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ural pools. Led by experienced guides, the six-hour tours include breakfast, lunch and
transfers from Dominical - reservations required. Alternatively, you can pay US$5 and
hike to the falls independently if you're in decent shape.
The center is located 10km up the road to San Isidro de El General; you'll find the junc-
tion just north of the turnoff for Dominical. Accommodations in Dominical can also ar-
range tours.
Parque Reptilandia
ZOO
( 8308-8855, 2787-0343;
www.crreptiles.com
;
adult/child US$12/6; 9am-4:30pm)
Though Parque Reptilandia is a reptile lover's dream come true on any day, keep in mind
that Friday is feeding day. If you're traveling with kids who love slick and slimy reptiles
and amphibians, or you yourself just can't get enough of these prehistoric creatures, don't
miss the chance to get face to face with Costa Rica's most famous reptiles. The animal
park is home to everything from alligators and crocodiles to turtles and poison-dart frogs.
Our favorite is the viper section, home to such infamous critters as the deadly fer-de-
lance. The park is located in the town of Platanillo, which is 7km up the road to San Isidro
de El General. Find the junction just north of the turnoff to Dominical.
Bamboo Yoga Play
YOGA
( 2787-0229, in USA 323-522-5454;
www.bambooyogaplay.com
;
classes US$14)
Complementary as yoga is to surfing, it's no wonder the practice is sweeping across Costa
Rica. This lovely Dominical studio offers a variety of classes for all levels, including
unique dance-yoga-flow hybrid styles and even burlesque dance. The studio also serves as
a center for yoga and arts retreats and offers several tidy accommodations for people inter-
ested in yoga-intensive stays.
Dominical Surf Adventures
RAFTING, SURFING
( 8897-9540, 2787-0431;
www.dominicalsurfadventures.com
;
8am-5pm Mon-Sat, 9am-3pm Sun)
A bit of an adventurer's one-stop shop, visitors can book white-water trips, kayaking,
snorkel and dive trips and surf lessons from this humble little desk on the main drag. Raft-
ing trips start at US$80 (for runs on the Class II and III Guabo) and include a more chal-
