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- Surfing the beach break: The main draw. Waves peel over a sandy bottom, so falls are forgiving, and mornings tend to be cleaner before the wind rises. Boards and lessons are easy to arrange nearby.
- The rocky headland and tide pools: At low tide you can scramble over dark volcanic rock and peer into pools holding small fish, crabs and anemones. Wear sturdy sandals, because the stone is sharp and slick.
- Sunset on the sand: The beach faces open Pacific, so the sky goes orange over the waterline while surfers trade last waves. Locals gather with drinks and dogs, and it feels unhurried.
- Walking the shoreline to Dominical: A beach stroll toward the neighboring town passes driftwood, fishing boats and the river mouth. You get a sense of how the coast changes in a short stretch, and you end up near cheap
- Surfing the beach break: The main draw. Waves peel over a sandy bottom, so falls are forgiving, and mornings tend to be cleaner before the wind rises. Boards and lessons are easy to arrange nearby.
- The rocky headland and tide pools: At low tide you can scramble over dark volcanic rock and peer into pools holding small fish, crabs and anemones. Wear sturdy sandals, because the stone is sharp and slick.
- Sunset on the sand: The beach faces open Pacific, so the sky goes orange over the waterline while surfers trade last waves. Locals gather with drinks and dogs, and it feels unhurried.
- Walking the shoreline to Dominical: A beach stroll toward the neighboring town passes driftwood, fishing boats and the river mouth. You get a sense of how the coast changes in a short stretch, and you end up near cheap food.
- Birdwatching in the almond trees: The shaded back of the beach attracts scarlet macaws, who feed on almond fruit at certain times of year. Their loud calls and red flashes make an easy morning pause.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.