Barú
in Pérez Zeledón of Provincia de San José, Costa Rica

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.281 and -83.844 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 16' 52" and W -83° 50' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Colon - CRC
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:37 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:17 am and 5:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Costa Rica in Central America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Costa Rica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Costa Rica. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Barú

Barú in Pérez Zeledón (Provincia de San José) is located in Costa Rica about 48 mi (or 77 km) south of San Jose, the country's capital town.

Current time in Barú is now 07:37 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Costa Rica with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Barú. The closest airport in Costa Rica is Quepos Managua Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Costa Rica is Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís in a distance of 94 mi (or 151 km), East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Quepos, Quepos, San Marcos, San Pablo and Monterrey. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

28°C (82 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Villa Ambiente

Address
3,0 mi
2 km este de Dominicalito
00000 Dominical
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 6:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 22:00


Villas Tekoa

Address
2,2 mi
3km south of Playa Dominical, Osa
60504 Dominical
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Natuga Ecolodge and Natural Reserve

Address
1,9 mi
Platanillo de Baru
Baru
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Address
2,2 mi
12km South of Dominical
60504 Dominical
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mavi Surf Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
275 m SW & 90 m SE of BCR
Dominical
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villas Alturas

Address
4,4 mi
San Martin Norte
Dominical
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tropical Sands Dominical Eco Inn

Address
2,4 mi
120 meters from the beach
60504 Dominical
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CRISTAL BALLENA HOTEL RESORT

Address
2,4 mi
COASTAL HIGHWAY 34, 7 KM SOUTH O
10107 Playa Ballena
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Del Mar

Address
2,4 mi
Los4 Suenos Marina Village
00000 Playa Jaco
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bay Residences

Address
2,4 mi
Los1 Suenos Marina Village
00000 Playa Jaco
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Dominical Vacation Rental - Blue Shack - Aerial Tour

Published: September 08, 2014
Length: 08:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aerial Media Costa Rica

The Blue Shack contains two, three bedroom rental units, making it perfect for groups of any size looking for accommodations just steps from the beach in Dominical. For more information take...


Costa Rica Surf Camp

Published: September 27, 2012
Length: 34:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sunset Surf Dominical

Premiere Costa Rica surf camp Sunset Surf Dominical offers the finest adventure packages throughout the Dominical area! http://sunsetsurfdominical.com Contact the guys at Blue Kite Cinema...


Drive from project Dominical to Playa Dominical

Published: October 10, 2012
Length: 00:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CityvidsTV

http://www.costaricarealestateeco.com The drive from the development to the beach is approximately 6 kilometers and takes less then 10 minutes by car.


Playa Dominical // Costa Rica // Canon EOS 600D

Published: March 29, 2015
Length: 53:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mighty Moe TV

Mit den beständigen Wellen gilt Playa Dominical wohl als einer der besten Surfspots Costa Ricas. Neben dem Wassersport bietet das kleine Städtchen an der südlichen Pazifikküste auch weitere...


Hotel Cuna Del Angel Dominical Costa Ballena

Published: February 11, 2015
Length: 44:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ballena Tales Magazine and South Pacific Cost

Cuna del Angel” (Angel's cradle) is an exclusive and cozy boutique hotel located at Bahia Ballena (Whale bay), the entrance to the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica.


Hotels in Dominical: what are the best hotels in dominical costa rica?

Published: May 11, 2012
Length: 52:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alex Rojas

http://hotels-costarica.cr One of the most luxury Hotels in dominical is Cuna del Angel (Angel's cradle) is an exclusive and cozy boutique hotel in dominical beach, amidst of exuberant tropical...


dominical costa rica

Published: May 11, 2012
Length: 26:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alex Rojas

dominical costa rica is in the south region, this luxury property named Cuna del Angel offers high quality standards in service and sustainability, its facilities are comfortable and intimate,...


BOEING 727-200 Dominical Costa Rica

Published: February 21, 2011
Length: 38:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sergio Alonso Morera Mejías

Se dice que será un restaurante.


Directions from Dominical to CostaClay Rentals in Lagunas Costa Rica Google Map

Published: February 12, 2015
Length: 42:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gina Mindock

Using Google Maps I narrated the way to CostaClay off of Ridge Road in Lagunas, Costa Rica. The lat and long are 9.296, -83.867.


Strand in Dominical, Costa Rica

Published: June 14, 2009
Length: 13:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erik de Vries

De laatste dagen van de reis verbleven we in Dominical, een surfersdorp aan de pacific ocean in Costa Rica. Zoals te zien in de video hadden we schitterend weer.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dominical

Dominical is a beach-front town in the province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica approximately 45 km south of Quepos. It is famous for large, year-round waves and is well known by most surfers in Costa Rica. The town began as a small fishing village but has since grown into a tourist destination, most notably for surfers. Access from the capital, San José can be via San Isidro de El General to the east or down the coast from Quepos.

Located at 9.25, -83.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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