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Dominical / Costa Ballena |
Dominical Cabins
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| More than half way down the length of Costa Rica, on the Pacific Coast, you’ll find Dominical. Until the seventies this tiny little town was pretty much occupied by local fisherman & their families. But then it was discovered by intrepid & dedicated surfers. And since then, life here has never been the same. Dominical has been known for many years to the international surfing community because of its consistently good waves. But there is a lot more to this area than just it’s good surfing! |
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Accommodations, Restaurants, Activities And More |
Accommodations Diquis del Sur
VILLA RENTAL IN SOUTH COSTA RICA
Edged with exotic flowers and fruit trees, 10 villas (5 with kitchenette) are spread on a little more than 12 acres (5 hectares), so each can enjoy his own privacy.
Contact Diquis Del Sur 506 786-5012 506 786-5013
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 Hacienda Baru
Hacienda Barú?s 330 hectares (815 acres) have a fantastic variety of habitats, from wetland and secondary forest in the lowlands to primary forest on the highland coastal ridge. Seven Km of walking trails and 3 Km of pristine beach are here to be explored, as well as an orchid garden and butterfly garden.
Contact Hacienda Baru 787-0003 Fax: 787-0057
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 Pacific Edge
This ocean view lodging is built on a finger ridge 600 feet above the sea, where Costa Rica’s tallest mountain, Mount Chirripó (12,533 ft.) meets the Pacific.
Contact Pacific Edge 011 (506) 787-8010
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 Rio Lindo Resort Hotel
Rio Lindo Resort is located in the friendly beach town of Playa Dominical, Costa Rica where the mountains meet the sea in the beautiful State of Osa in Southwest Costa Rica.
Contact Rio Lindo Resort Hotel in CR 011-506-787-0078
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 Sombra de la Lapa Rental Home
Less Than $35 per day per person, home sleeps 3 couples with kids comfortably for only $1100 per week. $150 for each additional night.
Reserve Now! Holiday Weeks are additional rate.
Contact Sombra De La Lapa Rental Home 011-506-8372-3529 in CR 508-714-0622 in US Michael Cranford
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 Tree House In Costa Rica
Canopy living in Costa Rica is a new lifestyle created by Architect / Painter, Michael H. Cranford. Our tree house concept started with a sketch on a bar napkin 3 years ago in Panama with Rebecca Amelia. 1500 design hours later, 643 erasers, 112 pencils, a few beers, and a bunch of imported architectural paper -Our tree house is expected to be completed by Dec 2009, and is already rented for part of 2010. Living high up in the canopy encourages you to renew your relationship with nature, and connect yourself to our life giving Guanacaste tree. Nature is a great teacher, and living high in the canopy will give you the opportunity to re look at how we live with and impact our planet.
Contact Tree House In Costa Rica 508-714-0622
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 Tucan Hotel
The Tucan Hotel is a hotel, hostel, restaurant & bar in Uvita, Costa Rica. Our staff love to make your vacation a dream come true.
Contact Tucan Hotel 506 743-8140 (dial 001first from outside Costa Ric
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 Villas Rio Mar
Adventure, Nature and in Comfort. The very best of Costa Rica!
Contact Villas Rio Mar (011) 506 787 0052 ph in Costa Rica (011) 506 787 0054 fax
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Tour OperatorsCrocodiveBeginners to instructor level diving & snorkeling
Contact Crocodive 011-506-382-0199 from US to Costa Rica calls within CR leave out 011-506 & dial directly
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 Don Lulo’s Nauyaca Waterfall Tours
Costa Rican family run & owned business supports the local economy directly. Excellent English spoken - these locals grew up here & know the BEST places!
Contact Don Lulo’s Nauyaca Waterfall Tours (506) 787-8013 (506) 787-8137
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 Green Iguana Surf Camp
Hello and welcome to Green Iguana Surf Camp! After your “epic“ journey out to us here in Dominical, it will be time to relax in the clean ocean air.
Contact Green Iguana Surf Camp 011.506.825.1381
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Hacienda BaruHacienda Barú?s 330 hectares (815 acres) have a fantastic variety of habitats, from wetland and secondary forest in the lowlands to primary forest on the highland coastal ridge. Seven Km of walking trails and 3 Km of pristine beach are here to be explored, as well as an orchid garden and butterfly garden.
Contact Hacienda Baru 787-0003 Fax: 787-0057
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 Mystic Dive Center
A perfect vacation destination where you will definitely have the opportunity to experience all the water and land based activities it has to offer. From scuba diving and snorkeling, sea and river kayaking, hiking, horseback riding to scenic, wildlife boat tours, and fishing trips.
Contact Mystic Dive Center 506-786-5217
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 Tree of Life Tours
The Tree of Life Tours have been Costa Rica’s best kept secret over the past seven years. We are more than another tour company with sightseeing tours.
Contact Tree Of Life Tours 011-506-787-8133 0-11-(506)-787-8134
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Transportation Nature Air Takes You to Drake Bay, Puerto Jimenez and Dominical
Nature Air is Costa Rica’s premier domestic airline with 74 daily flights to 16 exciting destinations the perfect way to compliment your Costa Rica vacations. Offering daily flights with transportation to all the major domestic destinations including international flights to Granada, Nicaragua and Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Contact Nature Air 800-235-9272 506-299-6000
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 Paradise Air
Charter flights from the US and all over Costa Rica. We are the first air taxi company to be certified under the new, stricter aviation laws of Costa Rica (COA TX-001), an accomplishment we are proud of.
Contact Paradise Air 011- 506-231-0938 US toll free 877-412-0877
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 Solid Car Rental
For more than 12 years Solid Car Rental operates in Costa Rica, we have proved to be a serious and responsible Rent a Car company. From Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park, Puerto Jimenez, Marenco Lodge and more..
Contact Solid Car Rental (506) 442-6000 Fax: (506) 442-9000
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Other Businesses Costa Rica Traveler
Subscribe to Costa Rica Traveler Magazine Today. You will receive 4 issues per year about all your favorite places to vacation and visit in Costa Rica as well as fantastic vacation destinations in Central America and Spain.
Contact Costa Rica Traveler 225-5794 Fax: 281-2932
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 Reptilandia
Come see the most spectacular reptiles of Costa Rica and other parts of the world. Parque Reptilandia is comprised of 55 terrarium style enclosures and ponds on a little over an acre of land.
Contact Reptilandia 506-787-8007 506-308-8855
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Activites, National Parks And More In Dominical |
Dominical has steadily gained in popularity over the last 30 years. Only in recent years has Dominical been discovered by those interested in eco-tourism in Costa Rica, attracted to its natural beauty. Now there are plenty of choices for things to do, whether or not you surf! But if you do — well, you will be pretty darn happy. Here are a few other things to do too, waterfall hikes, horseback riding tours, surfing, hiking, sunbathing, hanging in a hammock, restaurants, guided tours, hang gliding, and MORE!
Even with the emergence and growth of the town, it is possible to walk from one end of Dominical to the other in less than ten minutes. But don’t just see the tiny town- you HAVE to go see Escalares (stairs in Spanish). With panoramic views & the most spectacular sunset views in Costa Rica- don’t miss this area. Dominical is a place where you will see quite the mixture of those who want to rough it a bit with camping on the beach, to the more mid range nice hotels with pools, to the private home villas elevated above the town. Dominical offers all budgets & activity levels an excellent vacation. Yes Dominical has it all! Come see for yourself.
Dominical and the area are a pretty easy drive from San Jose and you can certainly do it in only part of a day. A fairly easy drive as the roads are in better shape here than in many other parts of the country. AccommodationsWow- there are a variety of options for the Dominical area. You can camp on the beach (bring all your own stuff), but there are lots of options for hotels, lodges & resorts. Listed below are choices- you can contact them for information and reservations. In the high season when it is a lot busier it is advised to make reservations. High season begins in December and runs through late April and May. Even in the green season it is best to contact your choice of accommodations because some may close for periods of time. Check out our “Green Card” discount card to local area businesses which is good from May- October.
Dominical
Costa Ballena
- Club Fred
Where the adventure begins
Contact Club Fred 506-786-5228
- Coconut Grove
Ocean Front Cottages-Stay a Stone’s Throw from The Beach
Contact Coconut Grove 787-0130
- Cristal Ballena
4 Adventure Lodges & A Huge Pool on a Hill Between the Pacific & Rainforest Covered Mountains!
Contact Cristal Ballena (506) 786-535 phone in CR 506) 786-5355 fax in CR
- Diquis del Sur
DIQUIS DEL SUR is a charming tourist resort located in the South of Costa Rica in Ojochal, a magical paradise.
Contact Diquis Del Sur 506 786-5012 506 786-5013
- Hotel Villas Gaia
A Unique Wilderness Hotel on the Southern Pacific Coast Named After The Greek Goddess of the Earth!
Contact Hotel Villas Gaia 506-786-5044 in CR 506-363-3928 cell in CR
- Tree House In Costa Rica
Contact Tree House In Costa Rica 508-714-0622
Other Fantastic Places
- Coconut Grove
Ocean Front Cottages-Stay a Stone’s Throw from The Beach
Contact Coconut Grove 787-0130
- Cristal Ballena
4 Adventure Lodges & A Huge Pool on A Hill Overlooking the Pacific & Rainforest Covered Mountains
Contact Cristal Ballena (506) 786-5354 ph in CR (506) 786-5355 fax in CR
- Hacienda Baru
National Wildlife Reserve, 815 acres of wild, pure jungle experience from bird watching to night tours!
Contact Hacienda Baru 787-0003 Fax: 787-0057
- Hotel Villas Gaia
A Unique Wilderness Hotel on the Southern Pacific Coast Named After the Greek Goddess of the Earth
Contact Hotel Villas Gaia (506) 786-5044 ph in CR 506) 363-3928 cell ph in CR
- Tree House In Costa Rica
Contact Tree House In Costa Rica 508-714-0622
SurfingThe unusual conditions of the beach is what gives its surf both size and dependability. The wave is a beach break with a twist, that twist being the mouth of the Rio Baru to the north. The river empties out of the mountains to the east and deposits sediments that form into a sandbar that spreads like a pair of lazy rabbit ears north and south of the mouth.
Dominical
Powerful & consistent beach break with an exuberant tropical landscape. The area is surrounded by rainforest and the Talamanca Mountains meet the ocean just south of town. The river mouth changes all the time, with both lefts & rights and that beach break goes on for miles with several spots to shred. All receive south & west swells.
If the surf is flat:
- There is a lot to do here if the surf is quiet. Hike mount Chirripo the highest peak in Central America at 12,533 feet 3820 meters. You’ll get chilled so go well prepared & get a guide!
- Check out Playa Ballena where snorkeling & diving are extraordinary.
- Go to Uvita & see the whales tail where the wave break into each other & create a natural phenomenon to the beach & makes it look like a whales tail!
- Manuel Antonio is not far, another of Costa Rica’s National Parks.
- A short drive(approx 45 min) to San Isidro if you want to catch a little small city action & watch lots of pretty girls (here there are 9 girls to every guy!)
- On the way to San Isidro is a beautiful waterfall which is breath taking & COLD!
- GO horseback riding, kayaking, bird watching, fishing, hiking- the area has it all!
- Green Iguana Surf Camp
Offers not only highest quality surf instruction for all but the full package too
Contact Green Iguana Surf Camp 825-1381
- Mystic Dive Center ( CENTRO COMERCIAL VENTANAS )
More than just DIVING and SNORKELING TO CANO ISLAND and BALLENA NAT.PARK-surf board rentals-,wildlife boat tours & MORE
Contact Mystic Dive Center ( CENTRO COMERCIAL VENTANAS ) 786-5217 / 786-5233
- Sirena Surf
Whitney Onstad Surf Instructor
787- 4027
TransportationReaching Dominical and the surrounding area is easier than one might expect. It is a three and a half hour drive from San Jose by car through some of the most visually stunning scenery in the entire country. Traveling south down the Pan-American Highway below Cartago takes you through the country’s largest cloud forest and the worlds last remaining, sustainable habitat, for the endangered quetzal. The trip by bus is only an hour more with one stop and change in San Isidro. It is only necessary to rent a four wheel drive car if you intend to do some exploring in the mountains or continue traveling further north or south. From Dominical, it is a one and a half hour drive to Quepos by car, 4 x 4 recommended, or an additional half hour by bus.
- Alamo
479-9090
- EuropCar
You rent a lot more than a car, 4X4 & SUV, near airport
Contact EuropCar 257-1158
- Mapache
242-7755
- National Car rental
800-506 car-rent
- Nature Air Takes You to Drake Bay, Puerto Jimenez and Dominical
74 Daily Flights to 17 Exciting Destinations! Fly with Nature Air
Contact Nature Air Takes You To Drake Bay, Puerto Jimenez And Dominical 800-235-9272 506-299-6000
- Paradise Air
Charter Flights Tailored for Your Vacation
Contact Paradise Air 011- 506-231-0938 US toll free 877-412-0877
- Solid Car Rental
For over 12 years Solid Car Rental operates in Costa Rica, we have proved to be a responsible Rent a Car company
Contact Solid Car Rental (506) 442-6000 Fax: (506) 442-9000
- Thrifty Car Rental
Car Rental
442-8585
Real EstateIf you fall under the ether in here Costa Rica and decide to buy property, don’t expect to do so in five minutes during your vacation. Land titles can be a problem so be sure to get a lawyer who can do the research to be sure the property has a title or can be properly titled.
There is beach property, mountain property with beach views, land with titles (deeds). There is property for sale, farms, beach lots and beach property, lots & equestrian property all available. Costa Rica real estate investments can provide income for many years, and provide a second home for your own vacations. Each year, more than 750,000 people vacation in Costa Rica, making investing in Costa Rica vacation rentals a very profitable business. Check the Costa Rica real estate listings and you’ll find that purchasing a home on this lovely country is far less expensive than in many resort areas of the world. Yet, these short term Costa Rica rentals can be leased to vacationers at fees similar to other resort locations, making owning a Costa Rica vacation rental more profitable than in some other areas. (this info is from Costa Rica Real Estate Service).
Keep in mind that the sight of a foreigner frequently sends prices skyward so it might be advisable to send a Tico to scout for you. Find sale prices of surrounding properties from the recent past.
Word of mouth is a great way to find properties. Do not be in a rush, bargain hard and your experience will be that much better for it. Always use colones when drawing up a contract and find a lawyer who is a real estate specialist- this is also where word of mouth comes in handy- ask others who they used for a lawyer and if they used a real estate broker get the name & ask them Questions. Be sure you understand what is written in Spanish.
Ballena National Marine ParkBallena National Marine Park is located in Uvita just 30 minutes South of Dominical, a protected coastal strip sheltering mangrove & wetland systems, it includes offshore waters used by whales & other marine mammals. Ballena includes some of the most extensive coral reefs on the Pacific coast, as well as the offlying Islas Ballena.
Parks And ReservesThere are two national preserves in the immediate area with three more (Manuel Antonio National Park, Corcovado National Park and Caño Island National Preserve) only an additional hour and a half away. To the south is the country’s only totally underwater national park, Marino Ballena. Here it is possible to see a pristine and virgin underwater world with scores of multi-colorful marine creatures, coral reefs and jagged, ash black, volcanic rocks and tide pools. In the hills directly east of town.
Tour Operators- Bella Vista
Guided Horseback Tours to Baru River Falls, Cabins & Rooms Too
Contact Bella Vista 787-8069
- Bella Vista Lodge
Breathtaking Views, Lodging, & Horseback Tours to Baru River Falls (Nauyaca)
Contact Bella Vista Lodge 787-8069
- Crocodive
Come discover the rich ocean depths in Costa Rica and dive with the dolphins or sharks!
Contact Crocodive 011-506-382-0199 from US to Costa Rica calls within CR leave out 011-506 & dial directly
- Don Lulo’s Nauyaca Waterfall Tours
Guided hosrseback & other tours to Nauyaca Waterfalls!
Contact Don Lulo’s Nauyaca Waterfall Tours (506) 787-8013 (506) 787-8137
- Green Iguana Surf Camp
Our surf camps offer a unique combination of fun, learning, and total relaxation, and are designed for everyone
Contact Green Iguana Surf Camp 011.506.825.1381
- Hacienda Baru
National Wildlife Reserve, 815 acres of wild, pure jungle experience from bird watching to night tours!
Contact Hacienda Baru 787-0003 Fax: 787-0057
- Mystic Dive Center
We are the most established scuba diving school in the area and are situated in the beautiful surroundings of Playa Vent
Contact Mystic Dive Center 506-786-5217
- Tree of Life Tours
Come join us on one of Costa Rica’s best adventure tours & family vacation eco-tours.
Contact Tree Of Life Tours 011-506-787-8133 0-11-(506)-787-8134
- Tres Tucanes
ATV guided tours, safe & fun for entire family
Contact Tres Tucanes 786-5214
Other Businesses- Costa Rica Traveler
Receive 4 issues per year about all your favorite places to vacation and visit in Costa Rica
Contact Costa Rica Traveler 225-5794 Fax: 281-2932
- Poco A Poco
Café, Books, Movies, Music, Office Center & More One block before the beach.
848-9265
- Reptilandia
Come see the most spectacular reptiles of Costa Rica and other parts of the world.
Contact Reptilandia 506-787-8007 506-308-8855
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