Best Things To Do In Dominical 2024

Discover The Best Of Dominical And The Surrounding Areas of Uvita and Manuel Antonio With Our 2024 Round Up Of All That’s New and Exciting In The Area

Costa Rica is known for it’s lush jungle, biodeviersity, and eco-tourism and a visit to Dominical for sure packs all that into your trip. Located between the tourist hotspot of Manuel Antonio and the stunning Whales Tale National Park in Uvita, this small surfer town is an up and coming coastal oasis. Here is Zion Paragliding’s round up of the best things to do in the area.

Tours and Excursions

Tandem Paragliding with Zion Paragliding

Of course the first on our list is to join us in the sky on a tandem paragliding adventure, seeing the local area from the sky connects you with the location in a way you could never imagine. See as far as Manuel Antonio to the North and Uvita and beyond to the South with stunning ocean vistas as you follow the birds through the sky.

Surfing Lessons at Dominicalito surf family

Dominicalito beach is the perfect place for beginners to learn to surf or almost new surfers to improve. The small beach bay provides shelter from the rip tides this coastline is known for. Salvador and his team will have you standing up on your board in no time. Don’t want a lesson? No problem. Rent a board, take an ice bath or relax on the sun loungers.

Find Out More: www.dominicalitofamily.com

Scuba or Snorkelling Trip To Caño Island with Dive And Surf Uvita

Caño is a small island located 16KM (10 miles) off the coast to the west of Uvita and Dominical. A day trip to this island, weather you scuba or snorkel is sure to be filled with marine wildlife and good vibes from the Diva And Surf team.

Find Out More: www.costaricadiveandsurf.com

Visit Nauyaca Waterfall, Barú

Nauyaca Waterfall is a beautiful two level waterfall with a swimming hole and well worth the 3 ile walk to get to it. Avoid the crowds and heat and go early at 7AM and be home intime for an afternoon siesta at the hottest time of the day

Find Out More: www.nauyacawaterfallscostarica.com

Food

Whether you live to eat or eat to live, no trip is complete without trying local food and restaurants. Dominical has been evolving with new and delicious restaurants. Luckily we have done the leg work for you trying all the local eats so you can get on and enjoy the food instead of choosing the restaurant.

Ricar2 Airplane Restaurant, Rio Baru Dominical

This restaurant is a firm favourite of our team. Set back from Dominical beach in the jungle, the location includes what looks like an abandoned airplane in the jungle. The restaurant has a great menu with something for everyone, swimming pool and great service. Our team favourites are the Basil Chicken, Tuna in Asian Style Sauce and Calamares.

Find Out More: Find On Google Maps

Kunjani Cafe, Dominicalito

Stop by the Kunjani Cafe in Dominicalito for a morning coffee or smoothie after surfing or to grab a light bite for brunch or lunch. The team here will welcome you to their garden cafe and the menu offers a nice twist on local food, like the Gallo Pinot Skillet.

Find Out More: www.kunjanicafe.com

Scala, EscalAres

This upscale restaurant in the Escalares neighbourhood is a delight for all the sense. The modern architecture sets a relaxed atmosphere for the jungle, the cocktails delight with picture perfect presentstion and the food is of course delicious. The menu changes each year and for 2024 has some new and exciting items such as the Trout Salad with trout croquettes or try the well loved classics such as the Chicken Ballotti and house pizzas.

Find Out More: Find It On Google Maps

Tribu, Uvita

Tribu is a locally owned restuarant serving amazing bowls and smoothies that go beyond the usual offering. The owners are hospitable and welcoming and eating here is always a pleasure. We mentioned the smoothies and these guys aren’t messing around, unique flavours and ideas bring the menu alive. The chicken bowl and Purple Hummingbird Smoothie which include caramelized black berries, we told you it was a bit different to the norm.

Find Out More : Find It On Google Maps

Matapalo Supper Club

Don’t miss out on this restaurant tucked away in the quiet town of Matapalo. The owners are a couple from Costa Rica and Germany and the menu changes each evening based on the fresh ingredients available. Even though the menu differs don’t miss out on the meat options from the grill, the german style potatoes in the oven and the tuna carpaccio, not to mention the hot sauce, go with caution but it’s delicious.

Find Out More: Find It On Google Maps

Gifts and Souveneirs

Gifting yourself or someone back home couldn’t be easier when there are so many beautiful local handmade items to choose from in these boutique stores.

Ginger, Casa Kia Ora, Domcinicalito

This sweet boutique is a beautifully curated store with local made items including clothing, beauty products and decorative home items. Stop by the store after visiting the Kunjani Cafe in the same commerical space.

Find Out More: Find It On Google Maps

Ancestral Beauty, Uvita

Another new boutique in the local area, offering thougthful items with meaningful stories. The slow fashion and holistic beauty options make a nice gift for yourself or to take home as a gift for someone special.

Find Out More: Find Ancestral Beauty on Instagram

Surf Shop at Costa Rica Surf Camp, Dominical

The surf shop at Costa Rica surf camp offers a good selection of swimwear for men and women, surfing accessories and trinkets that will make nice gifts to take home or souvenirs. Stop by the store on the beach front in Dominical

Find Out More: www.crsurfschool.com

Self-Love & Wellness

Bliss out and spend some time to yourself with our list of our favourite massage therapists, body workers and yoga studios.

ELEV8D Vitality Skin Care, Uvita

The offerings from Lady Vitality are impeccable. With holistic facials, massage and other body work on offer you will feel blissed out and come away relaxed and radiant.

Find Out More: www.elev8dvitality.com

Dance Church with Aliza Rivka at Awake, Uvita

If you’ve never experienced estatic dance or are a seasoned mover, Dance Church with Aliza is a delightful invitation to move and explore your body to an ecletic selection of music in the safe space of Awake. Free your mind and body as you connect through the music and your movement to your self

Find Out More: www.awake.cr/ecstatic-dance

Angelica Spa & Wellness

Angelica at Angelica Spa is a local massage therapist and offers a variety of different massage types at her treatment space in Dominical. Relax and unwind after surfing or a busy day of activity at her peaceful oasis.

Find Out More: www.angelicaspawellness.com

The Yoga Shala, Casa Kia Ora, Dominicalito

The Yoga Shala is a dedicated space for yoga and movement. Various teachers offer classes through out the week in different styles and you can find something for everyone.

Find Out More: www.casakiaora.com/the-shala