About Dominical

 Known for glorious ocean views from luxury homes

 Beaches: Playa Linda, Playa Dominical, Playa Dominicalito and Playa Hermosa

 Waterfalls: Poza Azul, Nauyaca, Diamante, Eco-Chontales

 Communities: Hatillo, Lagunas, Platanillo, Tinamaste, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Cito, Escaleras

 Essential services: ICE office (electricity, phone and internet service), ATM machine, grocery (health food store and general stores), var, lawyers, Villas Alturas animal sanctuary (for rescued wildlife), eclectic variety of pubs and restaurants

For decades, Dominical has been a quiet destination favored by avid surfers from around the world. Known for its consistent surf breaks and rustic charm, visitors tend to come back often enough that they eventually end up staying for good. It is now a popular tourism destination with loads of eco and adventure activities to fill your days! Or take a relaxing stroll along the long beach and stop to browse the many souvenir vendors and restaurants along the strip. This is a place to indulge in the social offerings of life in Costa Rica, where there is always something going on.

Dominical used to be the furthest point on the Pacific Coast that you could reach by car. It sits on the coast, at the bottom of the mountain drive from San Isidro de El General, the second largest city in Costa Rica. Less than an hours drive away, San Isidro is a destination that is popular for big shopping expeditions and a wider variety of services that cannot be found elsewhere in the region. The mountain communities on the way to San Isidro are also home to a large number of health enthusiast expats who are drawn to the cool mountain air and fertile soil.

The stunning beauty of Dominical eventually attracted high-end investors willing to pay the premium price for vacant lots in this location. Many communities sit atop cliffs that overhang the pristine coastline and are highly sought after for luxury homes and hotels. Early investors clearly knew that the dynamic ocean views in the hills above Dominical were worth holding onto and they are now being sold for upwards of $200k for a less than one acre lot. Many of these luxury homes make for successful vacation rental homes for high-end adventure and eco tourism.