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Bahia Ballena Trails

Bahia Ballena is a magical destination on Costa Rica’s South Pacific Coast. Renowned for its stunning coastline, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life—including whales and dolphins—our area offers a truly breathtaking experience. While the ocean and coastline often capture the spotlight, we sometimes overlook the majestic mountains looming nearby, which add a unique and impressive dimension to the landscape.

The region features scenic trails (and public roads) along the coast and through the mountains, offering spectacular views of the ocean and whale tail, as well as lush forests navigated via mostly unpaved roads. There are also trails leading to waterfalls and natural water pools—perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

Whether you live in Bahia or are visiting, and whether you enjoy running or hiking, this is the place for you! Through this profile, I aim to document existing roads and trails that are worth exploring. If you venture onto these paths, please remember to approach them with respect for nature.

Enjoy your adventures!

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went for a hike

March 7, 2026

Hiking Reserva Talamanca - Catarata El Salto

Excellent experience and very safe. It is a MUST! great opportunity for doing a moderate hike with your family.
It is a private property, details can be found in this website https://www.talamancanaturereserve.com

Time

3h03m

Distance

6.26km

Speed

2.1km/h

Ascent

370m

Descent

350m

went running

October 9, 2025

Morning Beach Barefoot Run at Marino Ballena National Park

The pristine sands of Marino Ballena National Park in Costa Rica are a fantastic choice! This spot offers a magical, easy, and simple running experience that you'll love.

Choosing Your Entrance and Distance

The park has three main entrances, allowing you to tailor your run to your desired distance:

For…

Time

0h47m

Distance

5.37km

Pace

8:45/km

Ascent

10m

Descent

10m

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October 9, 2025

Awesome place, thanks for sharing.

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went running

October 1, 2025

El Bambú Road

The highlight of this easy run is Bambu Road, where you can run between majestic bamboo walls. From there, you have the option to continue towards Uvita Waterfall or follow the road, which features a hidden river water pool (not shown on this map). I’ll add photos of this area…

Time

1h01m

Distance

6.63km

Pace

9:02/km

Ascent

80m

Descent

70m

went running

September 29, 2025

Easy Bahia-Colonia 6k loop

Time

0h44m

Distance

5.92km

Pace

7:25/km

Ascent

30m

Descent

30m

went running

September 7, 2025

Desafío Cola de la Ballena

Time

1h50m

Distance

9.54km

Pace

7:31/km

Ascent

10m

Descent

0m

went running

August 31, 2025

10k Bahía Loop

Time

1h20m

Distance

9.73km

Pace

8:06/km

Ascent

20m

Descent

30m

went for a hike

June 4, 2025

Hermosa beach and jungle hike

This is truly one of the best experiences for hikers and runners in the area!
It's definitely a fun group activity — a kind of "off the beaten path" adventure that’s absolutely worth it.
Although there are no official signs, most of the trail is a single path that gradually…

Time

1h39m

Distance

5.37km

Speed

4.1km/h

Ascent

30m

Descent

30m

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went running

March 30, 2025

Easy 6K Bahia Loop

Time

0h47m

Distance

5.97km

Pace

7:55/km

Ascent

210m

Descent

50m

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