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1492 Restaurant
Peering over the Pacific Coast, 1492 Restaurant, committed to being "'Islita' community-made", delights guests in ...
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A Mi Modo
The smell of wood-fired pizza wafts from the kitchen onto the street from the first Italian restaurant in Puerto Viejo ...
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Agua Dulce Resort
Agua Dulce is a laid back, eco-friendly beachfront resort that attracts nature lovers and families seeking peace and ...
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Agua Dulce Restaurant and Bar
An oddly but nice combination is present when you dine in the second story open-air Agua Dulce Restaurant & Bar. The ...
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Aguila de Osa Inn
A five-minute boat ride, or a 20 minute walk west from Drake town takes tourists to the Aguila de Osa Inn, a relaxing ...
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Al Chile Viola
To call Al Chile Viola just a Mediterranean restaurant doesn't do justice for the eccentric dishes Italian Chef Emiliano...
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Alma del Pacifico
Beachside luxury takes an artistic twist at Alma del Pacifico where splashes of color adorn the rooms both inside and ...
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Amici
It always work in your favor when the cook at a restaurant designs the menu based on what he or she loves, and that's ...
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Anhinga Lodge
Anhinga Lodge is hidden beneath the rainforest canopy north of Tortuguero National Park where toucans ply the foliage ...
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Arenal Manoa
A half mile down a dirt road, tucked away in the Arenal countryside you'll encounter the sprawling resort village known ...
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Arenal Palace
A fire-engine-red hotel perched on a hill, Arenal Palace has direct views of the Arenal Volcano at affordable prices.
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Arenas del Mar
Look out over the Manuel Antonio coastline from the bubbly confines of your patio's hot tub while staying in the suites ...
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Autentico Hotel
Classy interior design exudes from the Hotel Autentico's walls, just under a mile from the city center of San José and a...
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Backyard Hotel
Backyard's a beachfront hotel and surfer haute so close to the Hermosa Beach the surf practically laps against the patio...
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Balu's Beach Bar and Restaurant
Feel the sand between your toes and the breeze on your face while sitting under the shady mangrove trees at Manuel ...
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Bambu
Bambu wields its culinary influences like colors on the palette of master's easel, combining elements from Indonesian, ...
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Bar Arriba
As the sky fades to dark, Bar Arriba lights up. Vivid red lights, four plasma screen TVs and energy radiating from ...
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Bar Restaurant Pizzeria Playa Carmen
Hold a slice of Pizzeria Playa Carmen's brick oven pizza at just the right angle and it almost appears to be riding ...
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Big Boy Hotel
Big Boy Hotel is part of a block of businesses across from the Limon's baseball stadium, beside both of the city's bus ...
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Black Star Line
The smell of Caribbean spices, bubbling stews and barbequed meats wafts out onto the corner where you'll find locals ...
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Blue Osa
Where lush tropical rainforest merges into pristine ocean waves, you will find a vortex of serenity at the Blue Osa.
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Blue River Resort
Blue River Resort beckons nature lovers and thrill seekers with old-growth rainforest jungle with bountiful wildlife and...
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Borrancho Beach Club & Restaurant
Borrancho Beach Club & Restaurant beachfront provides a backdrop to a lazy afternoon. Bask in the sun by the free-form ...
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Buddha Eyes Restaurant
Leave your shoes at the entrance and step inside the Buddha Eyes Restaurant, opening your senses to the blessings of ...
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Burger Rancho
"Life's better at the beach," and meat and seafood are better at Burger Rancho — stunning Santa Teresa with gourmet food...
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Cabinas Arrecife
From the shaded hammocks and picnic tables of the hotel's restaurant and lounge area, visitors can look through the ...
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Cabinas Carolina
Like the last trading post before venturing into unexplored wilderness, Cabinas Carolina is a backpacker's last chance ...
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Cabinas Los Almendros
Named for the coastal almond trees that flourish along the Puerto Viejo coastline, Cabinas Los Almendros features ...
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Cabuya Bakery
They say "Cabuya's a forgotten town,",but Cabuya Bakery is edible evidence against that. Yes, Cabuya-native Owner ...
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Cafe Cabure
Cafe Cabure is an Argentinean restaurant and chocolate shop in the mountains of Monteverde. Combining the culinary ...
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Cafe Viejo
The simplicity of homemade pasta is a pleasure. One that only fades once you've had your fill of the simply crafted, yet...
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Cafeteria Monka
The talk of the town serves food that just might bring you closer to Zen. Cafeteria Monka is a feel-good, clean ...
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Caliche's Wishbone
Caliche's Wishbone taunts Jaco's window shoppers with generous portions and cool, shaded patios on the town's main drag....
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Camino Verde
Camino Verde's reception and cafe look out over the Nicoya Gulf while the quaint standard rooms' across the street offer...
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Carlos Lodge
Set on a hillside six miles from La Fortuna, Carlos Lodge features cabins with awesome views of Arenal volcano. The ...
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Casa Alice Surf Lodge
Cradled on a small prairie under a manicured garden of towering trees with roaming howler monkeys and wildlife, Casa ...
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Casa Corcovado
Comfortable lodging, gourmet dining, and Spanish-style architecture, all plopped down next to the Corcovado National ...
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Casa del Mar Hostel
One-minute from Playa Santa Teresa, 20 surfboards available, and two cheap Argentine restaurants on site: Casa del Mar ...
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Casa del Mar Restaurant
Argentina has a meaty presence in Santa Teresa — and Casa del Mar Restaurant has some of the best of it, firing up ...
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Casa El Tortugo Drake's Kitchen
A 15-minute walk down a dirt path from the center of Drake town is well worth travelers’ time to enjoy the flavorful ...
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Casa Esmeralda
Not to share her secret, but chef Ana Cecilia Castro uses parsley in just about all of her recipes at Casa Esmeralda in ...
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Casa Luna Hotel
Designed with the best views in mind, each of Casa Luna's 32 colonial-style hotel rooms looks out toward the Arenal ...
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Casa Spa
Embedded in lush tropical gardens on the Hotel Punta Islita grounds, the blissful and intimate Casa Spa provides ...
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Casa Verde Lodge
Casa Verde Lodge features 17 rooms concealed among tropical flora along checkered-tile, mosaic-inlaid pathways in the ...
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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel and Hacienda
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel and Hacienda combines eco-tourism and community outreach providing unique experiences for ...
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Chicken Joe's
Peruvian-spiced rotisserie chicken, local fish tacos, habanero-seasoned ceviche, and decadent homemade desserts — all ...
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Chico's Bar
Chico's Bar has a magical magnetic force about it – attracting Montezuma's medley of tipsy tourists and liquor-loving ...
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Chile Rojo
Climb the stairs of Chile Rojo and enjoy two-for-one mojitos, all-you-can-eat sushi Mondays and a smorgasbord of ...
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Cloud Forest Lodge
Cloud Forest Lodge is tucked between the folds of the Monteverde cloud forest high above Santa Elena. More than three ...
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Coco's Mexican Restaurant
For a taste of Mexico in Samara, belly-up to Coco's Mexican Restaurant during happy hour seven days a week to savor 2-...
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Coconut Hostel
True to its name, coconuts line the garden out front; some of them bursting at the seams as new palm fronds grow out of ...
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Confusione
Confusione's got a good thing going. Two words: Italian Tapas. We're talking mini thin-crust pizzas, gorgonzola stuffed ...
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Coral Caribeno
Stop-in Coral Caribeno for Cahuita's local dish, fish Carpaccio prepared with delicately sliced sea bass seasoned with ...
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Costa Paraiso
There are few better places to enjoy the afternoon than at Costa Paraiso where the tropical sunset radiates blood orange...
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Crocodile Bay Resort
Get 'hooked' to the Crocodile Bay Resort, a place where bill-fishing aspirations come true, with seas full of speeding ...
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Cuna Del Angel
Siphoned from the stills of Scotland's grand castles and distillated by Native Boruca architecture fusing tropical ...
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Curu National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
Slip away to the Curu National Wildlife Refuge cabins for a vacation animated with rustic minimalism, natural jungle ...
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Deelite
Cool off under a thatch roof by the sea over a waffle cone packed with artisanal gelato at Deelite. Italian Co-owner ...
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Don Rufino
Named after one of the city's founders, Don Rufino is the classiest haute in La Fortuna. The restaurant's enormous menu ...
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Drake Bay Cafe
Sandwiched between the edge of the rainforest and panoramic ocean views, Drake Bay Café possesses the effortlessly chill...
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Drake Bay Wilderness Resort
Steps away from rainforest hiking trails and a 20-minute walk to the town of Drake, the Drake Bay Wilderness Resort is ...
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El Ancla Bar and Restaurant
A colored sugar-dusted piña colada and icy watermelon planter's punch tantalize from a table on the beach at El Ancla ...
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El Avion
El Avión is one of the most popular restaurants in Manuel Antonio, instantly recognizable as the restaurant built around...
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El Faro Beach Hotel
Craddle on rock outcropping on a mountain ridge off the eastern hillside of the Manuel Antonio National Park wilderness,...
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El Galeon
Los Suenos' flagship restaurant has earned its reputation over the last 12 years as the bastion for fine-dining in ...
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El Gato Pescador
For the best fish and chips in Manuel Antonio, stop in El Gato Pescador. The menu is simple math: take delicious food ...
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El Lagarto
Wood is the way at El Lagarto in Playa Samara, where savory local seafood, vegetables and high quality meat cuts emerge ...
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El Sabor de Mi Tierra
A meal at El Sabor de Mi Tierra glimpses into culture beyond cuisine, serving classic dishes in a breezy roadside ...
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Encanta La Vida
Unplug from the world, connect with nature, be present, and unwind from the chaos of life at Encanta La Vida Hotel. Lay ...
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Entre Dos Aguas
Feel right at home at Entre Dos Aguas, where modern amenities of a pool, lounge and outdoor kitchenette offer ...
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Evergreen Lodge
Playful capuchin monkeys squirm and wriggle down the branches beside the pool looking for fruit while nearby spider ...
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Exotica
Tahitian stone idols, Indonesian face masks, ceramic roosters, and a wood cannon wine rack loaded and corked with a ...
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Falafel Cafe
Stop by the Falafel Cafe at the Samara Natural Center for healthy grab-and-go sandwiches and salads loaded with spiced ...
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Finca Exotica Eco Lodge
Finca Exotica lies more than 24 miles, (40 kilometers) from Puerto Jimenez, behind an unpaved road just off the ...
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Finca Valverde
It's not uncommon to catch blue morpho butterflies fluttering and hummingbirds darting past while sitting on the patio ...
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Gavilan Lodge
Surrounded by 120 acres of tropical rainforest south of the Sarapiquí River, the Gavilan lodge is a relaxing getaway ...
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Gilded Iguana Hotel
Ride in the last wave, throw on your flip-flops and stroll over to the Gilded Iguana hotel, just a two-minute walk from ...
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Gilded Iguana Restaurant
Shake off the sand between your toes, sit down, order a snack and refuel before returning to the beach. A central hub ...
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Gringo Curt's Seafood and Visitor Center
Start with three fresh menu items; mix in a terrace view with chances of tropical bird and iguana sightings, add ...
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Guaria de Osa
A twelve acre secluded eco-lodge, 30-minute boat ride south from Drake town, surrounded by over 200 species of ...
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Gusto Beach Sports Club
You're invited to Gusto Beach Sports Club for a dose of Italian beachfront extravaganza — celebrating with volleyball ...
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Hacienda Baru
Hacienda Baru's ecolodge is settled among curtains of twisting vines, gnarled roots and lush rainforest canopies ...
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Hacienda Pozo Azul
An adventure center and eco-lodge, Hacienda Pozo Azul's hidden in the recesses of Costa Rica's Caribbean lowland ...
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Heladeria Luna Suave
Heladeria Luna Suave serves up a tasty cone full of freshly made ice cream topped with flavorsome sliced fruit that will...
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Heladeria Popi's
Cool down a hot day with a visit to Heladeria Popi's to enjoy ice cream and quick eats right in center of Drake town.
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Hot Springs Lodge
Drive past the African palm farms, through the small village of Cerros and you'll find Hot Springs Lodge nestled into ...
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Hotel Arenal Jireh
Hotel Arenal Jireh is in the center of downtown La Fortuna where you can stroll through the park, visit the church or ...
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Hotel Belvedere
Elaborated tropical gardens, two pools, Jacuzzi, poolside patio and gracious German owners invite you to relish fresh ...
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Hotel California
Relax poolside and enjoy views of the Pacific coastline over a piña colada made with fresh pineapple at the Hotel ...
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Hotel Celaje
Travel by sea, travel by land, travel lost or travel found – channel your inner Robinson Crusoe pilgrimaging remote ...
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Hotel Costa Coral
An underrated beauty between the Curu National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma, the Hotel Costa Coral in Tambor gifts its ...
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Hotel Domi Locos
A hundred yards up a pot-hole dimpled dirt road, the roar of the ocean reaches the courtyard of Domi Locos hotel. Palm ...
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Hotel El Bambu
Combining natural beauty with the city luxury, Hotel El Bambu manages 40 rooms in the rainforest around the back of the ...
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Hotel Ficus Sunset Suites
Enjoy the views of downtown Santa Elena from the second story balcony at one of the newest hotels to hit the scene in ...
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Hotel Giada
Just a two-minute walk from the beach and Playa Samara's lively bars, restaurants and shops, Hotel Giada brings private ...
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Hotel Heliconia
The sunset suites at Hotel Heliconia have some of the best views of anywhere in Monteverde. Guests can look on as the ...
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Hotel Jardines de Monteverde
Recline in a hammock or sit on the patio and watch the breeze shuffle through the flowers as the sun wanes behind the ...
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Hotel Karahe
Immersed in the rainforest-tangled hills of Manuel Antonio, Hotel Karahe combines beachfront access with jungle villas ...
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Hotel La Colina
Settled on a rolling hill dense with tropical flora off the main road leading through Manuel Antonio, Hotel La Colina ...
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Hotel Las Colinas
Hotel Las Colinas' second-story patio looks out over the Arenal volcano from one of the best viewpoints in downtown La ...
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Hotel Lavas Tacotal
Nestled at the skirts of the imposing 5,500-foot Arenal volcano – almost 2 miles away, Hotel Lavas Tacotal offers awe-...
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Hotel Los Lagos, Spa and Resort
With Sweeping views of two private lakes and San Carlos lowland Valley from a knoll at the skirts of Arenal Volcano, Los...
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Hotel Mar de Luz
Hotel Mar de Luz styles itself as a family-friendly hotel a block off the main drag in the center of Jaco about two ...
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Hotel Meli Melo
With simple lodging spritzed in bright colors, found just a few minutes from Playa Santa Teresa, Hotel Meli Melo's an ...
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Hotel Montana Monteverde
Hotel Montana rests along the Cerro Plano plateau set against the burning sunsets of the Nicoya gulf. The hotel's 42 ...
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Hotel Oleaje Sereno
On the bank of the Sierpe River, a port for entry to Drake Bay, Hotel Oleaje Sereno is an ideal starting point for ...
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Hotel Playa Bejuco
Hotel Playa Bejuco's cobblestone staircases wrap around the auburn walls among the two-story hotel. Rooms overlook the ...
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Hotel Playa Garza
Arrive as guests, leave as friends at the Hotel Playa Garza.
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Hotel Poseidon
Pass by the clover-shaped pool with a swim-up bar on the way to one of Hotel Poseidon's boutique-style rooms. Just a ...
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Hotel Puerto Carrillo
Just seven minutes from the palm-shaded sands of Playa Carrillo, the Hotel Puerto Carrillo is a great getaway to escape ...
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Hotel Puerto Viejo
You'll know you've reached Hotel Puerto Viejo when you see an eclectic group of like-minded locals and international ...
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Hotel Rancho de la Playa Restaurant
Hotel Rancho de la Playa Restaurant has food that makes you want to dance — putting its unique spin on grilled meats and...
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Hotel Samara Inn
Generous glass areas floods the U-shaped Hotel Samara Inn with natural light and fresh beachside air, extending its ...
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Hotel San Bada
Hotel San Bada features luxury accommodations beside the Manuel Antonio National Park only a five-minute walk from the ...
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Hotel The Place
In the outskirts of the Mal Pais farming and fishing village, Hotel The Place surprises you with its posh contemporary ...
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Hotel Tropico Latino
Hotel Tropico Latino blends the classic charm of Costa-Rican-style beach homes or bungalows with the modern comfort ...
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Hotel Villa Lapas
A hundred-foot-tall Guanacaste tree hangs over the red-tiled roof and exposed rafters of the Spanish-style reception ...
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Il Basilico
Mayday! Mayday! The beach vacation pizza craving is sinking in. Rally the troops and head over to Il Basilico Restaurant...
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Il Giardino
Il Giardino is a quiet Italian haute overlooking the Bay of Puerto Jimenez. During the day, the sun and the breeze ...
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Il Peperoni en la Playa Pelada
Your lips curl upward from the sides into a smile as you bite into a slice of wood-fired pizza at Il Peperoni en la ...
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Inka Verde
Inka Verde blends the flavors of Costa Rican ingredients and the Peruvian culinary traditions. You'll notice it when you...
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Jademar Cabins
Smack dab in the heart of the town of Drake, Jademar Cabins is a comfortable and convenient lodging option, walking ...
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Jungle Beach Hotel
The trees shading the Jungle Beach Hotel act as a wildlife corridor for the howler, capuchin and titi monkeys that run ...
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Kapi Kapi
Kapi Kapi is one of the institutions of Manuel Antonio where visitors make reservations a day in advance to get a seat ...
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Kardoes Restaurant
When Robinson Crusoe shipwrecked onto a deserted island, he probably didn't find Dutch pancakes with Gouda cheese, piña ...
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Kasava
When gluten-free called, Kasava answered. Kasava daily bakes artisan bread, burger buns, crostinis, bagels, hash browns ...
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Kaya's Place
Driving into Puerto Viejo, one can't help but notice Playa Negra and its blooms of smoked-colored sand washed over a ...
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KayaSol Restaurant
Just a three-minute walk from the excitement of Playa Guiones, sounds of live music and scents of fresh grilled seafood ...
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Kmbute
Like the house where the neighborhood kids gather after school, Restaurant Kmbute, the staple and only public restaurant...
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Koji's Restaurant
Koji's Restaurant is the superstar of the Santa Teresa dinner scene. Spend just a few hours in the area, and you're ...
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Kura
Secluded along a rainforest mottled ridge overlooking the vast expanse of the Pacific, Kura's boutique villas absorb ...
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L'Acqua Viva Resort and Spa
A true reflection of Balinese-inspired paradise reflects in the waters of L'Acqua Viva Resort and Spa's pools, found ...
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La Cantina
The crackle of the wood fire barbeque and the smell of grilled meat wafts through the open-air under the waxy ...
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La Choza Del Manglar
Wake up to the sounds of ooh-ooh-ahh-ahh at La Choza del Manglar!
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La Cocina de Doña Ana Restaurant
On a day trip to the fishing village of Playa Garza, make sure to stop by the legendary 15-year-old La Cocina de Doña ...
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La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita is a top-notch restaurant burrowed in a second-story rancho in the tropical dry forest of Nosara, uniting ...
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La Foresta Nature Resort
In the midst of the Central Pacific rainforest outside Quepos, La Foresta Nature Resort encompasses a 180-acre private ...
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La Isla Inn
The golden sands and barreling, blue surf of Playa Cocles wait just across the street from La Isla Inn enticing guests ...
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La Leona Eco Lodge
Lie in a hammock and let the wind rock you to sleep as you hear the ocean waves crashing nearby. Listen to nature in ...
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La Mansion Inn Arenal
Whether relaxing poolside watching the sunset over Lake Arenal or retreating back to the rustic cottages, La Mansion Inn...
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La Mansion Inn Manuel Antonio
Perched on a mountain ridge within a luxuriant forest, La Mansion Inn, a five-star Mediterranean style hotel, offers ...
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La Parcela
La Parcela's nautically-themed restaurant is perched on a peninsula between swirling tide pools and foaming surf south ...
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La Perla del Sur Restaurant
Doubling as a restaurant and the office of Sierpe's main tour operator, La Perla Del Sur is the place to go for a fresh ...
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La Vela Latina Beach Bar
Nachos, burgers, seafood and drinks: dinner at La Vela Latina Beach Bar's got the food you crave when you're relaxing on...
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Lagarta Lodge
Perched on the Nosara Biological Reserve, overlooking spectacular panoramic views, the peaceful corridors at the hilltop...
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Lagarta Lodge Restaurant
Dine at Lagarta Lodge Restaurant with an astounding Nosara coastal view and meals bursting with fresh local flavors from...
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Lanterna Ristorante
Biting into the Genovese northern Italian flat bread sprinkled with rosemary and topped with cherry tomatoes, arugula ...
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Las Caletas Lodge
Built next to five acres of old-grown rainforest, just above the smooth Caletas Beach, about a 45 minute walk south from...
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Lazy Mon
Things start to kick off just before sunset at the Lazy Mon as the patio cools off and Bob Marley's reggae rhythms ...
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Lemon Zest
Costa Rican lobster tail cut into bite-sized nibbles lightly dusted with corn starch, lightly-fried, rolled in Buffalo ...
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Leyenda Hotel
Leyenda Hotel is Carrillo's best playground – well, second only to the beach. With two pools and a rancho, kid's ...
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Leyenda Restaurant
Just about everyone in Carrillo knows about Leyenda Restaurant, nearly famous for its heaping portions of fresh local ...
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Lo Que Hay
It is what it is at Lo Que Hay in Playa Samara — and what it is, is good vibes, good drinks, good food and great prices....
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Los Tenideros
After hiking through the rainforest surrounding the famously blue waters of the Celeste River and waterfall, settle down...
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Lotus Garden
Japanese silk screen, Filipino paintings and Indonesian face masks decorate the interior of the Lotus Garden. True to ...
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LuvBurger
LuvBurger has a health mission: save the world one hamburger — or lack thereof — at a time. Bringing their 'guilt-free ...
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Magellan Inn
Manicured gardens wrap around Magellan Inn's six rooms concealing Costa Rica's natural treasures: the scent of Chanel ...
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Mar y Bosque
For a quick and authentic bite of Costa Rican cuisine visit the oldest single-family-own restaurant in the center of ...
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Mariposario Montezuma Gardens B&B
You'll dream of butterflies and flowers and all things happy when you sleep at the Mariposario Montezuma Gardens B&B. It...
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Marisqueria Bar y Restaurante Las Vegas
Latin music, jungle wall decor and vibrant pink and purple table clothes make Marisqueria Bar y Restaurante Las Vegas a ...
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Marisqueria Corcovado
The open air Marisqueria Corcovado restaurant, lying just a few feet away from the Golfo Dulce waters, is one of the ...
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Marlin Bill's
No paper menus here. At Marlin Bill's, an erasable whiteboard with the dinner choices floats from table to table, like ...
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Marlin Restaurant
Marlin's a frequent hangout for beachgoers looking for a respite from the day's heat, cool drinks and fresh seafood with...
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Mary's Restaurant
Whatever's happening on the farm and in the ocean makes way to your plate at Mary's Restaurant in Mal Pais. Really, only...
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Mastico Restaurant
Step out of bustling San Jose and into the sleek, glass walls that surround Mastico Restaurant for a retreat of ...
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Mawamba Lodge
The tropical sunsets wane over the crest of the rainforest canopy, sparkling across Tortuguero River into the docks at ...
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Miss Junie's Hotel
Settled between the Tortuguero River and the crash of the Caribbean surf, Miss Junie's hotel is on the northern edge of ...
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Miss Junie's Restaurant
Walking through the coconut palms on the way to Miss Junie's, you can hear the sizzle of frying patacones (fried green ...
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Mono Verde
Mono Verde is one of the latest restaurants to hit Jaco's main street attacking the scene with a hip, minimalist style, ...
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Montezuma Restaurant
Enter the Montezuma Restaurant from the rugged coast in Montezuma, find Barcelona's Costa Brava-inspired seafood ...
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Mopri
From local fish vendor to restaurateur, Mopri's Owner Ricardo Corrales can attribute his success to the sea and the ...
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Morphos
Morphos trademark blue butterflies adorn the walls throughout the landmark restaurant in downtown Santa Elena. Inside, ...
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Mr. Lelluz
The lusty aroma of garlic sauteing in Italian olive oil wafts over from Mr. Lelluz's beachfront gates, beckoning your ...
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Musashi's Sushi
Yes, there's a sushi bar in the middle of downtown La Fortuna. Though I had some reservations about trying Costa Rican ...
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Nativo Sports Bar
The chalkboard out front says, "Drink till he's cute," but the food inside speaks for itself. Fresh fish tacos, juicy ...
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Nautilus Boutique Hotel
Swirl into the infinite modern luxuries of Nautilus Boutique Hotel, where unbounded energy flows straight from the waves...
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Nosara Yoga Institute
A stay at the Nosara Yoga Village is a full-immersion spiritual experience, thoughtfully designed to revitalize and ...
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Olam
Roll up your yoga mat and go directly to Olam at Hotel Nautilus for your super food fix. The organic, gluten-free ...
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Organico
Mosey down the spunky streets of Montezuma toward Organico for heaping portions of international food and drinkable ...
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Osa Palmas Bar and Restaurant
Zip line your stomach straight into its next meal! The Osa Palmas Restaurant serves as a start and end point for an ...
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Outback Jack's
A collection of knick-knacks and curios adopted, loved, forgotten and found hang from the ceilings, dangle from the ...
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Pachira Lodge
Hang out riverside on Pachira's floating patio cocktail in hand, relax by the pool listening to the lodge's waterfall, ...
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Palma Real Hotel and Casino
Just steps from art museums and the Sabana Metropolitan Park, Palma Real Hotel and Casino features modern accommodations...
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Palma Real Restaurant
More selection means more flavor at the Palma Real Hotel restaurant, bringing worldwide cuisine to the table, including ...
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Pan Pay
Along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, it's the sunrise that's spectacular. And we can't think of a better place to watch ...
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Panaderia Delicias
Quick, locally inspired meals and fresh baked bread and pastries are the core of Panaderia Delicias, established on the ...
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Park Cafe
Park Café's British Chef and Owner Richard Neat, an international restaurateur and self-published author, combines ...
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Pecora Nera
You'll find this fabled "black sheep" at the end of a local block, like a buried treasure among the back roads and ...
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Pizote Lodge
Pizote Lodge's wood cabins and colorful bungalows are built alongside 150-year old towering chilamate trees, biological ...
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Pizza and Pasta a Go Go
From Main Street in downtown Samara, the enticing aroma of warm crust and melted cheese wafts from the ovens of Pizza ...
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Pizza Mail it
A taste of Italy in Costa Rica! A colorful display of hand-painted menu items decorates the walls in Pizza Mail it, ...
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Pocosol Station
In the evenings, mist rolls in on the warm breezes congealing over the canopies and taking on a sapphire hue as sun's ...
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Por Que No?
Great food is simple. Lose the white table cloths, pretentious attitudes and inflated prices what do you have? A wide ...
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Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat
Shiva's limitless love flows through the seafront soils of the luxurious Pranamar Oceanfront Villas and Yoga Retreat. ...
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Puerto Carrillo Hotel Restaurant
Between the serene sunrises, radiant afternoons and sublime sunsets at Playa Carrillo, venture up a seaside hill to the ...
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Punta Islita Hotel
Astounding with ritzy jungle and beachfront panoramas, an infinity-edge pool and tropical pampering in the Casa Spa, ...
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Punto Fusion
Punto Fusion is a refreshing break from typical Costa Rican fare. Drawing on the region's fresh produce, dairy and beef,...
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Pura Gula
Pura Gula's Owner and Head Chef Mark Olieviera searches for inspiration among the fresh fruit and vegetables at Puerto ...
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Rainforest Cafe
Chill out or warm up with an enormous menu of coffee creations at the Rainforest cafe. All the coffee is specifically ...
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Ranchitos Las Cotingas
The short walk up a hill to get to Ranchitos Las Cotingas is worth it for a comfortable place to stay in Drake town with...
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Rancho de la Playa
Hotel Rancho de la Playa rocks — literally. Known for its stupendous live music nights, it keeps to the namesake, ...
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Rancho Makena
Rancho Makena's 40-acre dairy farm is settled among the cloud forest five miles above Santa Elena. The ranch's 20 rooms ...
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Rancho Margot
Rancho Margot's a sprawling 400-acre organic farm and resort settled in the hills beside Lake Arenal. Guests are free to...
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Rancho Perla
Known for its seafood, Rancho Perla tempts patrons with its creative flare shown off in dishes like its honey ginger ...
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Raulito's Pollo
On the shade dappled streets of Santa Elena, Raulito's roadside lunch counter stands out as a tribute to Costa Rican ...
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Red Snapper
Costa Rican seafood twists in a Spanish-recipe spiral at Red Snapper, serving only the absolute freshest catch sourced ...
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Restaurante Carolina
In business for more than 30 years, Carolinas offers Costa Rican classics, fresh squeezed juice and free Wi-Fi along the...
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Restaurante Jade Mar
The decadent dishes and fruity, fun cocktails served up nightly at Restaurante Jade Mar are less like the laidback local...
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Restaurante Nene's
Local tips are something of a mixed bag. On one hand, locals know the most about the area, on the other they could just ...
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Restaurante Ngo - Chinese Vietnamese Take-out
Restaurante Ngo is quick, cheap and far from the typical Chinese take-out. Pairing down the average Chinese menu to a ...
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Rios Tropicales Lodge
Immersed in the virgin rainforest and hidden along the Pacuare River, the Rios Tropicales Lodge has two ways in and out:...
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Ritmo Tropical Hotel
Escape the jubilance of town and tune in to the relaxing vibe of the family-owned Ritmo Tropical hotel, charming Mal ...
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Ritmo Tropical Restaurant
More than a decade of consistent tasty food, multitudes of returning customers, and flavor fame across town: Ritmo ...
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Road Shack Deli
An American-style deli in downtown Uvita is an unexpected sight. More surprising still, the chefs at Road Shack Deli ...
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Roberto
Roberto's a fifth generation fisherman, born and raised in Cahuita. He's spent as much time off-shore snorkeling for ...
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Rosi's Soda Tica
When you hear root reggae blasting on the stereo, fruit in the blender, and fresh fish sizzling on pans, you'll find ...
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Sabor Tico
Sabor Tico is a typical Costa Rican restaurant (called a soda) and a local hangout on the edge of town across from the ...
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Samara Organics Market & Cafe
Get your health food fix at Samara Organics Market and Café just around the corner from the beach in Samara. Stop in for...
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Samara Palm Lodge
Find humble comfort in the intimate Samara Palm Lodge between downtown Samara and the peaceful village of Cangrejal to ...
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San Clemente Bar & Grill
San Clemente has that old school surfer vibe. It's hanging from Day-Glo orange VW bus bolted to a pillar 15-feet in the ...
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San Gerardo Station
San Gerardo Station is hidden in the folds of the Children's Eternal Rainforest on the Caribbean slopes of the ...
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Sancho's Taqueria
For Mexican in Manuel Antonio, check out Sancho's restaurant, take-out and delivery on the corner by the soccer field as...
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Selina Manuel Antonio
Stay, play, and meet new people in style at Selina Manuel Antonio, the perfect, budget-friendly lodging choice featuring...
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Shambala Restaurant
Shambala Restaurant proudly flaunts Costa Rican celebrity Chef, Randy Siles, whose menu of high quality local meats and ...
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Shana Hotel
Shana is a luxury boutique hotel beside the cozy, tropical Biesanz Beach nuzzled close to the edge of Quepos point. ...
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Sibu Hotel
Palm trees, deck chairs and a smoothed cobblestone path encircle the pool; a jewel at the epicenter of Sibu Hotel in ...
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Sobre Las Olas
Red wine, fresh pineapple and lady fingers sit together in wicker baskets on the bar at Sobre Las Olas. Behind them, ...
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Soda Colochos
It's one thing to eat fresh ceviche. It's a whole different thing to pull up to a soda and find the owner carving away ...
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Soda La Pata de Chancho
Arriving with a steaming cup of coffee to soothe my debilitating caffeine addiction, the server took my order while I ...
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Soda La Perla
Take a seat at the surfboard table or wrap around counter in front of Soda La Perla, where Owner Narcisa Diaz and her ...
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Soda Marbella
Between the spirited blend of English, Spanish and French conversation and the sounds of the gulf water lapping at the ...
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Soda Maricela and Soda La Cueva del Marisco
Shhhh, here's the secret to cheap good food in Manuel Antonio. Visit the bus station in Quepos and look for the small ...
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Soda Rustico
Cheap eats a half block from the beach, Soda Rustico is a neighborhood favorite for classic Costa Rican cookery. The ...
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Soda Victoria
Anchored on Marbella's main roadside, Soda Victoria, a staple amongst the locals and visitors, boosts the souls of the ...
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Soda Viquez
Maybe it's just the sugar rush, but I fall in love with Costa Rica all over again every time I find a good Soda – and I ...
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Sofia
Sofia's a Latin-fusion cuisine plays on Costa Rican staples like plantain, squash and cassava incorporating them in ...
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Sol Samara
A less crowded stretch of beach, freckled with bubblegum-pink seashells at the southern end of Playa Samara, entices ...
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Sol y Mar Restaurant at Hotel Playa Garza
When in Garza, do as the Romans do. Using ingredients imported from Italy and recipes from Rome, Sol y Mar at Hotel ...
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Sueno Azul
Settled near the banks of the Puerto Viejo River, Sueño Azul's adventure hotel and resort encompasses 2,500 acres of ...
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Sueño Dorado
It's difficult to beat $56 for a double room, especially when it’s beside Arenal's largest collection of hot springs ...
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Surf Shak
Circular stone, umbrella-shaded tables fill the Surf Shak's courtyard, beside the dirt road that runs parallel with ...
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Surf Vista Villas
The Surf Vista Villas expand along the majestic Santa Teresa hilltop 300-feet above sea level overlooking the Pacific ...
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Tabanuco Beachfront Restaurant and Bar
Shimmy your way over to Playa Samara's iconic Tabanuco Beachfront Restaurant and Bar, where you'll find the answers to ...
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Taco Taco
Taco Taco has got what it takes to make mean, well you know - taco. Hearty golden tortilla chips and a cup of homemade ...
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The Bakery
Europe's not the only place with a cute little bakery right on the side of the street – Santa Teresa's got that too. ...
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Tierra y Fuego
Tierra y Fuego fires up the ultimate Italian dinner experience in the hills of Costa Rica. Drive to the top of the ...
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Tortilla Flats
It's impossible to talk about Dominical without mentioning Tortilla Flats. Call it a staple, call it an icon, call it ...
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Tortilla Flats Restaurant
After a few hours on the beach under the Dominical sun with the salt of the ocean still on your lips there is nothing so...
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Tramonti
Head chef and Tramonti founder, Giovanni Spada, loves to cook, Giovanni learned the secrets to traditional Italian ...
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Tranquilo Lodge
After an active day of exploring Corcovado National Park, sport fishing on the Pacific Ocean or snorkeling at Caño ...
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Tree House
A 60-year-old ficus tree shades the patio of the aptly named Tree House. The tree grows up through the center of the ...
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Tree House Lodge
Behind coastal almond and palm trees tucked into the botanical gardens that surround four unique rental homes, Tree ...
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Tsunami Sushi
Tsunami has a contemporary, bare concrete style with dim white lighting, black leather upholstery and house techno ...
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Turtle Beach Lodge
Turtle Beach Lodge hides in the far reaches of Tortuguero's canals where the rainforest collides with the beach, monkeys...
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Victoria's Gourmet Pizzas & Pasta Grill
The fragrance of fresh-baked garlic bread and pizza floats from the open kitchen greeting visitors as they walk into ...
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Villas Kalimba
Across the street from Playa Samara's row of beachfront restaurants, the Villas Kalimba whirl with a distinctive ...
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Villas Lirio
Built like a stone palisade atop the hillsides of Manuel Antonio, Villas Lirio's walls hide tiers of Spanish-inspired ...
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Vista Drake Lodge
Steps away from all of Drake’s restaurants, markets and tour operators, but also offering panoramic ocean and rainforest...
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Ylang Ylang
The Indonesian goddess of food, Queen Sri, watches over Ylang Ylang, Costa Rica's only Indonesian restaurant. From the ...
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Zen Den
Zen Den in downtown Samara's got the rhythm for a great night out - and you wouldn't expect such amplitude from its ...
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Zula Restaurant
There it is, cascading its flawless green silken consistency ever so gently down the sides of a 27-ounce glass. It's the...
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