A long-standing surf town at the north end of the Costa Ballena, known for its beach break and laid-back pace. The jumping-off point for the Nauyaca waterfalls and the mountain villages inland.
On the Costanera highway about 40 minutes south of the Quepos area, with the mountain road to Tinamastes and San Isidro climbing inland from the village.
Beachfront, Playa Dominical
Dominical's organic, plastic-free farmers and makers market by the beach. Local produce, prepared food, and artisan goods, vendors vetted for quality.
Sal贸n Comunal, Bah铆a Ballena (Uvita)
Uvita's midweek market in the Bah铆a community hall. Local produce, hand-made foods, crafts, and live music around midday; plastic-free by policy.
Indoor soccer field, central Uvita
The busy Saturday-morning market in central Uvita. Smaller and packed; come early for the best produce, crafts, and prepared food.
Sal贸n Comunal, Tinamastes de Bar煤 (mountains above Dominical)
The much-loved Tuesday organic and artisan market in the mountain town of Tinamastes, between Dominical and San Isidro. Organic produce, homemade goods, superfoods, crafts, and a relaxed hill-town atmosphere worth the drive.
Central San Isidro de El General, P茅rez Zeled贸n
The big regional producers' market for the southern zone, about an hour inland from the coast. The widest selection and best prices in the region; schedules shift, so confirm before a special trip.
Centro de Palmar Norte, Osa
The Saturday producers' market in Palmar Norte, south toward the Osa Peninsula. A rural option for travelers heading down the coast.
Feria days and hours shift with the season and holidays. We verify what we publish and never invent a date, but confirm locally before a special trip. See the full Costa Rica feria calendar.
September 4, 2026 to September 6, 2026 · Marino Ballena National Park, Uvita
Coastal festival in Marino Ballena National Park during humpback whale season, pairing whale-watching boat tours with live music, food, and crafts.
OrganizerAnnual, late February into early March · Uvita
A multi-day music, art, and sustainability festival on the jungle coast near Uvita. The 2027 dates are not yet announced.
OrganizerMore on the Costa Rica events page.
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A gated three-bedroom villa about 20 minutes from Dominical with its own private waterfall and ocean-view pool. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room, and a covered outdoor patio, and is close to Matapalo and Playa Linda beaches. It is managed by Osa Property Management under the Costa Rica Las Villas brand.
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A beachfront hostel in Dominical steps from the beach, with a pool, free parking, shared kitchen, and free coffee all day. Dorm and private room options suit surfers and budget travelers. Booking is available directly or by WhatsApp.
Dominical
A three-bedroom hillside villa in the Portalon area above Dominical, managed by Osa Property Management under the Costa Rica Las Villas brand. The house has a waterfall-style swimming pool, an open-concept kitchen and living area, and panoramic views that reach Manuel Antonio National Park, Matapalo Beach, and on clear days Isla del Cano. A 4x4 vehicle is required for the access road.
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Bar Jolly Roger is a dog-friendly beach bar in Dominicalito serving wings, burgers, and fries with a full bar and frequent live music. It is a longtime neighborhood spot with outdoor seating steps from the sand.
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Riverside cafe at the entrance to Dominical, above the Baru River with terrace seating over the water. The menu covers Costa Rican fusion breakfasts and lunches, including Tico bowls, burritos, omelettes, fresh-pressed juices, and gluten-free desserts. A local institution with a surfer-community following.
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Crocodile Grill & Bar is a farm-to-table restaurant at Hotel Villas Rio Mar beside the R铆o Baru, open 365 days a year from 7am to 9:30pm. It is known for its Argentinian churrasco and tenderloin, and its bar runs sports programming with pool billiards.
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Non-profit wildlife rescue center between Dominical and Uvita, adjacent to the Savegre Biosphere Reserve and the Paso de la Danta biological corridor connecting the coast to the Osa Peninsula. Alturas has rescued roughly 210 species of native Costa Rican wildlife and runs guided tours, internships and volunteer programs alongside its rehabilitation work.
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An ATV tour operator based in Dominical, offering a full-day guided ride to Eco Chontales Waterfall through jungle terrain. The tour includes bilingual guides, all safety equipment, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch with countryside views. Duration is 4 to 5 hours.
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Family-owned access point to Nauyaca Waterfalls, run by the Jimenez Solis family since 1992 on land their parents Braulio and Ruth first worked as cattle ranchers. Offers hiking, 4x4 pickup transport, and the area's original horseback tour to the two-tier falls, with a natural pool for swimming at the base.
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A public and private accounting firm in Dominical, run by Lic. Mauro Esquivel at the main entrance to Dominical next to Cafe Delicias. Services include general and hospitality accounting, outsourced bookkeeping, tax and financial advisory, external audits, cash flow analysis, and financial statements.
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Alamo's Dominical branch, located 100 meters east of the main entrance to Dominical Beach in the town center. Part of the international Alamo network (Enterprise Holdings), offering economy through SUV and van rentals with standard Costa Rica rental terms, roadside assistance, and after-hours pickup and return.
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A full-service day spa in Dominical at Plaza Pacifica, offering deep tissue, hot stone, lomi lomi, bamboo, couples, and pregnancy massage alongside facials, body scrubs, manicures, and pedicures. Package days combine multiple treatments over three hours or more.