10 local guides to Dominical & the Costa Ballena, by the town's own directory
Updated September 2026 · Todo Dominical
The local top 15 — surf, Nauyaca Waterfalls, Hacienda Barú, Poza Azul and more. · Las 15 mejores cosas que hacer.
The top tables from the beach strip to the Escaleras hills, ranked with one-line whys. · Los mejores restaurantes.
Budget, mid-range and luxury — from surf hostels to safari tents and mountain lodges. · Los mejores hoteles.
Dry season vs green season, when the surf pumps, crowds and festivals. · Clima y cuándo visitar.
The beach break, Dominicalito, seasons, board rental and lessons. · La guía de surf.
Playa Dominical, Dominicalito, Hermosa and south to the Whale's Tail. · Las playas.
Town vs Dominicalito vs the mountains — hotels, cabinas and hostels. · Dónde hospedarse.
Restaurants, sodas and cafés from the beach strip to Tinamastes. · Dónde comer.
The drive from SJO, buses, shuttles, taxis and 4x4 rentals. · Cómo llegar y moverse.
Nauyaca, Manuel Antonio, Marino Ballena, San Isidro and the Tinamastes market. · Excursiones de un día.
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