PuraVidaThe Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica offers an incredibly diverse selection of great things to do, all within minutes of Bella Vista Lodge. We're happy to schedule and book tours and excursions. Remember you will need 4 wheel drive to get to the Lodge and to most of the excursions listed below. Enjoy Costa Rica. Pura Vida!!!

HorsebackRidingToursDominical

We offer horse tours with Woody’s Bella Vista Tours to the Santo Cristo Falls.

Surfing Dominical Costa Rica

The Dominical area offers some of the best surfing in this hemisphere.  We have 2 in-house instructors and 7 different beaches within 20 minutes of the Lodge.

DinningDominicalCostaRica
Great, imaginatively prepared dishes at Bella Vista Lodge made with the freshest ingredients the Southern Pacific Zone has to offer. Or dine out in Dominical, Uvita or Ojochal. The area has so much to offer; enjoy live music featuring incredibly talented former touring artists and numerous dance clubs.

Nightlife Dinning Dominical Costa Rica

Dominical offers a wide variety of options for entertainment and dining. Whether it's a fresh caught seafood or dancing in an open air discotheque you will have a great time!

Zipline Tours Dominical Costa Rica
Jungle Canopy Tours and Ziplining are available 20 minutes from the Lodge.

Snorkeling Scuba Dominical
Snorkeling and spearfishing expeditions from our nearby beaches


Sport fishing Domincal
Charters available to Cano Island. Fish marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, snapper, wahoo, roosterfish, and tuna are all swimming within sight of shore.

WhiteWaterRaftingBoatingCostaRica
Enjoy anything from a mellow float to a raging torrent depending on experience level or the desire for adventure.Savegre, Naranjo, and Chorro Rivers. Especially great for groups! Guides have many years of experience and teach your group to act as a precision team.

ParaglidingCostaRica 
Para glide above the beach! Launching from the plantele above Bella Vista, 1800 feet abve the Pacific. Tandem rides available with instructor.

WhaleWatchingDominical
Humpback Whales are seen here in two well defined seasons. From the Northern Hemisphere, migrating here from December through April to mate before returning to the frigid waters of the North, While those from the Southern Hemisphere can be seen here from July through October. Occasionally Bryde's Whales and Pilot Whales are sighted here too. Dolphins are present year round.

BirdWatchingCostaRica
A wide variety of beautiful and exotic species of birds live around the Bella Vista Lodge. See and hear toucans, black parrots, Clay-colored Robin and many more!

StargazingCostaRica
Perched far from city lights, near the top of a mountain Bella Vista Lodge offers a breathtaking night sky. You will be able to see the swath of the milky way along with a myriad of constellations and planet. We also have binoculars for stargazing.

YogaDominical
Become centered with yoga instruction at the Lodge. Magnificent setting!

MassageSpaCostaRica
Relax and invigorating massage and mini-spa treatments on the deck overlooking the Pacific using fresh body scrubs incorporating local fruits, herbs and vegetables. Full menu of treatments available.

What People Are Saying...

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“Amazing... some of the best horseback riding of my life”…

“Amazing... some of the best horseback riding of my life”…

“Amazing... some of the best horseback riding of my life”

"The ride up the mountain to get here is crazy steep. You must have a 4 wheel drive,, like all of Costa Rica.The view is incredible. It is just so amazing and unique. You can see the waves breaking fr…

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“Unequaled views of the Pacific and Osa Peninsula; fun and accommodating owner/host”…

“Unequaled views of the Pacific and Osa Peninsula; fun and accommodating owner/host”…

“Unequaled views of the Pacific and Osa Peninsula; fun and accommodating owner/host”

My guidebook spoke of a "Colorado-style lodge with magnificent views" that would arrange horseback tours to Cascadas Nauyaca. These photos only hint at the magnificence. Personable and detail-orien…

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“right on”…

“right on”…

“right on”

"My experience at Bella Vista was awesome. The accomodations were top notch and the food, prepared by the owner - Bert Woodson - was five star. I love the area of Dominicalito and Dominial and find th…

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“Escape Everything”…

“Escape Everything”…

“Escape Everything”

"I just stayed a week at the bella vista lodge and had an fabulously relaxing time. It is a great location to get away and just chill out because there is no one to bother you on the top of a mountain…

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“A great stay!”…

“A great stay!”…

“A great stay!”

"We had a wonderful time at the Lodge. Unfortunately our stay was far too short but Bert went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and safe (emergency medical provisions for my daughter!). The…

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“The Bella Vista View”…

“The Bella Vista View”…

“The Bella Vista View”

"The Bella Vista which overlooks Dominicalito is one of the best hidden secrets in Dominical. Not only do they offer gourmet brunches and dinners at an affordable price but also the suites and cabinas…

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“Unique Experience”…

“Unique Experience”…

“Unique Experience”

"My 3 nights at the Bella Vista Lodge was the highlight of my Costa Rica trip. I stayed in the Lodge (there are 2 cabins as well). The lodge is a social place with a pretty open design, so don't expec…

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“Total Jungle Immersion”…

“Total Jungle Immersion”…

“Total Jungle Immersion”

"We arrived in Dominical in the evening. After a 10 minute 4-wheel drive up hill, across three rivers, we arrived at Bella Vista. We were greeted by two friendly dogs and two cuddly cats who led us up…

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“Nice place to take in Dominical”…

“Nice place to take in Dominical”…

“Nice place to take in Dominical”

"Bert was a great host with tons of local knowledge and a excellent chef. The food he prepared every night was fresh and awakened your taste buds every time! He gave us many ideas of things to do and…

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