Wide Mouth Frog Backpackers

Top choice in Quepos


Secure and cozy, this good-value gated backpacker outpost centered around a tranquil pool has spacious doubles and clean shared bathrooms. There are hammocks, a well-equipped kitchen and a large, open-air dining area that encourages socializing. The recently refurbished rooms are bright, with a smart clean tiled bathroom, refrigerator and TV. The cheaper rooms could do with modernizing.

There's also a TV lounge, book exchange and a Budget car rental reservation center onsite.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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6. Punta Catedral

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8. Turtle Trap

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