Sightseeing
Montezuma is a small charming town near by that is definitely worth to visit, the trip in car or quad will take you from 45 minutes to 1 hour.
The entrance to the waterfalls are free and with a good hike to reach it, highly recommended
67 locals recommend
Montezuma Waterfall
Montezuma is a small charming town near by that is definitely worth to visit, the trip in car or quad will take you from 45 minutes to 1 hour.
The entrance to the waterfalls are free and with a good hike to reach it, highly recommended
Food Scene
Have you taste the local cuisine?
One of the best thing to do while traveling is eat the local dishes where you go, well Sodas means local restaurants in
Rica and Tiquicia has one of the best dishes in town and good prices too.
16 locals recommend
Soda Tiquicia
Have you taste the local cuisine?
One of the best thing to do while traveling is eat the local dishes where you go, well Sodas means local restaurants in
Rica and Tiquicia has one of the best dishes in town and good prices too.
Best sushi in town, place is owned by an Japanese/costarrican guy, quality of food is very good and fresh, if you like sushi you will love here.
*book in advance because is busu
63 locals recommend
Koji's
Calle Buenos AiresBest sushi in town, place is owned by an Japanese/costarrican guy, quality of food is very good and fresh, if you like sushi you will love here.
*book in advance because is busu
One of the favorites restaurants in the area, great food, daily baked, good smoothies and coffee.
My personal favorite for brunch!
85 locals recommend
The Bakery
One of the favorites restaurants in the area, great food, daily baked, good smoothies and coffee.
My personal favorite for brunch!
delicious asian tapas, good services and nice ambiente. food recommendations: bao buns, shrimp dim sun, and sushi combos.
40 locals recommend
Katana Asian Cuisine
delicious asian tapas, good services and nice ambiente. food recommendations: bao buns, shrimp dim sun, and sushi combos.
Best and inexpensive israeli food in town. Food recommendations: chicken shawarma in laffa bread
16 locals recommend
Zula Restaurant
Best and inexpensive israeli food in town. Food recommendations: chicken shawarma in laffa bread
Good Munchies - Latin Kitchen
If you wanna try an authentic venezuelan arepa, this is the place.
Ani's bowls and salads
Really good breakfast and salad place.
Chill vibe good food. Recommendations: french toast, tico burrito and the tuna salad.
9 locals recommend
El Patio Cafe
Chill vibe good food. Recommendations: french toast, tico burrito and the tuna salad.
The place is right in front of the beach so it offers a great ambient for any meal, we like to go for lunch and dinner.
Pizza is great at this spot.
12 locals recommend
Restaurante Playa Carmen
cruce de Playa CarmenThe place is right in front of the beach so it offers a great ambient for any meal, we like to go for lunch and dinner.
Pizza is great at this spot.
Vista de olas also offers a restaurantand pool for about $25 fee (you can drink or eat from the entrance fee)
great option for lunch or afternoon drinks with an incredible view
7 locals recommend
Hotel Vista de Olas
Calle Vista de OlasVista de olas also offers a restaurantand pool for about $25 fee (you can drink or eat from the entrance fee)
great option for lunch or afternoon drinks with an incredible view
Neighborhoods
Mal país is a fishermen town just 5 minutes away from Santa Teresa, chill vibe with beautiful rock formations at the beach, full of natural low tide pools.
*visit the local fish market in the end of mal pais and get fresh fish and support the local economy.
43 locals recommend
Malpais
Mal país is a fishermen town just 5 minutes away from Santa Teresa, chill vibe with beautiful rock formations at the beach, full of natural low tide pools.
*visit the local fish market in the end of mal pais and get fresh fish and support the local economy.
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
Costa Rica slang
Pura vida = cool, everything is fine
al chile? = really?
mae = dude
tuanis = nice
a cachete = muy bien
Don't miss
$5 tapas
$5 tapas at Drift restaurant
MONDAYS
Don't miss
Farmer's market
local vendors with diferent kind of products every Saturday from 1 pm to 5/6 pm at El Carmen Beach.
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