The 9 Best Things to do Adventurous in Dominical, Province of Puntarenas

November 23, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Surf, dive, snorkel, beach comb, horseback ride, bicycle, or relax in a hammock in Dominical. Take a stress-relieving yoga class at Bamboo YogaPlay. Enjoy beach restaurants serving up everything from East Indian curries and Italian pastas and pizzas to local gallo pinto and shots of anise-infused sugarcane liquor. Savor lonely beaches populated by pelicans, frigate birds, brown boobies, and hardy surfers here for the waves and good beachfront food at reasonable prices. When you’ve caught up on your sleep and feel relaxed, take the family on a hike to the double-cascade waterfall at Nauyaca. Perhaps the family would be up for a horseback gallop on the beach, or a trot to a smaller waterfall like Pazo Azul, whose plunge pool is popular with local kids. There is always boogie boarding at Playa Dominicalito. Or beachcombing and dolphin-watching at Playa Dominical. Guided bird-watching, and mangrove estuary and rainforest tours are always educational. Charter a fishing boat. Catch and release big sailfish like marlin in the deep sea, or keep some tasty dinner fish like red snapper, yellowfin tuna, snook, wahoo, and dorado. In Marino Bellena National Park, humpback whales migrate south towards Dominical to escape the Arctic cold. December to April is the humpback whale mating season in Ballena (Whale) Marine National Park. May to November is the nesting season, when Olive Ridley and Hawksbill turtles do their nocturnal egg-laying on the beaches. Low tide beach combing walks can take you out to Punta Uvita Tombolo island. Snorkel, dive, and explore mangrove habitats. Or just sit with the family on the gold and white sands watching green marine iguanas sunbathe between dives into the rocks and corals to feed on marine algae.
Restaurants in Dominical

1. Dominical Surf School

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5.0 based on 253 reviews

Dominical Surf School

PROUDLY THE LOCAL SURF EXPERTS, SHARING THE STOKE AND LOVE FOR SURFING SINCE 2005. ISA certified instructors going the extra mile for you! Small classes with personalized attention. Friendly, patient and helpful coaches. We adapt to your surfing level whether is zero or advanced. *Daily Surf Lessons *All Inclusive Surf Camp Packages *Board Rentals

2. Dominical Adventures!

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5.0 based on 471 reviews

Dominical Adventures!

Adventure company dedicated to a personalized and high quality service. White water rafting, kayak tours, surf school/camp and concierge service. Discover with us the wonders of the South Pacific! Adventure Designers.

3. Costa Rica Dive and Surf

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5.0 based on 293 reviews

Costa Rica Dive and Surf

Diving Center with 13 years of experience Diving and Snorkeling at Caño Island and Marino Ballena State Park. Padi Diving Courses from Open Water to Divemaster. Surf School and Surf Board Rentals.

4. Diamante Verde Tours

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5.0 based on 358 reviews

Diamante Verde Tours

We are a small tour company specializing in fun and adventure! We specialize in smaller, more intimate groups producing minimal environmental impact, noise and dust while offering: ATV waterfall tours and our awesome River Canyoning Adventure Tour! At Diamante Verde Tours we tear the page out of conventional tour books, recycle it and take you beyond ordinary tourist destinations. The REAL Costa Rica: We'll take you there!

5. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons

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Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons

We are proud supporters of 1% for the Planet, Surf rider Foundation, and Sea Shepherd. Our instructors are certified by the ISA , Costa Rican Lifeguard Association, and are all avid surfers from around the globe. We will turn you from a "never ever" to an "intermediate" surfer by the time you leave our surf camp! If you are in intermediate surfer we will transport you to different surf locations where we will work on all aspects surfing point breaks to big beach break. Not only will we teach you everything you need to know about surfing we will show you around Costa Rica and make sure you experience this jungle paradise! Drop us an email to discuss booking a surf lesson or joining our surf camp.

6. Paraglide Dominical with Hawk Adventures

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Paraglide Dominical with Hawk Adventures

Fly with the birds on one of Costa Ricas premier flying sites. Launch, then thermal up in rising air with the native birds flying next to you. Enjoy the spectacular views from high above. Eventually landing gently on a beautiful Costa Rican beach.

7. Zion Paragliding

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Zion Paragliding

We believe flying tandem is the best way to soak in the scenic views of Costa Rica. Look out over the pacific ocean in Dominical as you glide over the jungle canopy and turn through the air. Once airborne, sit back in your seat, enjoy the view and let our professional pilots do the work.

8. Dominical Waverider Surf Camp & Retreat

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Dominical Waverider Surf Camp & Retreat

Dominical Waverider have the best trained surf instructors in Costa Rica, our surf lessons are designed for all ages and levels. Owned by Dominical Lifeguard Captain, all surf instructors are certified lifeguards and experienced surfers. Whether you are new to surfing, need support moving into bigger waves or simply want to improve your surfing skills then our surf camp is the right choice for you! We offer surf vacation packages that will provide you with everything you need to get the most out of your time in Costa Rica, including surf lessons, yoga, accommodations, transportation, tours and adventures to amazing natural attractions. Immersed yourself in the "Pura Vida" vibes and come have a vacation of a lifetime with us!

9. Nauyaca Waterfalls / Cataratas Nauyaca

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Nauyaca Waterfalls / Cataratas Nauyaca

Nauyaca Waterfalls is a totally Costa Rican owned family tourism company, dedicated for several years to tour operations. These are horseback riding tours, traveling through the farm that border with two impressive waterfalls from Rio Barucito. These majestic waterfalls are one of the main attractions of the southern region in Costa Rica, not only for their natural scenic beauty, which offers the tourist moments of recreation and fun, but also to participate in different activities such as horseback ridign tours, swimming, climbing, jumping and to observe much of the beauty of the tropical rainforest, among others. Nauyaca Waterfalls is the ideal place, not only for those in search of tranquility and nature, but also for adventure and excitement lovers. They are a reference point for adventure ecotourism as they are recognized worldwide for their beauty and the excellent services they provide.

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