Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There's a
Banco de Costa Rica
(BCR; 2787-0381; 9am-4pm Mon-Fri)
on the highway
just outside of town, and a postal service upstairs in the same small shopping center.
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
Waves, currents and riptides in Dominical are very strong, and there have been drownings
in the past. Watch for red flags (which mark riptides), follow the instructions of posted
signs and swim at beaches that are patrolled by lifeguards. If you're smart, this is no prob-
lem, but people die here every year.
Also, Dominical attracts a heavy-duty party crowd, which in turn has led to a burgeon-
ing drug problem.
Getting There & Away
MOVIES IN THE JUNGLE
The decade-long (give or take) tradition of Friday and Saturday night movies, high on the
hillside in Escaleras, had taken an indefinite hiatus on our last visit. The creators of this
some point in the future; check the website for signs of life.
BUS
Buses pick up and drop off passengers along the main road in Dominical.
Palmar
US$2, 1½ hours, departs 4:45am, 10:30am and 3pm.
Quepos
US$8, two hours, departs 5:30am, 8:30am, 1pm, 1:20pm and 3pm.
Uvita
US$1.20, 20 minutes, departs 4:45am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:40pm, 1pm, 3pm,
5pm and 9:40pm.
TAXI
Taxis to Uvita cost US$10 to US$20, while the ride to San Isidro de El General costs
US$25 to US$35, US$55 to US$65 for Quepos. Cars accommodate up to five people, and
can be hailed easily in town from the main road.
