29km (18 miles) SW of San Isidro; 42km (26 miles) S of Quepos; 160km (99 miles) S of San José
With a stunning setting and miles of beaches backed by rainforest-covered mountains, Dominical and the coastline south of it are well worth a visit. They boast spectacular views, remote jungle waterfalls, and everything from abundant budget lodgings to luxurious rainforest villas. The beach at Dominical is one of the prime surf destinations in Costa Rica, with both right and left beach breaks. When the swell is big, the wave here is a powerful and hollow tube, and the town is often packed with surfers. But be careful: It’s often too rough for casual swimmers but you can find excellent swimming, sunbathing, and strolling beaches just a little farther south at Dominicalito, Playa Hermosa, and inside Ballena Marine National Park.
You may book directly through us several different excursions. Zipling, Paragliding (not during rainy season) ATV tours through the jungle, horseback riding, kayaking, surf lessons or board rentals, waterfall tours, river tours on the Sierpe, Borucan Indian tours, chocolate tours and more.
IF you are heading this way from Manuel Antonio or Quepos, the road south to Dominical runs by mile after mile of African palm plantations. However, just before Dominical, the mountains again meet the sea. Once you cross over the bridge at the Baru River, the energy seems to change in such a positive way. From Dominical south, the coastline is dotted with tide pools, tiny coves, and cliff-side vistas. Dominical is the largest village in the area and enjoys an enviable location on the banks of Río Barú, right where it widens considerably before emptying into the ocean. The banks of the river and throughout the surrounding forests offer good birding, with numerous shore- and sea birds, including herons, egrets, kingfishers, tanagers, toucans, and trogons.
Here at Pacific Edge you can view a lot of these birds and more in flight above our ocean viewed wrap-around deck as well as many other animals such as the howlers, capuchins and sometimes if you are really lucky, sloths. Book with us today and come enjoy all the Dominical has to offer!