Surfing The surfing in the Dominical area is second to none in Costa Rica.  From the big waves on Playa Dominical to the easy riding waves of Playa Ventanas, there is something for surfers of all levels.  Costa Paraiso sits on the north end of Playa Dominicalito which has easy to ride waves and a point break when conditions are right.  This is the favored beach of the local surf instructors. Fishing The rocky outcroppings directly in front on Costa Paraiso have some of the best fishing around and just a few steps from our property you can arrange for in-shore fishing tours by boat as well. Osa Canopy Tour Probably the best zipline tour in the area is located near the town of Ciudad Cortez, about 35 mins from Costa Paraiso.  11 lines in all and a Tarzan swing to finish the trip.  Fruit and refreshments are provided after the tour.  They also offer a waterfall repelling tour here as well. Don Lulo's Nauyaca Falls Horseback Tour This fantastic tour takes you to the breathtaking Nauyaca Falls on horseback. Starting at 8:00 AM, you trek through the jungle on horseback for 45 minutes to Don Lulo's home for breakfast and photo ops with tame toucans and macaws. Following that is a half-hour trip by horse to the Nauyaca Falls, where you can swim in the pools or jump from the falls. Upon returning to Don Lulo's home, you are served an excellent lunch, then led back to the starting point. Hacienda Baru Hacienda Baru is a wildlife refuge offering three tours. The Flight of the Toucan is a zipline tour consisting of 8 ziplines that carry you from tree to tree across canopy and canyon floors. Cano Island Caño Island is situated 20 kilometers off the Osa peninsula. The island offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in Costa Rica.  Skin Diver magazine has rated the site as among the best in the world and one of the newest hot spots for adventure diving. The rock formations are volcanic origins; sea fans, cup coral, head corals are the most common. Marine life consists of sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, stingrays, morays, and huge snapper and grouper. There are a variety of tour companies offering tours to Cano Island, most of them are day-long excursions. Costa Paraiso Our new kitchen has just started serving breakfast to our guests.  Delicious menu items can be enjoyed on our patio in the mornings from 7am to 10am with one of the most breathtaking views on the coast. The Refuge Located at the end of the road in Dominical at Pyramys surf hotel, The Refuge makes one the best burgers around and a smoothy to match. La Parcella La Parcella combines the best seafood in the area with stunning vistas. Located on a peninsula at the southern end of Playa Dominicalito, La Parcella is a two-minute drive from Costa Paraiso. Coconut Spice Wedged in the back of Pueblo del Rio in Dominical is a small restaurant with amazing Thai food. The decor at Coconut Spice is rustic, but the food is exceptional. Cuna del Angel Ten minutes south of Costa Paraiso is Cuna del Angel, a beautiful restaurant with a gourmet menu... a perfect fine dining experience. Don't miss the aguacate rolls with peanut sauce! Exotica It may look like a common soda, but Exotica is arguably the best restaurant in the Costa Ballena area. The food is fantastic and the prices are very affordable. Exotica is located 20 minutes south of Costa Paraiso in Ojochal. San Clemente Located in the heart of Dominical, San Clemente offers excellent Mexican food. A favorite gathering spot for locals, this restaurant and bar is the place to be on Friday nights, and a good place to find lunch when wandering around Dominical. Tortilla Flats When you are hanging out on Dominical beach, Tortillas Flats is the place to grab lunch and refreshments. You can watch the surfers ride the waves while eating authentic Costa Rican fare on the cheap. You haven't experienced Dominical until you've visited Torilla Flats.