Day Trips around Dominical, Costa Rica

Head south of Dominical to find some of the nicest and most unexplored beaches in Costa Rica.

With the paving of the new highway, Costanera Sur, Costa Rica hotels and cabinas have begun populating this route. This is a great area to explore by car. It's a peaceful and beautiful drive. Among the beaches you'll find are Playa Ballena, Playa Uvita, Playa Pinuela, Playa Ventanas, and Playa Tortuga.

Since most of these beaches are part of Ballena Marine National Park, there’s an entrance fee of $1 pp.  If you're visiting more than one, save your ticket. It's good at all of the beaches.

Enjoy bird watching in Costa Rica? Bring your binoculars and enjoy the abundant variety of Costa Rica's beautiful birds.