Have a Jungle & Beach Wedding in Dominical, Costa Rica
Dominical makes a great place for your Costa Rica Wedding, here is why:
Stunning natural beauty
You will marry in pristine nature! The mountainous jungle teeming with exotic wildlife starts almost right where the Pacific Ocean ends, creating a dramatic scenery. You will encounter exotic wildlife just by driving or walking around.
A large variety of romantic beaches
The area of Dominical offers a large variety of beaches; small romantic beaches in a bay surrounded by jungle or long stretched-out beaches where you can walk for miles without seeing another person. Both types make a great location for your wedding ceremony and/ or wedding photoshoot.
Great climate
It never gets cold in Dominical, it is always nicely warm; grooms usually marry on flip flops in Dominical ;-). The water of the ocean is refreshing but not chilly; it stays ‘warm’ year-round. Rain can occur being so close to rainforest, but it hardly rains to such degree that it gets annoying. Whether you are in the hills or on the beach, the area offers spectacular sunsets! Read more on this in our blog article Getting married in Costa Rica; the best wedding months.
No mass tourism
Dominical is a popular destination for surfers and other nature minded tourists from all over the globe. This is not a destination of mass tourism. Besides that the area is known for its stunning natural beauty and beaches – it is also known for its relaxed vibe – all together creating a wonderful ambiance for your romantic Costa Rica wedding.
Many activities and tourist attractions
Dominical is located nearby four national parks: Manuel Antonio National Park, Marino Ballena National Park, Chirripo National Park and Corcovado National Park. Visiting the mysterious stone spheres of Costa Rica – an UNESCO world heritage site – is also a great day tour from Dominical. Besides the national parks and other nature parks there are many more things to do in the area of Dominical; from self-guided day trips to organized tours. Go rafting or repelling, visit awesome waterfalls, zip-line through canopy or kayak the famous caves of Cinco Ventanas. Please go to the following page for a complete list of things to do in Dominical.
Just an easy three hour drive away from the main international airport
SJO International Airport in Alajuela near San Jose (the capital) is just an easy three hour drive away. Unlike many other beach communities in Costa Rica, the roads to Dominical are paved and in excellent condition. The domestic airport of Quepos (XQP) is just 30 minutes away from Dominical (also via a well maintained paved road).
Great wedding venue available in Dominical
Hotel Villas Rio Mar is an excellent wedding venue; read all about it on this page.
Please ask us if want to know more about having your Costa Rica wedding in Dominical.