Fine Dining

Ballena Bistro

Uvita, Costa Ballena · $$$

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Ballena Bistro sits at kilometer 169 on the Costanera Sur, between Uvita and Ojochal, serving a modern fusion menu built on farm-to-table ingredients. Closed Mondays, it holds a 4.9 rating on TripAdvisor from nearly 300 reviews.

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Approximate location. Ballena Bistro serves the Uvita area; contact them for the exact spot.

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