Costa Ballena Guidebook
Food scene
Local Craft Brewery and Restaurant . Seafood, Pizza, Tacos.
Vegetarian /Vegan options
79 locals recommend
Fuego Brew Co.
Local Craft Brewery and Restaurant . Seafood, Pizza, Tacos.
Vegetarian /Vegan options
Amazing Coffee with Breakfast and lunch served with views of the River Baru. Vegetarian and vegan options
67 locals recommend
Cafe Mono Congo
Amazing Coffee with Breakfast and lunch served with views of the River Baru. Vegetarian and vegan options
Healthy , Spicy Thai Asian cuisine served from a funky bus! Craft cocktails. Vegetarian/Vegan options
41 locals recommend
Phat Noodle
Healthy , Spicy Thai Asian cuisine served from a funky bus! Craft cocktails. Vegetarian/Vegan options
Typical Costa Rican fare such as seafood , steak, and also selections for the entire family and kids.
8 locals recommend
Ricar2 El Avión
Typical Costa Rican fare such as seafood , steak, and also selections for the entire family and kids.
Located on the point at Playa Dominicalito . Local fresh seafood and amazing ocean views with an appearance on occasion from the Capuchian monkeys.
46 locals recommend
Cabinas La Parcela
Located on the point at Playa Dominicalito . Local fresh seafood and amazing ocean views with an appearance on occasion from the Capuchian monkeys.
Bar Jolly Roger
Local famous hot wings , beers and epic ocean views!
Upscale Contemporary Cuisine in a Romantic Setting. Vegetarian/Vegan options.
20 locals recommend
Restaurante Scala
EscalerasUpscale Contemporary Cuisine in a Romantic Setting. Vegetarian/Vegan options.
Sightseeing
Go at low tide to walk out on the expansive beach . Amazing views. Entrance fee $7 /credit card only
176 locals recommend
Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
Go at low tide to walk out on the expansive beach . Amazing views. Entrance fee $7 /credit card only
Entrance fee and parking fee required. Best to wear hiking sandals or shoes for the 2.5 miles each way hike. Take water/ snacks . Moderate hike with inclines and stairs to the falls. Cash or Credit.
201 locals recommend
Nauyaca Waterfalls
Dominical - San Isidro PZEntrance fee and parking fee required. Best to wear hiking sandals or shoes for the 2.5 miles each way hike. Take water/ snacks . Moderate hike with inclines and stairs to the falls. Cash or Credit.
Go early, early . Purchase tickets online prior . Sandwiches, cut fruit and drinks allowed in. Entrance fee required and parking fee.
Sloths and Monkey's are usually always spotted. Many hiking trails and easy paved paths. Most visited National Park in Costa Rica and boasts picture perfect white sand beaches.
557 locals recommend
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Go early, early . Purchase tickets online prior . Sandwiches, cut fruit and drinks allowed in. Entrance fee required and parking fee.
Sloths and Monkey's are usually always spotted. Many hiking trails and easy paved paths. Most visited National Park in Costa Rica and boasts picture perfect white sand beaches.
Small entrance fee . Unique beach with caves. Can be busy on the weekends or holidays with families of locals.
72 locals recommend
Playa Ventanas
Small entrance fee . Unique beach with caves. Can be busy on the weekends or holidays with families of locals.
Great surfing with lifeguards on duty, but watch out for rip tides. Local tours for surf lessons available, local craft merchants line this quaint colorful beach .
107 locals recommend
Dominical
Great surfing with lifeguards on duty, but watch out for rip tides. Local tours for surf lessons available, local craft merchants line this quaint colorful beach .
Small waterfall near Uvita town. Butterfly garden and cafe on site.
Short flat hike to the falls . Parking Fee/Entrance Fee . Cash Only
61 locals recommend
Catarata uvita
Calle BejucoSmall waterfall near Uvita town. Butterfly garden and cafe on site.
Short flat hike to the falls . Parking Fee/Entrance Fee . Cash Only
Medical
Hertz rent a car Quepos
COVID Testing Facility for Rapid, PCR tests and any other medical needs.
Shopping
Large Supermarket in Quepos that is a quick stop on your way to your vacation rental.
10 locals recommend
Super Mercados BM
Large Supermarket in Quepos that is a quick stop on your way to your vacation rental.
Great small organic natural foods market that also provides quick take away food options. Vegetarian/Vegan .
22 locals recommend
Mama Toucan's Natural Market
Great small organic natural foods market that also provides quick take away food options. Vegetarian/Vegan .
One stop shop for local crafted souvenirs.
Tico Roots Souvenirs, Supporting Local and National Artist
One stop shop for local crafted souvenirs.
Local farmer's market or feria. Stock up on your fruits and veggies for the week. WED and SAT 8-1
11 locals recommend
El Mercado.cr
Ruta Nacional Primaria 34Local farmer's market or feria. Stock up on your fruits and veggies for the week. WED and SAT 8-1