HOT SPRINGS
SWIMMING HOLES
&
WATERFALL TOURS
The San Juan de Dios valley and surrounding areas are replete with water features.​ From local swimming holes within walking distance to organized waterfall rappelling tours, let us help you find the just the thing you're looking for.
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Love animal friends?? 45 minutes away is a rescue and rehabilitation center for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. They rehabilitate and release as many animals as possible and provide lifetime care to those that cannot return to the wild. And just 15 minutes away is a reptile zoo with all sorts of fascinating creatures that slither and crawl.
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WHALE WATCHING
Alaskan and Antarctic humpback whales both migrate down to Bahia Ballena in Uvita (45 mins away)​. Private or group charters will take you out on the water to watch these mystical mammals do their thing in the bay that's shaped like a Whale's Tail.
FARMERS' MARKETS
TINAMASTES (25 mins)- Tuesday 8-12
DOMINICAL (25 mins)- Friday 8-12
SAN ISIDRO (45 mins)- Thur-Fri (all day)
UVITA (45 mins)- Saturday 8-12
BEACHES
DOMINICAL BEACH -​ 25 mins
PLAYA MATAPALO - 30 mins
DOMINICALITO BEACH - 30 mins
PLAYA LAS VENTANAS - 50 mins
BAHIA BALLENA - 45 mins
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RIVER RAFTING
Choose from multiple rivers, distances and rapids levels from beginner to advanced. Some of the options are right here in the valley.
SURF LESSONS
Playa Dominical has world class surfing just 25 mins away, with private and group lessons for all skill levels.
PARAGLIDING
Soar high above the sea, tandem or solo, from the mountains above Dominical, just 25 mins away.