Bahia Ballena (Whale Bay) is a perfect anchoring place for any size boat or yacht visiting the area, and it also offers a small yacht club at the Tambor pier that welcomes all crusing vessels.

The small town of Tambor provides all basic services and visiting boats can replentish supplies there.

The bay has a long and wide beach that can be walked and explored.

There are several luxury resorts in the area and very good restaurants.

There is also a fully equiped air strip that handles small commercial and private planes. If you want to arrive to the Nicoya Peninsula by air, this is the place to land.