Activities

The Dominical area is a surfer’s paradise. Surfers enjoy good waves year-round. Several surf schools provide lessons, which include equipment. Dominical is also popular for swimming.

Playa Dominical offers dramatic sunrises to the southeast, as well as some of Costa Rica’s most fabulous Pacific sunsets to the northwest. Regardless of the season, you’ll be hypnotized by the beauty of this unique location.

The Dominical area, from Playa Guapil to the north to Punta Ventanas to the south, provides a stretch of countless beaches, each unique in its own way, for you to explore.

The Savegre River in the mountains northwest of Dominical provides class II/III/IV rapids and a chance to enjoy great swimming holes within dense primary jungle surrounding the river.

The Naranjo River is a class III and IV river for physically fit, excitement-seeking rafters. The river drops steeply from the mountains through a beautiful jungle gorge, taking participants on a wild ride to sea level, passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations.

Ocean kayaking is also popular along the coast south of Dominical, where kayakers can travel through shoreline caves (depending on tidal conditions) and view pre-Columbian inscriptions on the walls.

Few countries in the world offer as many different species of birds in such a small area as Costa Rica.

Toucans are commonly seen and heard around Punta Dominical.

To the south, in Corcovado National Park, visitors can see the beautiful and rare Scarlet Macaws.

An experienced field guide who knows the area and also the bird calls is essential for anyone who is seriously interested in seeing birds.

A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica by F. Gary Stiles and Alexander F. Skutch, is a great resource for visiting birders.