Sabor Español

Top choice in Uvita


After a successful run in Monteverde, charming Spanish couple Heri and Montse realized that they wanted to live by the ocean – to Uvita's good fortune. Thus, their sublime gazpacho, paella, tortilla española (Spanish omelet) and other Spanish specialties can now be savored with sangria and imported wine in a lovely rancho setting. Don't expect fast food, this is a leisurely experience.

Reservations advised. It's at the end of a dirt road near the beach in Playa Uvita.


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