Playa Dominical
A laid-back surf town with a long black-gray sand beach that has steady waves year-round. The town is full of surf schools, cafés and hippie-style handicraft stalls.
Dominical lies about 45 km south of Quepos, where the Baru River meets the sea. Near the river mouth, steady sandbottom waves form year-round, attracting surfers from around the world. The beach market and beach bars have a relaxed atmosphere, and the sunset here is lovely. The waves are large and the rip currents are strong, so anyone who is not a confident swimmer should avoid going into the water. Beginners should practice with a surf school during gentler periods. It can be combined with Nauyaca Waterfalls and Hacienda Barú Wildlife Refuge as a day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Villa Vanilla Spice Farm
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Playa Espadilla
- El Avión Bar & Restaurant
- Playa Biesanz
- Quepos