The small community of Ojochal in Puntarenas is located in the South Pacific, about 30 minutes south from the popular beach town of Dominical and also 30 minutes north from Palmar Norte.
The South Pacific of Costa Rica continues to grow in popularity since many tourists try to escape the crowded beaches of Guanacaste, but this is not the only reason, this area is beautiful and has a lot of attractions to offer, from beautiful beaches, incredible whale and dolphin tours and raw natural beauty, there are no huge resorts here which is also part of its appeal, but you can find comfortable Eco lodges and also luxury boutique hotels.
The beauty of Ojochal is that its location makes it a perfect place to stay and explore the many attractions the area has to offer, from here, visitors are a short drive away from the Marino Ballena National Park, Uvita, and the small beaches of Playa Ventanas, Playa Tortuga (only accessible during the low tide, good for a visit but not so swim or spend the day) and Playa Piñuelas (perfect for swimming or kayaking); if you ask around the locals will point you to the best hidden waterfalls in the mountain and delicious local restaurants.
The 360 boutique hotel, (three sixty boutique hotel) in Ojochal, offers 12 individual villas with all the comfort you could want and more, impressive views, pool and restaurant-bar positioned to enjoy the daily sunset.
Alma de Ojochal is also a good option, this small and secluded hotel with breathtaking views is known in the area for its in-house restaurant, The Bamboo Room, which not only serves delicious food and offers a great selection of liquors, but it features live entertainment with both Costa Rican and North American performers.
ATV tours, kayaking, boat tours, horseback riding, are just some of the activities available in the area, but if you have enough time and an adventurous spirit tours to Isla del Caño and Corcovado are experiences you won’t want to miss.
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