On the main road through the lower town, Hotel Farolitos boasts large, clean rooms with Spanish tiles, mosaic baths and cable TV. It’s great value considering the amenities, and the upstairs terrace is a cozy spot to hang and peer down over the bustling main road. Breakfast is available for an additional US$3.50.
Hotel Farolitos
Caribbean Coast
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