Dominical Vacation Rental villa: Playa Dominicalito

Pacific Rainforest Villa is a terraced home set on the lush hillside against a backdrop of mountains in every shade of green. Alluring sights and sounds of the ocean are visible from almost any room in this Costa Rican home. The villa is guarded by 24-hour security in a gated community, easily accessible from the coastal main road, and is less than a 15-minute walk from a beautiful local beach. The only sound you will hear is from the ocean and the birds.

Located 4 km from Dominical on the south Pacific Coast, a favorite destination for both surfers and those visitors seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience. This villa provides the perfect home base for all of your activities: step off you porch and hike into the rainforest hills on the community road, walk down the slope towards the Tico village at the bottom of the hill and onto a picturesque one-kilometer long brown sand beach, or just sit and enjoy the stunning view of the sea, the jungle and the mountain. There are countless day tours and excursions to choose from, including a visit to the world's most biologically diverse spot, the Corcovado National Park. Just 15 km away is the Ballena Marine National Park where you can cruise out to sea to watch migrating whales and playful dolphins.

The coastal area from Playa Guapil to the north to Punta Ventanas to the south, provides a stretch of countless beaches, each unique in its own way. You can swim or wade in the surf, stroll on golden sands, kayak through caves, enjoy a picnic under the shade of coconut palms, or watch the pelicans that inhabit the shorelines. Dominical is for the traveler seeking an authentic experience. A place where the smiles are as wide as the beaches are long, and the unspoiled rainforest and shore is home to locals, ex-pats from around the world, and more bird and animal species than can be counted. This area offers dramatic sunrises to the southeast, as well as some of Costa Rica’s most fabulous Pacific sunsets to the northwest.

Water temperatures in the Pacific are typically in the upper 70s to low 80s throughout the year – perfect for water sports. Playa Dominical is the focal point for surfing in the area and normally sees between ten and thirty surfers in the water in the high seasons. The Dominical area is also popular for sportfishing and bird watching. Canopy or “tree-top" tours is offered at Hacienda Baru Wildlife Refuge, about 15 minutes by car from the villa. You can experience canopy from a platform high above the floor of the forest, or zip from platform to platform - the adrenaline rush is an unforgettable experience. The Refuge also offers nature trails for self-guided walks and jungle safaris.

One of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the region is on horseback. Guided horseback riding tours may be scheduled from several Dominical locations. You can choose tours that take you along beaches and jungle trails and through river crossings to experience waterfalls, mineral pools, and spectacular mountain views.