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roenigk Says: Between Dominical and Uvita is Marino Ballena National Park. This is the home winter home of whales that have come from both the Arctic and Antarctic. Supposedly, this is the only place in the Pacific where whales from both hemispheres meet.They whales have their calves here...
ncrbrew Says: drink a few imperials and watch the tucans and whiteface monkeys and sunsets.
vtdanny Says: It's a great place for surfing or learning to surf. For us, we prefer walking on the beautiful long beach after breakfast when the sun is not too strong.We walked from the mid area southward to almost Dominilito and back, took almost 40 min. Again, the beaches there are...
UneBanane Says: If you've never been surfing before, I suggest taking lessons from the Green Iguana Surf Camp. Try and get lessons from 'Bob'. He's one of the best instructors there. The man's a legend in his own right. You'll learn a lot from this drill sargent. Dominical beach is a good...
wishuponastar284 Says: We went from platform to platform through the rainforest hanging from a wire. Awesome experience, an adrenaline rush.
1 Review and 185 Opinions This small little resort was at first what i thought i was looking for. a secluded place to rest and...
Hotel Domilocos: A bit more fancy, more private
vtdanny Says: This was the first hotel we went and checked but did not stay because it was over our budget.Domilocos is quite famous in the area for those that don't mind spending a bit more. It is tucked away off the main road southward in Domincal. IMO great for those wanting more...
Que Nivel: The one with a sushi restaurant in front
vtdanny Says: We drove past Dominical so many times over the years and last Feb we decided to spend a night there.Stayed at this surfers friendly cabinas called Que Nivel. Rooms have AC , for 2person was about 40 USD a night, We stayed half a day past check out time and they only charged...
UneBanane Says: Guachacha is a Carribean restaurant with nicely spiced dishes. It's right on the river has amazing murals of Bob Marley and Selassie outside. It's a family owned and operated restaurant and the owner's son is very cute! The ingredients are fresh from the local market. The...
UneBanane Says: This place was the place to eat for all the surfers and tourists. It's right on the beach and the staff are quite the characters. Food here is the cheapest in town and but, doesn't lack in taste. Has a nice mix of local and diner dishes. Banana/guanabana/pinapple smoothies,...
Jungle Bistro: Best Meal There
UneBanane Says: The food and drinks are well priced and very tasty. My friends and I all had diifferent dishes and there wasn't a crumb left on our plates.
javichoortiz Says: Best way to get to dominical try this new service www.supershuttlecr.com they offer daily shuttle to the central and south pacific area in modern vans
do NOT use Easy Ride Costa Rica
kmh8 Says: NEVER PICKED US UP AS ARRANGED – LEFT US AT THE AIRPORTDo NOT pay in advance for services from Easy Ride Costa Rica. I paid in advance and Javier Ortiz left us at the airport and never picked us up as arranged even though I confirmed with him via email the week before that...
UneBanane Says: There are a lot of local merchants that open up tables by the beach. Most of them sell jewelry and sarongs. You can always manage to bargain with them for some great deals.
Car robbed in front of us!! Professional thieves
ccrenbel Says: We were parked within eyesight of our car at a soda restaurant. THREE MEN CAME IN AND TWO DISTRACTED US WHILE THE THIRD WENT AND STOLE OUR VALUABLES.The car was locked. It was afternoon daytime. The car was in front of us. DONT LEAVE ANY VALUABLES OUT OF YOUR REACH. The...
Nicoya: Speeding Ticket Racket
ccrenbel Says: We were pulled over in a 80 km zone going 100km while passing another car. The officer showed us a photocopy of the rates for tickets that showed a price of $600 US. Then he added the rental company's fee $200- making it $800 ticket. He proceeded to ask "HOW MUCH CAN YOU PAY...
Never leave things in your car.
vtdanny Says: If you are using a car there, never leave any thing valuable in your car. Say if you have problem with your car and become immobile, keep an eye on the people that are helping you, if any. Do not ever let them distract you from looking over your personal belongings inside...
UneBanane Says: As Dominical is very humid, there are quite a few mosquitos flying around. No amount of bug spray will help. Just be prepared to get bit.
UneBanane Says: Bring at least 2 or 3 towels as they don't dry very well due to the humidity. TONNES of mosquito repellent, Afterbite and some citronella candles if possible.
horse back ride to the h2o falls
ncrbrew Says: took a horse back ride out to these water falls that we climbed and jumped off at about 40'. alot of fun.
UneBanane Says: Dominical is a very small town. It's a favorite destination for surfers. All the locals, surfers and staff are very helpful, friendly and fun. My friends and I ended up hanging out at some of the locals' houses. If you're into just beach bumming it and hanging out, it's a...
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Torilla Flats was great! We only had to walk a few steps to the beach and there was a restaurant on the premise that was arguably the best in the town. The...
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You'll spend most of your time on the beach either tanning, swimming or surfing. Nights in the hammock, relaxing to music and getting to know the locals. You'll meet some amazing people from all over...
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This past Christmas Eve, December 24th of 2004 we left the cold air of Maryland and ended up in warm, tropical Costa Rica. There were a total of 7 of us, me, my mom, stepdad, 2 stepbrothers, a...
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Between Dominical and Uvita is Marino Ballena National Park. This is the home winter home of whales that have come from both the Arctic and Antarctic. Supposedly, this is the only place in the Pacific...
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Much of this surf town is just surfed out. Pretty well worn and tired looking. There are a couple of decent places to eat and fewer decent places to stay at reasonable (Costa Rica) prices. The beach...
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