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Dominical & Bahia Ballena

For quite a long time Dominical was Costa Rica’s best kept secret. A little further south along the coast from Manuel Antonio you will find Dominical. The scenery is picture perfect with ‘jungle beaches’ great for surfing, though not so good for swimmers. A paradise for bird spotters too…

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Dominical draws visitors with its stunning shoreline. With perhaps the most consistent waves in Costa Rica, Playa Dominical is a haven for surfers.

The pleasant town of Dominical is relatively small but offers the beach-lover a wide variety of nearby beaches to choose from.

Playa Dominicalito is just south of Dominical and is a great spot for beginner surfers and swimmers. At Punta Dominical, on the southern end of Playa Dominicalito, you'll see the lush green land merge with the rich blue Ocean.

It is a great spot to watch the ocean's waves crash onto the rocky shore below and see a near perfect sunset almost year round.

Other activities include treks to nearby waterfalls including the Nauyaca Waterfalls, canopy tours, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, sea kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling.

There is a slower pace of life in the south here – where bad roads have put many people off! It is one of the least-visited areas of Costa Rica and those who have discovered this wish to keep it this way.

Cuna del Angel is a small luxury hotel with just 16 rooms with beautiful ocean and jungle views. More…

Cristal Ballena Resort is beautifully situated in 12 hectares of rainforest grounds close to the Ballena National Park. There are 19 rooms and suites in total. More…

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