Location

Dominical is located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) East of San Isidro del General, and at about 200 kilometers from San Jose. Driving there from San Jose now takes only about 2.5 hours, and from San Isidro about 35 minutes. The nearest airports are Quepos, at 45 kilometers North, and Palmar Sur at 45 kilometers South. Both airports offer daily flights to and from San Jose. Getting to Dominical by car is fast and easy with the recent completions of the Caldera Highway from the capital San Jose to Jaco and the Coastal Highway from Quepos. These twin infrastructure improvements have already had a positive impact on the region.

Amenities

In the past few years Dominical has grown considerably. You can now find most anything you want within a few miles from town. There are new hotels, excellent restaurants, banks, service stations, super markets, home improvement centers, pharmacies, health clinics along with a new state of the art 80,000 sq. ft. hospital (opened in 2008). The new president has committed $35 million to complete the upgrade of a regional airport "Palmar Sur" to an International Airport which will eventually offer non-stop service from US departure cities.

Attractions

Dominical was once just known as a world famous surfing spot but has now become a well known eco-tourist destination. It's central location makes it an ideal spot to begin your exploration of the unspoiled Costa Rica. There are numerous activities available including horse-back riding, rafting, canopy tours, big game fishing, boating, birding, hiking, Yoga, or just kicking back and lying on the beach.

The natural beauty of the whole area between Dominical and Palmar Norte is incredible, and Dominical is one of the best examples. A jungle-covered mountain range virtually touches the Pacific Ocean here, and the views of the Pacific are spectacular. Dominical has a very lively community, and a lot of foreigners have been living here for years now, and have blended nicely with locals. Many people have taken to organize activities, and social life in Dominical is a lot more diverse and interesting than in a lot of other towns in the area.

Real Estate in Dominical

Dominical has been one of the first places in South Costa Rica to be "discovered" by foreigners, and although in the past few years there has been an adjustment, real estate prices have risen steadily across the board for at least the past 15 years. But due to this recent adjustment there are some incredible bargains around. Purchasing real estate in the Dominical area has a lot going for it, and real estate here is still a solid investment. Browse our Real Estate listings to see what is available.