Playa Piñuelas

Tip

Bring shade, water and snacks since there are few facilities, and go at low tide for the widest sand.

Be careful

Waves can be strong and there are no lifeguards, so swim near the shore and watch for rip currents.

Places nearby

• Ballena BistroFood & CoffeeA popular bistro on Highway 34 in Ballena, a little south of Uvita, inside the 'Goathouse' building, cooking the same reliable food for more than a decade: tuna poke bowls, mahi-mahi sandwiches, coconut-mango curry and homemade ice cream, with vegan and gluten-free choices.
• Heliconia RestauranteFood & CoffeeA jungle restaurant in Ojochal set on the bank of a small river, with trees growing right through the patio and capuchin monkeys sometimes watching the lunch crowd.
• Hotel Cristal BallenaStaysHilltop boutique hotel south of Uvita with ocean views over Marino Ballena National Park, a large pool and a spa.
• Reserva Playa Tortuga (sea turtle hatcheries and releases)Parks & WildlifeA local non-profit that protects sea-turtle nests on the beaches around Ojochal and Uvita from July to December, moving eggs to hatcheries.
• Restaurante ExóticaFood & CoffeeOpen-air fine dining under a thatched roof in the Ojochal jungle since 1998: French technique with Asian, Polynesian and Mediterranean touches, from sea bass carpaccio to duck breast and a chocolate dessert.
• Citrus RestauranteFood & CoffeeChef-run creative cuisine in Plaza Tangara, Ojochal, with a modern dining room and a menu built around local seafood, crispy pork belly and house cocktails.