Playa Hermosa

or "Beautiful Beach" in English, truly lives up to it's name. An incredibly scenic tropical beach, Hermosa is borded by a spectacular forested cliff on the north, Marino Ballena National Park to the south, and backed by a palm-lined beach and rainforest covered mountains. Playa Hermosa's normally half the size of Dominical, with crystal clear water and very good wave form.

Playa Dominicalito

Playa Dominicalito is a five minute drive south of Dominical, and is a popular beach for beginning surfers. Waves here are small and gentle – normally about a third the size of Dominical’s waves – but there are a few rocks spread out along the bottom so this spot is best surfed at highertides. A pretty beach and a popular weekend spot for Ticos, Playa Dominicalito is also where local fishermen bring in their daily catch.

Playa Ballena

Playa Ballena is located in Marino Ballena National Park, and is one of the best beginner’s waves in the area. Long, peeling waves break gentle on the outside, and then roll for a long way in towards the beach. This wave never gets very big, usually only around a third the size of Dominical, and not just a beginners wave but a great longboarding spot as well. Marino Ballena is a stop on the humpback whales migratory routes, and during the winter months, Oct-Mar, it’s common to see mother whales, their babies, and adult males breeching the surface.

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