Playa Ventanas
A dark-sand beach south of Uvita, where at low tide you can walk into sea caves cut through the headland, with waves surging in through the “windows.”
Playa Ventanas lies about 15 km south of Uvita, near Ojochal. Its name means “windows.” Beneath the rocky headland at the northern end of the beach are two sea caves that pierce through the rock. At low tide you can walk into the caves and watch the waves rush in from the other side, a dramatic sight. The beach is backed by rainforest, and monkeys and macaws are often seen here. There is a private car park at the entrance that charges a small fee, and showers are available. The waves are big and the rip currents strong, so swimming is not recommended. The caves are dangerous when the tide comes in, so enter only around low tide and keep an eye on incoming waves.
Opening hours
Daytime (tide-dependent)
Nearby sights
- Ojochal
- El Pavón Waterfall
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Uvita Whale Watching Tour
- Uvita Waterfall
- Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary