Yes, there is a doctor in Dominical whose office is at the Purblo del Rio near the town entrance. There is also a doctor in Uvita at the 24-hour medical clinic at The Dome commercial center.

The nearest major hospital is about 40 minutes south of Dominical just outside the city of Cortes. Red Cross regional base is also in Cortes. There are countless doctors and pharmacies in the city of San Isidro, 40 minutes inland. The medical care standard is generally good, and not that expensive for minor issues. Visit our Health Tips section to get advice on how to keep healthy while traveling in Costa Rica.