Dominical has the best of Costa Rica all packaged together in a small area: National parks, secluded beaches, virgin rainforests, spectacular sunsets, spa treatments, wildlife, adventure activities, water sports of every kind.

Dominical, long known as a world-class surfing destination, is located approximately 25 miles south of the port of Quepos and the Manuel Antonio National Park on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The Dominical area is one of the few unique spots along the Pacific coast of Central America where the mountains descend into the deep blue waters of the ocean. Kiana Dominical is part of the larger Punta Dominical development, a property that includes 1,000 acres oceanfront and ocean view land set along more than two miles of coastline.

Kiana Dominical is our signature resort, conveniently located near the town of Dominical and set in perfect location where the mountains dramatically fall into the sea. Rising from the coastline where Kiana sits, the scenic rainforest terrain of Dominical extends to an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet. In short, Kiana’s dramatic location combined with its convenient location will make Kiana Dominical a fantastic place to enjoy a fully-serviced, luxury vacation home.

“People love the beach. Kiana Dominical and the rest of the Punta Dominical properties are one of the last affordable, unspoiled oceanfront properties in all the world. They are not making any more real estate like this.” - Hal Wright, Managing Partner, Punta Dominical, S. A.

North American travelers to Costa Rica appreciate accessibility with no “jet lag.” San Jose, Costa Rica is only two and a half hours from Miami. More than 20 direct flights are available daily from U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, New York, and Atlanta. Such accessibility has increased demand in the past ten years for Costa Rica real estate. Situated in the Central Standard time zone, the time in Costa Rica varies by no more than two hours from any U. S. location.

Getting to Dominical is easy. You can hop on a local 20-minute flight to Quepos Airport on either SANSA (San Jose International Airport) or NatureAir (San Jose Municipal Airport). From there, you can rent a car or arrange for a local taxi for the one-hour ride to Dominical. Keep in mind that as a result of construction on the Quepos-Dominical road, the ride will be a bit bumpy during certain times of the year (this last leg of the coastal highway is expected to be completed in the next 24 months). If you have more time and wish to explore some of Costa Rica’s scenery, you can rent a car at one of several international rental car agencies (eg Hertz, Budget, Avis) in San Jose Downtown or Airport.

The drive to Dominical is about three to four hours, depending on time of day and which of the two scenic routes you choose. You can go by way of Jaco/Quepos and enjoy the coffee plantations, ranches, and palm plantations – with a stop near Carrillo National Park and observe the crocodiles lazing in the river. Or you can go south from San Jose, by way of historic Cartago, the scenic and lush mountain area of Chirripo, and onto Southern Costa Rica’s gateway town of San Isidro. Either way, you’ll not only enjoy Costa Rica’s natural diversity, but you’ll also have a context for why Costa Rica real estate has become an attractive alternative in international real estate investment.

Dominical is in the southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica. Located at approximately nine degrees latitude, the weather is tropical. Temperatures do not vary much from month to month (75 to 85 degrees F. year round). As in other countries in the tropics, there are two predominant seasons. June through November is the winter or rainy season. Mornings and early afternoons are sunny, with rain showers occurring in the late afternoons and evenings. There are few days during this season in which it actually rains all day. Temperatures are generally in the cooler range during these months. While rains may be heavy, hurricanes are very rare on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. December through May is considered the summer, or dry season. Rain may occur from time to time, but the weather is generally dry and slightly warmer than during the rainy season. Regardless of the season, exposure to the sun can be intense and sunscreen and protective clothing are highly recommended.