Playa Ventanas: The Windows of the Beach

One of the reasons why visitors fall in love with the Costa Ballena area is that there are so many under the radar beaches and natural attractions and isn’t overly commercial.

Not far from Ojochal is one of those secluded beaches, Playa Ventanas. The name comes from the caves on the beach that look like little windows (ventanas means windows in Spanish). It’s popular with locals so it’s an excellent spot to mingle with the Ticos and experience a typical South Pacific beach.

Here is our guide to Playa Ventanas.

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Playa Ventanas map

Playa Ventanas is in the Puntarenas province, 235 kilometers from San Jose and 12 kilometers from Uvita, located in the Costa Ballena.

How to Get To Ventanas Beach

The only way to get to Playa Ventanas is by car. The turn to Playa Ventanas is right off the Costanera Sur highway, around the 176 kilometer marker and 5 kilometers north of Ojochal. It’s 1 kilometer from the gas station and there is a sign to turn right.