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Featured Destination

Dominical Beach at Sunset

Dominical

If the crowds of Jaco and Tamarindo are not your style, Dominical, a tranquil beach town 28 miles south of Quepos, might become your favorite hideaway. A place of breath-taking scenery and killer waves, Dominical has surprisingly escaped the mass development so prevalent on other Pacific Coast beaches.

Popular with surfers over the years, Dominical has only recently seen a rise in tourism. The bone-jarring road leading in from Quepos remains a major deterrent for many travelers, not to mention developers. The intrepid will find mountains that jut up from the coastline and frame long stretches of palm-fringed beach. The spectacular scenery may inspire lots of hammock time, where non-surfers can watch boarders tackle big waves. Wildlife enthusiasts will love nearby Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge, where sloths, monkeys and toucans are frequently spotted in the rainforest. Read more about Dominical, this month's featured destination.



Highlights of Dominical & The Costa Ballena


Marino Ballena National Park

Places to See

Nauyaca Waterfalls

Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge

Parque Reptilandia

Miles of deserted beaches, Costa Rica’s only marine park, a funky surf town, and lush rainforests teeming with wildlife... Read More


Jumping Off Nauyaca FallsThings to Do

  • Surfing

  • Canopy Tours

  • Snorkeling and Diving

  • Horseback Riding

  • Dolphin & Whale Watching

  • Tree-Climbing  Adventures

  • Sport Fishing

  • Bird and Wildlife Watching

  • Sea Kayaking

In this bohemian beach town celebrated for its steady waves and laid-back vibe, surfing is just one of many attractions. Zoom above treetops on a canopy tour or dive alongside manta rays in the warm pacific waters. Sea-kayaking, horseback riding, snorkeling, canyoning and incredible sport fishing all lure... Read More


Dominical Hotel

Places to Stay

Travelers of all budgets and tastes will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of cabins, villas and hotels in Dominical. Along the beachfront, backpackers and boarders can bunk at one of the inexpensive cabinas or hostels owned by ex-pat surfers. The majority of hotels offer tours, laundry service and internet access to their guests (wireless internet has arrived). A handful of luxury hotels and eco-lodges feature panoramic views, gourmet restaurants and relaxing day spas.... Read More


Toucan

Travel Blogs


  • Dominical & The Costa Ballena

    (May 2008)

The costarica.com travel team explored the beaches of Dominical and the Costa Ballena. Read about our experiences with tours, hotels and local attractions.



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