Your stay — Rio Lindo
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Village — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
FarMar — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Emergency Contacts
DominicalCentral emergency number 911 works in Dominical. For non-urgent police, call 117 or 258-5199 (local Osa station). The nearest hospital is in San Isidro de El General (Hospital Escalante Pradilla, +506 2771-3126). For 24/7 tourist assistance, dial 2295-4896 (ICT).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dominical, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rio Lindo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · FarMar — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Dominical bus stop (Costanera) → Jazzy's River House (via Barrio El Progreso)
💡 No official stops – wave it down near the Super Dominical supermarket. Pay with exact colones; the driver will drop you at the bridge just past Jazzy's. Walk the last 200m over the river – it's quieter and safer than the main road.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Jazzy's River House, Dominical
💡 Book through Tropical Tours or RideCR – they’ll meet you outside arrivals with a sign. The drive crosses Cerro de la Muerte, so grab a window seat for the cloud forest views.
Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) → Jazzy's River House, Dominical
💡 If flying into Quepos on Nature Air or Sansa, share a shuttle with other passengers – split cost drops to $15 each. Request the driver take the coastal route for views of Playa Matapalo.
San José (Coca-Cola terminal) → Dominical (main road stop)
💡 The bus drops you on the Costanera highway, a 20-minute walk (or $5 taxi) to Jazzy's. Pack snacks and a water bottle – stops are quick and rural.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Rio Lindo?
Check-in at Rio Lindo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Dominical
💡 Use their free WiFi inside the building — it's faster than most cafes. Check their Facebook page for the week's events before visiting.
💡 Arrive before 9am for the calmest water and best chance to spot scarlet macaws in the trees at the north end.
💡 Bring your own food and water — there are no shops nearby. The dirt road is bumpy but walkable in 30 minutes from the centre.
💡 The free entrance is via the main beach path near Bahia Ballena village — skip the paid parking lot and walk from the public access at the south end of town.
💡 Go early on a weekday to have the lower pool to yourself. The hike is steep and muddy after rain — proper shoes are essential. Bring cash for the entrance fee.