PLAYA DOMINICALITO

Getting there: It is located about 5 km south of Dominical.

Available services: water, restrooms, restaurant, hotel project in development.

What to do: body surfing, boogie boarding, fishing off shore, camping, swimming in the ocean or river, sport fishing, tours to the Islands, scuba diving, soccer or Beach volleyball, or diving in the natural pools that are formed by the rocks.

Activities that are prohibited:: swimming where the lifeguards indicate that it is dangerous, throwing garbage on the beach or in the streets. The maximum speed limit in town is 25 km/h. Driving of motor vehicles is prohibited on the beach (according to law of traffic #7331). Hunting or the abuse or pursuit of wild animals such as garrobos, iguanas and birds is prohibited, as well as fishing with poison, nets, or spear guns. Bonfires are also restricted as much of the firewood is home to many creatures.

Where to stay: In the area around Dominicalito, there is an abundance of hotels. You can also rent a house or cabin for you and your family. Prices will vary depending on the time of year and location. If you are looking for something more affordable, ask for a "cabina". Lodging prices will range anywhere between $7 and $50 per night. You may also decide to stay in Dominical, since it is just a short drive to Dominicalito.

For more information on hotels or restaurants, visit the hotel or restaurant categories on this site.

Some hotels and Restaurants are as follows:

Camping Antorchas, DiuWak ( hotel, Beach Resort, Bar, Restaurant. Tel.787-0087, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), El Rincon (Argentinian & Italian Restaurant. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), hotel Posada Del Sol. (Tel.787-0082 ), hotel Rio Lindo (Tel. 787-0028, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Villas Rio Mar (Tel. 787-0052, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), San Clemente Cabinas, Bar & Grill (tel.787-0055), Cabinas Sundancer (Tel. 787-0189, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Tortilla Flats, hotel & Restaurant (Tel. 787-0033, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Camping Pyramis.

If you need peace and quiet and yet not be too far from your hotel or modern conveniences, then Dominicalito is perfect for you. Here the water is crystal blue and calm. And if you feel like a cold beer and a seafood dinner, you need not travel far, since all the restaurants are right on the beach.

A short walk to a rockier part of the beach in Dominicalito lets  you can explore the tide pools that are formed at low tide. One can find many types of starfish, lobsters, crabs, birds, colorful fish, edible fish, manta rays, sea cucumbers, hermits, among others. This is also a favorite area for the fishermen, who are looking for bass, rooster fish, red snapper, and many others.
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Near Dominicalito, you can enjoy a swim in the outlet of the river, which is a pool of fresh water, and only a few meters from the ocean. If you have a vehicle, you can drive toward the mountains about 1 km, and to ask how to find "Posa Azul" (very well-known place for the locals). It is a natural pool formed at the foot of a waterfall, with fresh and clear water. It's a nice place to swim or sit under the falls and enjoy a nice back massage. And all of this free of charge!

If you would like to see more pictures of this beach, please visit the photo section of this site.

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