Route Pura Vida

Uvita to Dominical

20 km (12 miles)

Beach scene at Uvita, Costa Rica
From

Uvita

Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.

See this destination
Beach scene at Dominical, Costa Rica
To

Dominical

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

See this destination

Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 20 km (12 mi)
Duration: ~30 min

From Uvita, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the full 19 km into Dominical.

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.

🚌

Shuttle

Duration: ~1 hour

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

🛩️

Flight

Not Available

Search Another Route