Dominical Costa Rica is located on the central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica south of Jaco. Dominical Costa Rica is a surfer's destination with a laid-back scene. It's major drawback is that it is difficult to access, as the road to Dominical is in poor condition. Dominical Costa Rica is only 40-km (25 mi) from Jaco but the road is in poor condition. It can take several hours to navigate the pot holes and dried-out river beds on this road.

Dominical Costa Rica is a small village and offers some good quality services, including accommodations, restaurants and surf schools. The Dominical beach is 4-km (2.5 mi) long and can get some large waves. Inexperienced surfers should be cautious here. And, swimmers should be aware that the rip tide is strong and can make swimming nearly impossible.

Dominical Costa Rica — travel activities are as follows:

• Surfing: Learn to surf at one of the schools in Dominical.
• Learning: Dominical Costa Rica has Spanish language courses that are offered with a home stay option.
• Touring: Eco-and-adventure tours are offered from Dominical Costa Rica and head to Corcovado National Park and Marine Whale National Park. Also available are tours to Guaymi Indigenous Reserve near Boruca.
• Cycling: Rent a bike at San Clemente Bar & Grill in Dominical Costa Rica

Dominical Costa Rica — hotels as follows:

• Dominical Costa Rica — Hotels: DiuWak is a resort complex and the most upscale accommodation in Dominical. The rooms offer ensuite private bathrooms with hot water, cable tv, air conditioning and terraces. Some rooms comes with mini fridge. There's a swimming pool and gardens. High season rates start at US$75/double.
• Dominical Costa Rica — Hotels: Domilocos has 27 comfortable rooms with tv, private bath with hot water, fan, air conditioning, and Internet access. Ask for rooms with kitchens. This hotel has a restaurant, bar, Jacuzzi tub, outdoor shower, tour info desk, and car rental service. High season rates start at CDN$75/double.
• Dominical Costa Rica — Hotels: Villas Rio Mar offers bungalows, private terraces, swimming pool, spa, restaurant and tennis courts. The rooms are equipped with private bath with hot water, living room, terrace, fridge, fans and telephones. High season rates start at US$75/double.
• Dominical Costa Rica — Hotels: Roca Verde a chic hotel in Dominical Costa Rica overlooks the beach and is about 1-km (0.6 mi) south of town. This American-run hotel offers clean rooms, pool, restaurant and adventure tour desk.
• Dominical Costa Rica — Hotels: Waterfall Villas is located in the Baru rainforest and is 5-km (3 mi) from Dominical. This hotel offers villas that contain ensuite private baths with hot water, balconies, sitting areas, private garden, air conditioning. Some rooms have spa tubs and min bars. High season rates start at US$150/double. Breakfast is included.

Near Dominical Costa Rica — Hotels

• Dominical Costa Rica — Hotels: Cuna del Angel is located 9-km (4.5 mi) south of Dominical and offers beautifully appointed rooms and villas. There's a restaurant, spa and pool. Nearby is a golf course. High season rates start at US$190/double.

Dominical Costa Rica — Villas Rentals

Dominical Costa Rica — villas rentals provide visitors with an alternative to hotel accommodation.

There are a number of quality villas in or near Dominical Costa Rica. Villa rentals are well suited to families and larger groups. Most of the villa rentals in Dominical Costa Rica have ocean views, kitchens, pools, multiple bathrooms, multiple rooms, terraces, air conditioning and lovely decor

Dominical Costa Rica — Dangers & Annoyances

There are some dangers and annoyances that travelers should be aware. In addition to the waves and rip tides, there are also problems with a growing drug scene. In Dominical, some bars can get rough at night.