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Dominical to Marino Ballena National Park

22 km (13 miles)

Beach scene at Dominical, Costa Rica
From

Dominical

A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.

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Beach scene at Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica
To

Marino Ballena National Park

A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 22 km (13 mi)
Duration: ~30 min

From Dominical, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the full 19 km into Marino Ballena National Park.

Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~1 hour

Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.

Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.

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Flight

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