Owned by a Costa Rican, Pura Vida brings a dash of laid-back Caribbean attitude to the heart of Poblacion, with occasional reggae bands, arroz con camarones (rice with prawns), mojitos and a decidedly global crowd lapping it all up. Downstairs is Polilya, the uber-classy new taproom of craft brewer Engkanto.
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Standing as a beacon of serenity among its bawdy surrounds, this Taoist temple is both peaceful and beautiful, and worth popping into for a look.
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3.19 MILES
Standing as a beacon of serenity among its bawdy surrounds, this Taoist temple is both peaceful and beautiful, and worth popping into for a look.