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Swimming, surfing, sunbathing, whale whatching and long strolls on the beach are all things that you can enjoy in and around Dominical Costa Rica. More of a village than a city, Dominical is the largest outpost in the area, and it is somewhat hard to believe that for a long time, it managed to predominantly stay off of most visitor's travel radars. That is surely changing, due largely in part to the quality of beaches in the area, as well as the nearby attractions, such as Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park to the north, and the Osa Peninsula due south. Just 18 miles from the city of San Isidro, and only some 100 miles south of San Jose, it's easy to see why Dominical is becoming quite the hot spot. You can still find some isolated beaches near Dominical, and as far as scenery goes, you should not be disappointed. For those interested in Costa Rica real estate, the Dominical area has some attractive options that are surely worth checking out.

Dominical has mountains rising behind and around it, beaches to the front and sides, and beautiful jungle terrain making up much of the immediate surroundings. The Río Barú (Barú River) empties into the Pacific Ocean at Dominical, and along the banks, birdwatchers can enjoy studying the local avian species. Since the beach at Dominical can present some pretty rough surf, the calm waters of the Río Barú are usually more ideal for casual swimmers. Speaking of the rough surf here, it is understandable why Dominical Costa Rica is popular with surfers. Both left and right breakers can be enjoyed here, especially in the month of January when the surf is perhaps at its best. Besides basking in the Río Barú, swimmers can find more agreeable conditions a few miles down the beach at Roca Verde. Here, you will find a nice sheltered cove, and if you continue heading south, there are more wonderful beaches to explore, such as Dominicalito and Playa Hermosa.