Travels to Dominical
Today would be the last hurrah of my two-week adventure through Cerro de la Muerte and the Dominical area. I headed south to explore the scenic beaches of Dominicalito, Playa Hermosa, Uvita and Ballena.
In Dominicalito, a young couple caught their first waves with the help of a local instructor. Whether beginner or advanced, surfers have plenty of options along the South Pacific Coast, where beach breaks, rocky points and the whim of the tides offer gentle swells or challenging rides.
Beginning with Playa Uvita, the Costa Ballena encompasses a stretch of beautiful and rugged shoreline, where …
Location: Dominical, South Pacific, Uvita »
Activities: Pacific Beaches, Surfing »
After a blissful night’s rest at Cuna del Angel, I wanted nothing more than a day of pampering at their European spa. Turkish baths, chocolate body wraps and foot reflexology were just a few of the wellness treatments available.
My indulgence would have to wait, as I had a date with Quetzal and Monica, owners of Parque Reptilandia. Housing more than 65 species of reptiles and amphibians, Parque Reptilandia is a bonanza of forked tongues and scales.
Located on the outskirts of Dominical, the park features a myriad of creatures from petite poison dart frogs to enormous …
Location: Dominical, South Pacific »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching »
Our sturdy criollo horses carried us on surefooted legs, splashing across small streams as we descended into the valley. The rocky path twisted down steep hillsides, leading us to the home of Don Lulo. With our horses tied up in the shade, we sat down for a giant home-cooked breakfast in the family rancho.
Situated six miles outside of Dominical, Don Lulo’s Horseback Tours is a family-run affair with over 80 horses which are rotated regularly. A combination of horseback riding, beautiful waterfalls and local hospitality had attracted our group of twelve on this luminous day. …
Location: Dominical, South Pacific »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Horseback Riding, Pacific Beaches, Waterfalls »
