Exploring South Pacific Costa Rica: Waterfalls, ATV's, Restaurants and more
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Exploring South Pacific Costa Rica: Waterfalls, ATV's, Restaurants and more
Sightseeing
Caño Island is an amazing marine biological reserve with virgin blue waters making it the perfect tropical paradise for snorkelers and divers. It is home to and spectacular variety of stunning marine flora and fauna and is famous for having Costa Rica’s largest concentration of coral-building organisms along the Pacific Ocean. Visitors have rated Cano Island as having the best snorkeling and diving in Costa Rica! With fantastic underwater visibility, you have opportunity to observe and swim alongside sea turtles, dolphins, stingrays, manta rays, moray eels, barracudas, tuna, snapper, parrot fish, puffers and more. This forever-changing panorama is a powerful experience for those who venture below the surface to investigate the variety of marine life found near the coral reefs. Marine life is also abundant in the general outliers of the island and you can see white tipped reef sharks, silky sharks, bull sharks and occasionally whale sharks and humpback whales. We use private services to take you on this tour.
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Isla del Cano
Caño Island is an amazing marine biological reserve with virgin blue waters making it the perfect tropical paradise for snorkelers and divers. It is home to and spectacular variety of stunning marine flora and fauna and is famous for having Costa Rica’s largest concentration of coral-building organisms along the Pacific Ocean. Visitors have rated Cano Island as having the best snorkeling and diving in Costa Rica! With fantastic underwater visibility, you have opportunity to observe and swim alongside sea turtles, dolphins, stingrays, manta rays, moray eels, barracudas, tuna, snapper, parrot fish, puffers and more. This forever-changing panorama is a powerful experience for those who venture below the surface to investigate the variety of marine life found near the coral reefs. Marine life is also abundant in the general outliers of the island and you can see white tipped reef sharks, silky sharks, bull sharks and occasionally whale sharks and humpback whales. We use private services to take you on this tour.
There are 9 cables, 11 platforms, 2 rapelling stations, 2 suspension bridge, and an amazing "tarzan" swing for the truly adventurous.
Start your journey on the 800-acre private reserve that includes primary and secondary humid tropical rainforests. Take delight in overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean while waiting for your tour to begin.
Once your zipline tour is over and you are back on the ground, you will enjoy a local snack of fresh fruit and beverages. You can then enjoy walking through the numerous paths filled with mountain terrain and natural serenity. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled because you will have the opportunity to see all kinds of insects and animals unique to the region, including howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, scarlet macaws, poison dart frogs and much more!!!
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Osa Canopy Tour
There are 9 cables, 11 platforms, 2 rapelling stations, 2 suspension bridge, and an amazing "tarzan" swing for the truly adventurous.
Start your journey on the 800-acre private reserve that includes primary and secondary humid tropical rainforests. Take delight in overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean while waiting for your tour to begin.
Once your zipline tour is over and you are back on the ground, you will enjoy a local snack of fresh fruit and beverages. You can then enjoy walking through the numerous paths filled with mountain terrain and natural serenity. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled because you will have the opportunity to see all kinds of insects and animals unique to the region, including howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, scarlet macaws, poison dart frogs and much more!!!
We offer unique outdoor adventures in some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful locations. You can choose from whitewater rafting, surfing lessons, sea kayaking, mangrove kayaking, waterfall hikes, nature watching, tubing, floats or multi day adventure packages. You can design your Costa Rican adventure or have us design it for you.
With Dominical Surf Adventures not only do you have the opportunity to feel the adrenaline of a natural adventure, but you also get to know and learn about the Costa Rican culture. Our employees comply with national and international safety certification standards and have years of experience in the adventure tourism industry in Costa Rica and in the United States. Your satisfaction and well being is our priority.
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Dominical Surf Adventures
Playa DominicalWe offer unique outdoor adventures in some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful locations. You can choose from whitewater rafting, surfing lessons, sea kayaking, mangrove kayaking, waterfall hikes, nature watching, tubing, floats or multi day adventure packages. You can design your Costa Rican adventure or have us design it for you.
With Dominical Surf Adventures not only do you have the opportunity to feel the adrenaline of a natural adventure, but you also get to know and learn about the Costa Rican culture. Our employees comply with national and international safety certification standards and have years of experience in the adventure tourism industry in Costa Rica and in the United States. Your satisfaction and well being is our priority.
Little fun place to access a lovely waterfall within a few miles from your vacation home. Great for all ages.
Cascada Verde
Calle BejucoLittle fun place to access a lovely waterfall within a few miles from your vacation home. Great for all ages.
Cascada El Pavon is a fun little waterfall, secretly hiding in the lush forests of the South Pacific area of Costa Rica near Uvita. Although it may not always feature on the most common Costa Rica itineraries, this waterfall is actually quite popular among the locals.
There is no designated parking spot for visiting the waterfall.
You need to park your vehicle on the road side. Nobody guards this area and the vehicle will be out of your sight. So remember not to leave any valuables in the car.
However, if you prefer a safer parking spot, you can drive up about 100 meters past the entrance of Cascada El Pavon. On the right, you will see a big board for Restaurant Tilapia Ojochal. They have a fairly big open parking ground. You can leave your car here, after checking with the restaurant staff. You can also eat a delicious meal there!
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Catarata Pavon, Uvita
Cascada El Pavon is a fun little waterfall, secretly hiding in the lush forests of the South Pacific area of Costa Rica near Uvita. Although it may not always feature on the most common Costa Rica itineraries, this waterfall is actually quite popular among the locals.
There is no designated parking spot for visiting the waterfall.
You need to park your vehicle on the road side. Nobody guards this area and the vehicle will be out of your sight. So remember not to leave any valuables in the car.
However, if you prefer a safer parking spot, you can drive up about 100 meters past the entrance of Cascada El Pavon. On the right, you will see a big board for Restaurant Tilapia Ojochal. They have a fairly big open parking ground. You can leave your car here, after checking with the restaurant staff. You can also eat a delicious meal there!
Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Pacific Coast, near Punta Uvita and Ballena Marine National Park.
It counts on 506 ha of primary and secondary tropical wet forest, besides pastures, mangroves next to Morete River and the beach.
Furthermore, it offers different environments to explore nature; it is easy to find amazing birds, reptiles, insects, and mammals.
Here, you will enjoy hiking, birdwatching or horse backriding on the reserve’s trails, admiring the tropical rainforest and mangroves, riding horses just for pleasure, and visiting the Ballena Marine National Park, which is to be found adjacent to the refuge.
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Rancho La Merced /
Ruta Nacional Primaria 34Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Pacific Coast, near Punta Uvita and Ballena Marine National Park.
It counts on 506 ha of primary and secondary tropical wet forest, besides pastures, mangroves next to Morete River and the beach.
Furthermore, it offers different environments to explore nature; it is easy to find amazing birds, reptiles, insects, and mammals.
Here, you will enjoy hiking, birdwatching or horse backriding on the reserve’s trails, admiring the tropical rainforest and mangroves, riding horses just for pleasure, and visiting the Ballena Marine National Park, which is to be found adjacent to the refuge.
A delightful Costa Rican family owns the property where Eco Chontales is located. Their house is located right at the entrance to the waterfall. They have bathrooms there that you can use and a parking area for your vehicle. 4x4 vehicle is required to get to this magical place.
You pay the entrance fee there, which when we went was 3000 Colones per person. They will also ask you if you want lunch, which they serve at a rancho down at the base of the falls.
Lunch is a basic Costa Rican casado, but it was delicious. It’s nice to not have to worry about bringing your own food.
From there you can hike down to the waterfall. It’s not far, but it is steep and a bit slippery. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes with solid grip. I’d recommend sandals rather than boots because you will probably get wet. That goes for all your clothing, actually. Depending on the time of year, the spray from the waterfall as you walk past it is enough to soak you. If you’re bringing expensive camera gear, make sure you bring something to keep it dry.
November is right smack dab after the height of the rainy season, so the waterfall was huge when we visited. If you go in the summer, you might not get quite so wet.
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Eco Chontales Waterfall
A delightful Costa Rican family owns the property where Eco Chontales is located. Their house is located right at the entrance to the waterfall. They have bathrooms there that you can use and a parking area for your vehicle. 4x4 vehicle is required to get to this magical place.
You pay the entrance fee there, which when we went was 3000 Colones per person. They will also ask you if you want lunch, which they serve at a rancho down at the base of the falls.
Lunch is a basic Costa Rican casado, but it was delicious. It’s nice to not have to worry about bringing your own food.
From there you can hike down to the waterfall. It’s not far, but it is steep and a bit slippery. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes with solid grip. I’d recommend sandals rather than boots because you will probably get wet. That goes for all your clothing, actually. Depending on the time of year, the spray from the waterfall as you walk past it is enough to soak you. If you’re bringing expensive camera gear, make sure you bring something to keep it dry.
November is right smack dab after the height of the rainy season, so the waterfall was huge when we visited. If you go in the summer, you might not get quite so wet.
Food scene
Dominical - Cafe situated next to the river and hosts many live music events. Serves coffee drinks, tea, cold-pressed juices, mostly vegetarian food and baked goods. Since 2014.
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Cafe Mono Congo
Dominical - Cafe situated next to the river and hosts many live music events. Serves coffee drinks, tea, cold-pressed juices, mostly vegetarian food and baked goods. Since 2014.
Dominical - Fusion restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes Asian, tropical and garden salads, chili lime french fries and various sandwiches which can be made with either a chickpea and mushroom patty or portobello burger.
La Junta Dominical
Dominical - Fusion restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes Asian, tropical and garden salads, chili lime french fries and various sandwiches which can be made with either a chickpea and mushroom patty or portobello burger.
Dominical - Phat Noodle offers cocktails and Thai fusion food. Can ask for vegan version of dishes
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Phat Noodle
Dominical - Phat Noodle offers cocktails and Thai fusion food. Can ask for vegan version of dishes
Escaleras (Dominical mountain side) - Requires 4WD – this is a 15 minute drive from the villas up the mountain to an American sports bar with as many wing flavors as you can think of & numerous beers (and pizza & wine for those not as enthused about wings & beer). You’ll see the signs on the mountain road, we won’t spoil the fun for you. There’s a great view once you get to the top! Flocks of toucans at play in the trees are provided no charge! Open 12p-9p.
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Bar Jolly Roger
Escaleras (Dominical mountain side) - Requires 4WD – this is a 15 minute drive from the villas up the mountain to an American sports bar with as many wing flavors as you can think of & numerous beers (and pizza & wine for those not as enthused about wings & beer). You’ll see the signs on the mountain road, we won’t spoil the fun for you. There’s a great view once you get to the top! Flocks of toucans at play in the trees are provided no charge! Open 12p-9p.
Located in Dominicalito: Lunch or dinner at La Parcela, which is right off of Dominicalito Beach. Enjoy the beautiful water views on either side of the hill and if you’re lucky you may see a family of monkeys play alongside the restaurant.
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Cabinas La Parcela
Located in Dominicalito: Lunch or dinner at La Parcela, which is right off of Dominicalito Beach. Enjoy the beautiful water views on either side of the hill and if you’re lucky you may see a family of monkeys play alongside the restaurant.
Located in Uvita: Offers a wide variety of meals including vegetarian for brunch, lunch and coffee. One of my favorite restaurants in Uvita!
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The Dome Restaurant
Located in Uvita: Offers a wide variety of meals including vegetarian for brunch, lunch and coffee. One of my favorite restaurants in Uvita!
Located in Uvita: Cafe with vegan choices including vegan cheeseless pizza, organic salads, and grilled veggie burger (order without cheese and egg).
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Sibu Café
Carretera Pacífica Fernández OreamunoLocated in Uvita: Cafe with vegan choices including vegan cheeseless pizza, organic salads, and grilled veggie burger (order without cheese and egg).
Mystic Sushi
Fun & Fresh sushi in Uvita. Loved by visitors.
A hip craft brewery / restaurant on Main Street with live music, a tree house lounging area upstairs, and numerous craft beers. We recommend the tuna tataki (tataki de atún)! And finding a swing in the lounge upstairs – ahhh!
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Fuego Brew Co.
A hip craft brewery / restaurant on Main Street with live music, a tree house lounging area upstairs, and numerous craft beers. We recommend the tuna tataki (tataki de atún)! And finding a swing in the lounge upstairs – ahhh!
Awesome tacos in an outdoor eatery right off the beach on Main Street. Try the homemade, fresh flour & corn tortilla chips before your meal – these are delicious! 6a-9p
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Del Mar Taco Shop
Main StreetAwesome tacos in an outdoor eatery right off the beach on Main Street. Try the homemade, fresh flour & corn tortilla chips before your meal – these are delicious! 6a-9p
Sushi eatery with an eat-in bar overlooking the water for you to enjoy a mojito & try some fresh sushi! We haven’t had a bad roll here. 1p-10p.
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Dominical Sushi
Sushi eatery with an eat-in bar overlooking the water for you to enjoy a mojito & try some fresh sushi! We haven’t had a bad roll here. 1p-10p.
Pronounced Ricar ‘dos’, ha ha, get it?! – if you’re looking for a photo opportunity you can certainly get one here, as the restaurant has an actual old airplane! It’s located on the road toward San Isidro ~10 minutes from Dominical. Casado dish is the best with a variety of dishes in one plate! Guac appetizer is the best!
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Ricar2 El Avión
Pronounced Ricar ‘dos’, ha ha, get it?! – if you’re looking for a photo opportunity you can certainly get one here, as the restaurant has an actual old airplane! It’s located on the road toward San Isidro ~10 minutes from Dominical. Casado dish is the best with a variety of dishes in one plate! Guac appetizer is the best!
Pizza Time
Costanera SurA guest favorite! Great pizza in Uvita!
Great food, fantastic atmosphere. If you are in Uvita, this is an absolute must. Tons of food options.
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Bar Restaurant Los Laureles
400 metersGreat food, fantastic atmosphere. If you are in Uvita, this is an absolute must. Tons of food options.
Kunjani is a new modern cafe located in Dominicalito just a few blocks away from the main highway. Fresh food served everyday and delicious pastries. Vegan options offered!
Kunjani Cafe Dominicalito
Kunjani is a new modern cafe located in Dominicalito just a few blocks away from the main highway. Fresh food served everyday and delicious pastries. Vegan options offered!
Συμβουλές για την πόλη
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Paragliding!
Our favorite site to do tandem flights is in Dominical. It is roughly 13oo feet above the ocean, offers spectacular views of the Tinamastes mountain range and waterfalls, the glorious coastal line that derives all the way to the Osa peninsula!
At this site we launch in the hills thermal and soar the clean ocean wind, sightseeing jungle, amazing costal lines, the Wales tail, many different birds and at times several monkey families .
Landing on the clean sandy beaches, nothing like going for a swim right after an amazing flight through the sky!
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Whale watching tours - September through October!
Eco-tourists and wildlife enthusiasts will be blown away in our exhilarating whale watching tour. The Marino Ballena National Park is home to one of the most biologically diverse marine habitats in Costa Rica. From observing large pods of bottle nose, spotted, common or spinner dolphins performing acrobatics to witnessing a Humpback Whale teach its baby to breach, this tour is for everyone to enjoy!
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Spa services
I have an excellent team of professional therapists that offer a wide variety of massage and facial services. Their list ranges from deep tissue, relaxing, wraps, scrubs, hot stone to mini facials and couples massages. Enjoy an Individual or couples massage right at the privacy of your vacation rental! Price range $80-200.
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Chef services!
Our private Chefs are a treat to have for your special events. Chefs can create a special meal or surprise you with an awesome costarican meal that includes rice, beans, vegetables dishes, meat, fish or pasta dishes and more. It’s your choice and a whole lot of food! You won’t be disappointed! Cost: Prices start at $40-50 per person lunch or dinner.