{"id":1029,"date":"2015-05-18T23:13:19","date_gmt":"2015-05-18T23:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/blog\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2015-11-05T15:51:21","modified_gmt":"2015-11-05T15:51:21","slug":"spotlight-on-dominical-sleepy-beach-town-waking-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/blog\/spotlight-on-dominical-sleepy-beach-town-waking-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on Dominical: Sleepy Beach Town Waking Up?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/bio\/rod-and-tori.html\" target=\"_blank\">by Rod Martin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dominical is the gateway to the Costa Ballena &#8211; a 30 mile stretch of beaches, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/properties\/bahia-ballena\/for-sale\/8-acres-land-for-development-with-wide-ocean-views.html\" target=\"_blank\">river<\/a> valleys, and lush jungle covered <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/mountain.html\" target=\"_blank\">mountains<\/a>. This sleepy beach town sits 30 minutes south of Quepos\/Manuel Antonio and 45 minutes west of San Isidro del General. For years it has been a surfing destination, but even if you don\u2019t surf the 2.5-mile beach is perfect for long walks or just relaxing. After a long day of fun and sun, enjoy a cold drink and live music at Tortilla Flats, a popular bar\/restaurant on the beach.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/properties\/dominical_real_estate_for_sale.html\" target=\"_blank\">This small town<\/a> has always been a popular destination for travelers on a budget, but Dominical is evolving with stronger tourism and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/invest.html\" target=\"_blank\">investment<\/a>. The local municipality has improved the initial access off the Costanera Sur (The Coastal Highway) with asphalt and has begun construction of a concrete promenade along a 1km beachfront section. In addition, the opening of Patron\u2019s, an elegant steak house and bar with live music, looks to attract a wider range of people.<\/p>\n<h2>South and Beyond<\/h2>\n<p>Drive five minutes south of Dominical, and you will find its younger brother Dominicalito. The waves are smaller at this crescent-shaped beach and there are a few stand-out restaurants close by. The land and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/luxury_estates_in_costa_rica.html\" target=\"_blank\">luxury homes<\/a> on the hillside sport some of the best <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/properties\/bahia-ballena\/for-sale\/tropical_landscapes_ocean_view_estate.html\" target=\"_blank\">ocean views<\/a> on the entire Costa Ballena, and there\u2019s even a gorgeous waterfall called Pozo Azul that is two-wheel drive accessible. For these and other reasons, it is also the strongest <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/vacation_rentals.html\" target=\"_blank\">vacation rental market<\/a>. If you like to explore, continue driving south. The small towns of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/uvita_real_estate.html\" target=\"_blank\">Uvita<\/a> and Ojochal offer fantastic day tour and restaurant options, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>If you are tired of snow and cold, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/properties\/dominical_real_estate_for_sale.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dominical<\/a> is the place for you. Even in the rainy season, which runs from May through November, the climate is warm like the Costa Rican people. In July, the area typically gets a second summer\u2014less rain, more sun.<\/p>\n<p>This is the country of \u201cpura vida\u201d or \u201cpure life\u201d, and it is ever-present in Dominical. Like the wildlife, the area has quickly become a melting pot of residents\u2026 each adding their own unique colours and flavours to the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Rod Martin Dominical is the gateway to the Costa Ballena &#8211; a 30 mile stretch of beaches, river valleys, and lush jungle covered mountains. This sleepy beach town sits 30 minutes south of Quepos\/Manuel Antonio and 45 minutes west of San Isidro del General. For years it has been a surfing destination, but even [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Spotlight on Dominical: Sleepy Beach Town Waking Up? - Properties in Costa Rica Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"by Rod Martin Dominical is the gateway to the Costa Ballena - a 30 mile stretch of beaches, river valleys, and lush jungle covered mountains. 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