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Zip-lining Above The Forest Canopy
There are many popular outdoor adventures to enjoy in Dominical. From zip-lining above lush tropical jungles, to surfing incredible year-round waves, the choices, just like the landscapes, are constantly changing. With such a wide selection of places to see and things to do, there is no doubt that visitors to Dominical will find an activity well suited for everyone. From bungee jumping, white water rafting, sailing, kayaking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking through lush forests and walking at the foot of active volcanoes, all these are part of the Costa Rican adventure, and all are within a short distance from Aloha Villa Dominical.
Popular saying is that Dominical is one of the country's most beautiful uncut gems. From its turquoise green water to its fiery red and gold sunsets, the natural beauty of the area is second to none. The town sits on the Pacific ocean bordered to the north by the Río Barú, on the east by three thousand foot high mountains and to the south by dark, coffee brown, beaches and coves. One of the most striking features of Dominical can be found while swimming in the water, the town simply disappears. All you see are the tall beach palms and mangroves surrounded by verdant green hills reaching up into the mountains. This is a place made to explore. If you love the outdoors and enjoy active sports, then Dominical is the place for you.
Surfing:
Adventurous
visitors to Dominical can explore the forest canopy and see jungle life
from a totally new perspective. One of the best canopy or “tree-top”
Sail
high above the rainforest canopy on a "zip-line" and experience
Costa Rica's most popular adventure sport. This is an exciting adventure
that must not be missed. People of all ages can experience the thrill
of jungle top canopy tour. Visitors are offered an opportunity to experience
a unique outdoor activity that is also an enriching ecological experience.
Excellent outfitter in Dominical can arrange your adventure, offering
the rare opportunity to ascend into the forest canopy and see jungle
life from a perspective available previously to only a select few researchers
and photographers.
Paragliding & Parasailing: Riding
the warm thermal currents of the air is perhaps the closest man has
ever come to sailingthe
skies as free as a bird. Almost at will, you dip and wheel high over
the hills and sail Within
minutes of Aloha Villa Dominical you can find fantastic locations for
paragliding or "parapente", and numerous opportunities for
parasailing on the beach. Tandem flights and lessons are also offered,
so there is much to enjoy for the beginner and expert alike.
The best way to start is with an Introductory Course designed to give you a taste of real flying. Under radio supervision, you will fly solo from the training hill and progress to higher flights, all in two days. The basic techniques of paragliding -- launching, turning, landing -- are fairly easy to learn. The length of these courses are to compensate different learning curves. So why not give it a try!
Horseback Riding:
There are opportunities to go horseback riding almost everywhere in Costa Rica, and climbing onto the back of a spirited equine can be a wonderful way to spice up your vacation.
Though you might not associate it with a tropical country, Costa Rica has quite a cowboy culture. The tradition is primarily based in the province of Guanacaste, one of the first parts of the country to be settled by the Spanish, where vast cattle ranches cover rolling hills and forest-draped volcanoes tower above it all. Nevertheless, mountain resorts and nature lodges located all over the country offer horseback excursions, which can head through pastures, tropical forests, or down beaches, and often stopping at waterfalls and swimming holes.
Snorkeling
& Scuba
Diving:
Spectacular marine life is guaranteed on a visit to Caño Island. Porpoises, schools of manta rays, and white-tip reef sharks are commonly seen on most dives. Water temperatures in the Pacific are typically in the upper 70s to low 80s throughout the year. If you enjoy the ocean, you won't want to miss an opportunity to visit this enchanting island. Day or overnight tours can be arranged by a number of well respected and experienced dive companies in Dominical.
Caño
Island Biological Reserve:
In
addition to snorkeling and diving, there is a forest trail up the Rio
Pargo that is well worth exploring. The rain forest story u
Ocean/River Rafting & Kyaking: River rafting tours are available at different rafting levels. The Savegre River, a class III river in the mountains outside of Quepos, runs through
Enjoy the ultimate adventure and climb Mt. Chirripo, the tallest mountain in Central America at 12,530 feet! Costa Rica's outdoor activities are set in a truly varied and incredible landscape. Visitors are constantly astounded by the many diverse locations of this inspiring country. No other place offers such an abundance of changing natural beauty in such close proximately.
Other Activities: Things To See & Do In Dominical Ecotourism
Scenic
Touring
Year
Round Vacation:
Small Pets O.K. Aloha Villa Dominical Pura Vida is Pet Friendly.
Year Round Vacation:
Reservations:
For More Information Contact:
877-711-4RENT
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because
of its consistently good waves. "Discovered" in the early
seventies by a group of intrepid and dedicated surfers, Dominical has
steadily gained in popularity over the last 30 years. The town has become
a heaven for surfers with local restaurants offering "Starving
Surfer" specials and nonstop surf videos. The unusual conditions
of the beach is what gives its surf both size and dependability. The
wave is a beach break with a twist, that twist being the mouth of the
Río Barú to the north. The river empties out of the mountains
to the east and deposits sediments that form into a sand bar that spreads
like a pair of lazy rabbit ears north and south of the mouth. Only recently
has it been discovered by those people attracted to its natural beauty.
Known
as a surfer’s mecca, Playa Dominical is a sandy bottom beach break
that produces some of the most powerful, well shaped surf in all of
Costa Rica. Surfers enjoy good waves all year-round. Further south near
Golfo Dulce, Pavones and Matapalo, are excellent surfing locations.
Pavones, near the Panama border, has one of the longest left waves in
the world. Several surf schools provide lessons, which include equipment.
Although some rentals are available, experienced surfers bring their
own equipment. Don’t forget rash guard, sunscreen, and wax. Be
prepared to pay extra for shipping boards on airlines.
experiences in the country is a unique tours available at Hacienda Baru,
just 10 minutes by car from the town of Dominical. 
out
toward the ocean. 
hang
gliders but are easier to land in small areas. Parasailing is similar
in principal to paragliding but is usually done on he beach. Expert
instruction for both sports can easily be found in Dominical. 
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.
The
selection of horseback excursions ranges from morning trail rides in
the mountains above San José, which get you back to your hotel
in after lunch, to all-day expeditions through the rain forest that
will leave you walking like John Wayne. 
unfolds
before you. The trees in this area are magnificent in height and support
an outstanding variety of epiphytic plants such as orchids, bromeliads,
ferns-even shrubs and small trees. Monkeys, agoutis, sloth and other
critters will entertain you. By noon, the tour returns to the beach
to enjoy your packed lunch in the shade of a mango tree while watching
the surf.
the
cleanest river in the country. Participants go through class II/III/IV
rapids with a chance to enjoy great swimming holes and a large variety
of birds in the dense primary jungle surrounding the river. The Naranjo
River is a class III and IV river for physically fit, excitement-seeking
rafters. The river drops steeply from the mountains about Quepos through
a beautiful jungle gorge, taking participants on a wild ride to sea
level, passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations. 
changing
weather conditions necessitate carrying rain gear, plenty of water,
and something to eat. Bug repellent and sturdy boats are also recommended
for most hikes. Never hike alone and always tell a friend or neighbor
where you’re going and when you’ll be back. 
