Weekend Wild · Costa Rica

Dominical with kids

Ideal for families seeking nature, surfing, waterfalls, and less-crowded experiences.

Family activities

  1. Dominical Beach

    Dominical Beach is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  2. Dominicalito Beach

    Dominicalito Beach is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  3. Nauyaca Waterfalls

    Nauyaca Waterfalls gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  4. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge

    Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  5. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

    Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  6. Iguana Rescue and Wildlife Center

    Iguana Rescue and Wildlife Center creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  7. Baru River Mangrove Kayaking

    Baru River Mangrove Kayaking adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  8. Dominical Family Surf Lesson

    Dominical Family Surf Lesson adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  9. Matapalo Beach

    Matapalo Beach is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  10. Playa Linda

    Playa Linda is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  11. Playa Hermosa de Osa

    Playa Hermosa de Osa is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  12. Marino Ballena National Park

    Marino Ballena National Park gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  13. Whale's Tail Beach

    Whale's Tail Beach is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  14. Uvita Waterfall

    Uvita Waterfall gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  15. Whale Watching from Uvita

    Whale Watching from Uvita creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  16. Caño Island Snorkeling Tour

    Caño Island Snorkeling Tour adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  17. Sierpe Mangrove Boat Tour

    Sierpe Mangrove Boat Tour reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.

    Tours · All ages · Paid

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  18. Terraba-Sierpe Wetlands

    Terraba-Sierpe Wetlands gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  19. Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip

    Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  20. Rainmaker Conservation Park

    Rainmaker Conservation Park gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  21. Savegre River Family Rafting

    Savegre River Family Rafting adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  22. Eco Chontales Waterfall

    Eco Chontales Waterfall gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  23. Poza Azul Waterfall

    Poza Azul Waterfall gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  24. Diamante Waterfall Hike

    Diamante Waterfall Hike offers a manageable family route with scenery that makes the walk feel adventurous.

    Kid-Friendly Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  25. Finca 6 Stone Spheres Site Museum

    Finca 6 Stone Spheres Site Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.

    Museums · All ages · Paid

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  26. Los Cusingos Bird Sanctuary

    Los Cusingos Bird Sanctuary creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  27. Reptilandia Costa Rica

    Reptilandia Costa Rica creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  28. Quebradas Biological Center

    Quebradas Biological Center gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  29. Dominical Farmers Market

    Dominical Farmers Market is an easy family wander filled with local flavor, choice, and memorable treats.

    Food & Markets · All ages · Paid

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  30. Hacienda Ebano Nature Trails

    Hacienda Ebano Nature Trails offers a manageable family route with scenery that makes the walk feel adventurous.

    Kid-Friendly Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost

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