Must-see nightlife in Northwestern Costa Rica

  • La Selegna

    Liberia

    Liberia's best sabanero (cowboy) hangout is this family-owned cantina, serving cheap Pilsen since 1970. It's a fun place to watch sports or people, there…

  • Bar Amigos

    Monteverde & Santa Elena

    With picture windows overlooking the mountainside, this Santa Elena mainstay evokes the atmosphere of a ski lodge. But there are DJs, karaoke and pool…

  • Monteverde Beer House

    Monteverde & Santa Elena

    It’s not a brewery – contrary to the sign – but it does offer a selection of local craft beers. There’s a shady deck out back and smiling servers on hand;…

  • Beso Espresso

    Monteverde & Santa Elena

    We overheard someone saying, 'This is the best cup of coffee I've had in Costa Rica.' Hard to quantify in the Monteverde region, but espressos, lattes and…

  • Mirador Punta Descartes

    Northwestern Costa Rica

    Don't come for the food, but do come for the drinks and spectacular view over the bay in an easy chair. Whether you're watching a fiery sunset or a…

  • La Taberna

    Monteverde & Santa Elena

    Though it's undergone many name changes in recent years, this drinking establishment will always be known to locals as La Taberna (its current name, in…

  • Palermo House

    Liberia

    This tropical garden, lush with greenery, is one of the city’s more pleasant places for a drink. There's also sports and music videos on the big screen,…

  • Guana’s

    Liberia

    Facing Parque Central, this open-air bar has cold beer, decent pizza and football on the big screen. The place picks up on weekends, when the party spills…