Our Vacation at Rancho Pacifico in Uvita, Costa Rica

Kejda and I recently returned from ten days in Costa Rica. For the majority of the trip, we stayed at a resort named Rancho Pacifico, in the coastal town of Uvita. While Kejda was not a fan of the capital city of San Jose, just about everything at Rancho Pacifico was awesome.

Here some of the photos I enjoyed taking. Click the photo for the full resolution images.

View from the Rancho Pacifico Dining Terrace
Looking down on The Whale's Tail at Playa Uvita -- taken from the dining terrace at Rancho Pacifico.


Rancho Pacifico - Luxury Villa
This is where Dan and Sarah, a newlywed couple we were lucky enough to meet and spend time with, stayed for their seven days at Rancho Pacifico.

The Rancho Pacifico Spa -- Overlooking Playa Uvita, Costa Rica
This was Kejda's view as she enjoyed a hot rocks massage at the Rancho Pacifico spa.

Rancho Pacifico Waterfall
On the property of the luxury resort Rancho Pacifico is a one kilometer hiking trail which loops down to an amazing waterfall on the Cortezal River (Rio Cortezal).

Rancho Pacifico Waterfall - Rio Cortezal
A worthy reward for a challenging hike down from the Rancho Pacifico resort.

Enjoying the waterfall at Rancho Pacifico
Enjoying the waterfall

Crocodile Warning - Playa Uvita
Crocodile Warning - Playa Uvita

Old Shipwreck at Playa Piñuela
Old Shipwreck at Playa Piñuela

On the Whale's Tail - Playa Uvita, Costa Rica
On the Whale's Tail - Playa Uvita, Costa Rica

A storm is brewing over Playa Piñuela
A storm is brewing over Playa Piñuela

Vultures feasting on the rocks at Playa Piñuela
Vultures feasting on the rocks at Playa Piñuela

Fried Fish at Sea Food Piñuelas
Fried Fish at Sea Food Piñuelas


The amazing pizza at Piccola Italia in Uvita, Costa Rica
A slice of pizza from Piccolo Italia. For our money, this pizza was better than any pizza we've ever tasted in our hometown of New York City. Seriously amazing. The owner, Marcello Sauda, is originally from Brescia, Italy -- and now lives with his family close to the wonderful beaches of Uvita.

Rancho Pacifico - Pool in the Clouds
Rancho Pacifico - Pool in the Clouds