La Selva Brewery

Península de Nicoya


If there is a list of unlikely places to find a craft brewery, put Cabuya on there. But it has one! Hidden down a quiet side road, the tiny tasting room features six tap beers brewed onsite, as well as an alfresco living room, a tapas menu and facility tours. It's a perfect stop after a hike in Cabo Blanco or a swim at Río Lajas.


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