Dominical tourist attractions & activities
While Dominical is primarily known for its abundance of surf camps, there are plenty of other activities from which to choose. In the immediate area, you can explore the jungle-covered mountains, hills, and valleys, and potentially witness the exotic wildlife, including whales and turtles, in their natural habitat. There is also a variety of other activities to take part in:
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Kayaking
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White-water rafting
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Sport fishing
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Snorkeling tours
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Whale and dolphin watching tours
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Bird watching
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Waterfall exploration
Getting to Dominical
You can easily to get to Dominical from San Jose by bus, car, or a combination of flying and driving/taking a bus.
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The quickest way to get to Dominical is to take a domestic flight from San Jose to Quepos, then rent a car and drive south to Dominical along the Costanera Highway. It is approximately a 30-minute drive from Quepos to Dominical.
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You can also rent a car in San Jose and leave San Jose, heading west towards Jaco on the 27 highway and then taking the Costanera South (34 highway) until you reach Dominical, about three hours
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Finally, you can take a bus from San Jose to Dominical, roughly a 4.5 hour bus ride.
Nearby destinations
From Dominical you can easily visit Uvita, Bahia Ballena, Ojochal, and the rest of the Costa Ballena region.
There is a public bus service for the area but buses do not run that frequently. It is recommended for tourists to have their own form of transportation to best take advantage of their time in the Costa Ballena area.
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