Rafting · Savegre — Full Day
Class II/III · Easy · 5–6 hours · From age 4 · $135
Our recommended tour for families, beginners and anyone who wants a safe, fun river adventure surrounded by nature.
Here the mountains
kiss the sea
Custom tours and experiences in one of the most charming corners of the planet. No mega-buildings, no rush. Just nature, ocean and pura vida.
The place
Dominical, the gateway to Costa Rica's South Pacific — Uvita, your ideal base
The South Pacific of Costa Rica is one of the most charming places in the world. Dominical stands as the welcoming gateway to this vibrant coastline, while Uvita serves as your strategic home base to experience every wonder where the mountains kiss the sea.
Here there is an abundance of reds, oranges, blues, and greens. You can witness the lush rainforest touching the ocean, where life and nature connect infinitely. Paradise is represented by Costa Rica's national parks, marine preserves, cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches, and abundant flora and fauna.
Dominical, our gateway diamond, continues to charm visitors with its laid-back character—free of mega-buildings, fast food joints, and high-speed stress. Right from this peaceful threshold into Uvita, your central hub, you are ideally located to set out on whale watching at Marino Ballena, scuba diving at Caño Island, hiking Corcovado, or simply enjoying pure tranquility. If the visitor wants to do much, or nothing much at all, our little slice of paradise is prepared to oblige.
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Bilingual assistance
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Tours
Our tours
Rafting · Chorro — Half Day
Class IV/V · Advanced · 5–6 hours · Dry season · $135
Technical rapids and pure adrenaline for experienced rafters looking for a true challenge on the river.
Rafting · Guabo — Half Day
Class III/IV · Intermediate · 5–6 hours · Rainy season · $135
Fun rapids and technical sections for experienced rafters looking for a dynamic adventure surrounded by rainforest.
Canopy · Osa Canopy Zipline Tour
7 cables · 2–3 hours · From age 4 · From $90.40
Fly over 323 hectares of primary rainforest on seven cables, including a brand new 1.1 km zipline.
Jungle ATV Tour
Approx. 5 hours · Daily · From age 4 · Uvita
Explore rivers and waterfalls, discover local coffee production and enjoy snacks and a fruit buffet with bilingual guides.
Surf Lessons
Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Approx. 2 hours · From $65
Personalized, year-round lessons with no more than two students per instructor.
Whale & Dolphin Watching
2.5–3 hours · Departs 8:30 a.m. · Adults $85
Discover dolphins, seasonal humpback whales and the coastal wonders of Marino Ballena National Park.
Snorkeling Caño Island
6–7 hours · Departs 7:30 a.m. · Adults $150
Explore Caño Island’s protected coral reefs with guided snorkeling, lunch and time to relax on the beach.
Sierpe Wildlife Mangrove Tour
2.5–3 hours · Departs 8:30 a.m. · Adults $85
Navigate the channels of the Sierpe River and spot monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and dozens of bird species.
Corcovado National Park Day Tour
7–8 hours · Boat from Uvita · Adults $170 · Children $100
Boat from Uvita Beach and hike the trails of San Pedrillo in the most biologically intense place on Earth, with a naturalist guide and lunch.
Wildlife Uvita Night Tour
2 hours · Departs 6:00 p.m. · $75
Discover the hiding wonders of the Uvita night forest: frogs, snakes, spiders and the symphony of the rainforest.
Sea Kayaking Tour Ballena Park
3–4 hours · Tide-dependent departure · Adults & children $88
Paddle to the reef for guided snorkeling, break at the iconic Whale Tail and finish through the mangroves of Marino Ballena.
Terraba Mangrove Kayaking Tour
3–4 hours · Tide-dependent departure · Adults & children $88
Paddle the protected channels of the Terraba-Sierpe wetlands: over 300 bird species, five mangrove species, crocodiles and monkeys.
Half Day Inshore Fishing Trip
4–5 hours · Departs 7:00 a.m. · 1–4 people $798
Fish the rich waters of Uvita bay, Hermosa beach and Dominicalito for rooster fish, trevally, barracuda, snapper and mahi-mahi.
Full Day Offshore Fishing Trip
7–8 hours · Departs 7:00 a.m. · 1–4 people $1,395
Run up to 20 miles offshore for mackerel, wahoo, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna and snapper, plus 1.5 hours of snorkeling at Cano Island.
Kayak & SUP · Mangroves Nature Tour
Easy · 4 hours · 2–25 people · $80
Paddle calm mangrove estuaries in Matapalo and spot sloths, monkeys and tropical birds.
Kayak & Snorkel · Whale's Tail Combo
Easy · 4 hours · 2–25 people · $90
Paddle, snorkel the reef and walk the Whale's Tail sandbar at Marino Ballena National Park.
Kayak · Ventanas Waves & Caves
Intermediate · 3–4 hours · 2–15 people · $85
Open ocean paddling along Ventanas Beach, sea caves and kayak surfing back to shore.
Kayak & SUP · Rio Baru Short Paddle
Easy · 2 hours · 2–25 people · $65
Casual paddle up the Rio Baru in Dominical: wildlife, calm water and views of town from the river.
Horse Riding · Beach Horse Riding Tour
Approx. 1h 20 min · Private beach · $65
Ride through the property and forest, then enjoy 40 minutes on an exclusive private beach with ocean views.
Horse Riding · Forest Tour or Waterfall
Approx. 2 hours · Secondary forest · Waterfall (seasonal) · $65
Ride from the corrals through secondary forest, spot birds and monkeys, and refresh at a waterfall when weather and trail conditions allow.
Horse Riding · Sunset Horse Riding Tour
Approx. 2 hours · Private beach · Sunset · $70
Ride through the property and forest, then enjoy 40 minutes on a private beach while the sun sets over the ocean.
Horse Riding · Cowboy Tour
Approx. half day · Ranch experience · $70
Learn to prepare a horse, visit the cattle corrals, milk cows and help move the herd on a real working ranch.
Special services
For your peace of mind
Concierge Assistant
Local support for a seamless stay, from planning to last-minute requests.
Private Dinner & Catering
Customized private dining, bartending and event catering throughout Costa Rica.
Personal Shopping
Pre-Arrival Grocery Stocking Service — walk into a fully stocked kitchen.
In-house Massage
Signature massages, couples packages, scrubs and facials at your accommodation.
Private Transportation
Door-to-door private transfers for airports, villas and destinations across Costa Rica.
Restaurant Reservations
Thoughtful local recommendations and reservations matched to your plans.
Car Rental
A nationwide rental network with more than 50 offices and a fleet for every kind of journey.
About Us
Meet Silvia
“Life is a vacation—Live the moment, satisfy the desire, and enjoy the memory. Take it slow and enjoy every second, just like the sloths.”
Welcome to South Costa Rica! As a local expert, my passion is helping you experience the magic of where the mountains kiss the sea.
Whether you are watching humpback whales in Uvita, rafting the Savegre, learning to surf in Dominical or hiking deep into Corcovado, every experience is arranged with local guides, small groups and the personal care of someone who calls this coast home.
Take it slow and ask me anything — I am happy to build your itinerary, one pura vida moment at a time.
Our South Pacific
Dominical, Gateway to the South Pacific
Dominical welcomes you as the gateway to Costa Rica's South Pacific, with Uvita as your ideal home base. No mega-buildings, no fast food, no rush—just the perfect starting point to explore waterfalls, marine national parks, and untouched nature.
Where lush rainforest meets the ocean and adventures begin.
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Wildlife & Community Heroes
Vacation with Purpose
Discover and support the local initiatives that protect our wildlife, plants, corals and more in Costa Ballena.
Community · Ocean safety
Lifeguards Costa Ballena
Guardavidas Costa Ballena keeps trained lifeguards on Playa Hermosa and Dominical, two beaches with some of the most powerful waves in Costa Rica.
Ocean · Coral reefs
Costa Rica Coral Restoration
Recovers, restores and propagates the coral community of Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, using a laboratory and an ocean nursery.
Wildlife · Rescue & release
Alturas Wildlife Rescue
Non-profit sanctuary in Dominical that rescues injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife — sloths, monkeys, toucans, macaws and more — with the goal of releasing them back to the wild.
Animal welfare · Dogs & cats
El Refugio Costa Ballena
Rescuing dogs and cats in Uvita: medical care and shelter until each animal finds a loving forever home.
Uvita · Dominical · Ojochal
Important information of interest
Weather
Live forecast for Uvita, Dominical and Ojochal.
Tide chart
Plan the Whale's Tail walk and beach days.
Beaches
The six must-see beaches of Costa Ballena.
Restaurants
Silvia's favorite dining recommendations.
Useful tips
SIM card, money, markets, buses and Spanish.
Waterfalls
Nauyaca, El Pavón, Uvita, Rana Roja and more.
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