Top Things to do in Dominical
What to do and see in Dominical, Province of Puntarenas: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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. Danyasa Eco-Retreat - Bamboo Yoga Play Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 133 reviews
Located in Dominical, Costa Rica, our retreat oasis lies just two minutes from the beach and warm Pacific Ocean, at the base of rain-forested mountains where the Baru River meets the sea. Home to the gorgeous Bamboo Yoga Play studio, Danyasa offers yoga, dance, movement workshops, retreats and teacher trainings, as well as accommodations , adventure tours, healing mentoring and bodywork and rest and relaxation in general. We invite you to open to experience the abundant creative life force which naturally wants to move through us!
Reviewed By big-dadys-travln - Leesburg, United States
Amelia really took nice care of my friends and I. We enjoyed the cool eco-friendly vibe. Super sustainable. The room was comfortable and luxurious, so don’t let the “eco” deter you from an expectation of comfortable beds, great sheets, air conditioning and a nice shower. The breakfast is cooked daily by a friendly woman, Dalia. Really nice.
2. Dominical Surf School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 253 reviews
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
3. Dominical Adventures!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 471 reviews
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.
4. Costa Rica Surf Camp
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 467 reviews
Costa Rica Surf Camp is a family run business has been offering surf lesson and surf guides since 2004 in Dominical. If you are looking for a unique adventure, our team of professionals will show you the best time out in the surf! Stop by the surf shop has everything you need for surfing and enjoying the beach.
5. Costa Rica Dive and Surf
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 293 reviews
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.
6. Diamante Verde Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 358 reviews
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!
7. Paraglide Dominical with Hawk Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
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.
8. Zion Paragliding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 136 reviews
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.
9. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 355 reviews
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.
10. Pineapple Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 774 reviews
We offer Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard tours for all levels and ages in Dominical, Costa Rica. Tours to Mangroves in Matapalo, Ventanas Caves, Whale's Tail at Marino Ballena National Park, Rio Baru, and other locations. It's an amazing way to discover the beauty, nature and adventure of this tropical paradise. Whether you are kayaking through enchanting mangrove estuaries, searching for exotic birds and animals, paddling through adrenaline-filled ocean caves, snorkeling and exploring at the Whale's Tail at Marino Ballena National Park, or just a lazy paddle up the rio Baru, our 12+ years experience and knowledgeable, local guides will leave you with memories and a HUGE smile. Rentals available too.
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