Jacó
Farmed and harvested in Tarrazú and roasted in Jacó, this is some of the finest-tasting coffee in Costa Rica. The small artisan coffee shop in Jacó has no…
Must-see nightlife in Central Pacific Coast
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Jacó
The best place to sip on artisan mixed drinks and watch the sunset is this mellow, palm-tree-fronted place with minimalist airy design and pops of…
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Puntarenas
This social hub near the ferry port ticks a lot of boxes: it offers a tiki bar, bountiful seafood, a tour desk, live music (Thursday to Saturday) and…
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Jacó
Stationed in the glitzy Jacó Walk, this microbrewery is the city’s first. Try PuddleFish's own rotating brews, like Fatty Knees IPA, The Nut Smuggler…
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Quepos
Café Milagro sources its coffee beans from all over Costa Rica and produces a variety of estate, single-origin and blended roasts to suit any coffee fiend…
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Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Constructed around a 1954 Fairchild C-123 plane (allegedly purchased by the US government in the ’80s for the Nicaraguan Contras but never used), this…
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Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
The insane views of two pristine bays and jungle on all sides at Ronny's Place make it worth a detour for a drink and a tasty meal (mains US$14-70). While…
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Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
With one of the longest happy hours in town (noon to 6pm), Z Poolside Bistro is a mellow afternoon drinking spot. Centered around a big pool, you can…
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Uvita
A pleasant open-plan wine bar serving a long list of imported wines from South America and Europe. You can also dabble in potent craft drinks like Malfy…
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Jacó
Tucked into a nondescript plaza, this little watering hole features 10 craft beers on tap; it's a welcome alternative to some of the grimier nightlife…
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Quepos
This well-established pub offers a good happy hour (runs 4:30pm to 6:30pm) with two-for-one cocktails, plus excellent fresh seafood, sports on the screen…
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Jacó
Popular nonseedy 2nd-floor bar on the main drag with daily drinks deals like Craft Beer Mondays, and a good daily happy hour (4pm to 6pm with all drinks…
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Puntarenas
A time-honored spot for shaking some booty, with a huge dance floor right on the beach. It's popular with a younger Tico crowd. Seafood and ceviche dishes…
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Quepos
Cuban Republik hosts the most reliable party in central Quepos, and has various drinks specials. The DJs get loud late into the night and women get in at…
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Puntarenas
A popular spot with a lengthy bar and a warehouse-sized dance floor. We hope you enjoy reggaetón.
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Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Popular gay mingling spot, which is straight-friendly. Usually plays pop, disco and dance music.
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Jacó
Commonly populated with bachelor parties, this dim lounge is defined by manly brown leather furnishings and a lack of windows. Wednesday nights it gets…
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Clarita’s Beach Hotel & Sports Bar & Grill
Jacó
Catch the game on the big screen, day-drink with an older gringo crowd (the beers are ice-cold but the mixed drinks are not very strong), and enjoy live…
