![Punta Uva beach cove, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/punta-uva-beach-cove-costa-rica.jpg)
The sandy, sheltered cove just west of Red Cliff, which separates the two beautiful beaches at Punta Uva.
![Punta Uva horseback riding, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/punta-uva-horseback-riding-costa-rica.jpg)
Horseback riding along the golden sand at Punta Uva.
![Boat on the beach at Punta Uva, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/punta-uva-boat-costa-rica.jpg)
A scuba diving boat takes a break for lunch after exploring the coral reefs offshore Punta Uva.
![Rainforest at Punta Uva, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rainforest-punta-uva-costa-rica.jpg)
Set back from the beach is lush rainforest filled with parrots, monkeys and sloths.
![Green macaw, Punta Uva, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/green-macaw-punta-uva.jpg)
Although great green macaws are now endangered in Costa Rica, a small population was recently reintroduced to Punta Uva. As you wander the beach, keep your eyes out for these remarkable birds.
![Punta Uva shoreline, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/punta-uva-clear-water-costa-rica.jpg)
Clear Caribbean water laps the shore at Punta Uva.