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Costa
Rica
Country
Map
Country Highlights
Central
& South Pacific Coasts
Dominical
The
Beaches
Water and Land Activities
Local Attractions
Total Relaxation
Weather
Central & South Pacific Coasts
Dominical is uniquely situated at the crossroad between
Costa Rica’s central and southern Pacific coasts, where
mountainous rainforest meets dramatic surfs, offering an
unmatched diversity of adventures and explorations.
Natural Diversity and Beauty
Costa Rica comprises only 0.01 percent of the earth’s
landmass (less than 20,000 square miles), yet it is home to
five percent of the planet’s animal and plant species.
There are more species of plants and animals per acre in
Costa Rica than anywhere in the world. Biodiversity is
evident everywhere: 10,000 species of plants, 850 species of
birds, 800 species of butterflies, 500 species of mammals,
reptiles, and amphibians. You don’t have to travel far
within the country to experience a different and unique
ecosystem: mountains over 12,000 feet; active volcanoes;
cloud and rain forests; waterfalls and tropical jungles;
banana, sugar, pineapple, coffee, and papaya plantations;
mangrove forest and coastal swamps; and beaches and marine
environments that support a variety of water fowl, fish and
crustaceans.
National Parks and Reserves
Approximately 30 percent of
Costa Rica is protected as national parks, biological and
archeological reserves, and wildlife refuges. Four national
parks, Corcovado, Ballena, Chirripo and Manual Antonio are
within a few hours drive of Dominical.
Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge
Corcovado National Park
Ballena National Marine Park
Chirripo National Park
Cano
Island Reserve
Manual Antonio
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