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Hacienda Barú
Dominical
A wildlife refuge and eco-lodge with cabins and canopy walks near the coast.
Coast & beach · No. 13 in Costa Rica
Dominical is a surf town backed by rainforest, with small hotels and an easy-going beach scene.
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Dominical
A wildlife refuge and eco-lodge with cabins and canopy walks near the coast.
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Dominical
Cabins on a ridge above the ocean with expansive sea views.
Dominical is a small town on the south Pacific coast with a surf break, a weekend market and rainforest reaching down to the beach. It is a base for waterfalls and for the Hacienda Barú wildlife reserve nearby. The hotels are modest and nature-focused.
Waves are strong, so swim only in guarded areas. The green season is wet, but mornings are often clear.
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We list 2 boutique hotels in Dominical, including Hacienda Barú and Pacific Edge.
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