Philip’s guidebook
Food scene
The Bakery
Great breakfast, pastries, and coffee.
Local craft beers, world wines, craft cocktails, typically has free live music on Thursdays. The couple that runs this place love to host and make everyone feel welcome.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Tipsy
Local craft beers, world wines, craft cocktails, typically has free live music on Thursdays. The couple that runs this place love to host and make everyone feel welcome.
Italian chef hand making pasta in the jungle. Usually has a special that blends fresh caught fish with Italian style.
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Restaurante Al Chile Viola
Italian chef hand making pasta in the jungle. Usually has a special that blends fresh caught fish with Italian style.
After hiking the falls or walking through the butterfly farm try out the craft beers made by this couple. The street tacos alone will make you want to come back. Patio overlooks the jungle.
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Clandestina
After hiking the falls or walking through the butterfly farm try out the craft beers made by this couple. The street tacos alone will make you want to come back. Patio overlooks the jungle.
Fresh seafood bowls and tacos. I don't know what they put in their sauces but it makes me want to come back every time. Try out the tasty vodka lemonade. Sometimes has live music.
Hours can be limited but you can check on facebook. This is in the shopping center by the crossroads so you can also do a little shopping. The tattoo place normally has some interesting handmade jewelry for sale.
23 abantu bendawo batusa
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Fresh seafood bowls and tacos. I don't know what they put in their sauces but it makes me want to come back every time. Try out the tasty vodka lemonade. Sometimes has live music.
Hours can be limited but you can check on facebook. This is in the shopping center by the crossroads so you can also do a little shopping. The tattoo place normally has some interesting handmade jewelry for sale.
Great sushi and other fresh dishes. One of the more expensive restaurants in Santa Teresa but has always been worth it to me. The sashimi, seafood rice, and grilled veggies are some of my favorites.
63 abantu bendawo batusa
Koji's
Calle Buenos AiresGreat sushi and other fresh dishes. One of the more expensive restaurants in Santa Teresa but has always been worth it to me. The sashimi, seafood rice, and grilled veggies are some of my favorites.
Sightseeing
Small beachside bar and restaurant. Great for sunset or for the beach and surf.
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Rocamar
Small beachside bar and restaurant. Great for sunset or for the beach and surf.
Good food and wide range of drinks. Playscape for the kids. Walk along the beach or check out the surf. Tide can be strong in this location. Lifeguard sometimes present. Great sunset location. Often has live music in evenings or community events.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Banana Beach Restaurant
Villa Bonita DriveGood food and wide range of drinks. Playscape for the kids. Walk along the beach or check out the surf. Tide can be strong in this location. Lifeguard sometimes present. Great sunset location. Often has live music in evenings or community events.
Hike along the river to see swim in pools above and below the falls. Hike can be tough but worth it. Guides are sometimes available in the small parking lot for a fee.
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Hike along the river to see swim in pools above and below the falls. Hike can be tough but worth it. Guides are sometimes available in the small parking lot for a fee.
Secret beach? Yes! It is a local favorite at the end of the Mal Pais road. Drive to the pescarderia (fish market) and turn down the little road to the left. An ATV or 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. There is a small amount of parking and then you walk into the beach down a small foot trail. Bring anything you need and leave with everything you bring. Pristine small beach and rocky outcropping. https://mytanfeet.com/costa-rica-beach-information/playa-cuevas-costa-rica-suecos-mal-pais/
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Playa Cuevas
Secret beach? Yes! It is a local favorite at the end of the Mal Pais road. Drive to the pescarderia (fish market) and turn down the little road to the left. An ATV or 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. There is a small amount of parking and then you walk into the beach down a small foot trail. Bring anything you need and leave with everything you bring. Pristine small beach and rocky outcropping. https://mytanfeet.com/costa-rica-beach-information/playa-cuevas-costa-rica-suecos-mal-pais/
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Easy Breezy
Just about any place you go to eat or hangout is casual. Board shorts, flip flops and tee shirts are the norm for guys but you can dress it up all you like. Light sundresses, shorts and tee, or anything comfy and light are common for women. You can dress up but keep it light. If you are walking or using an ATV you may want a bandana to protect from road dust during the dry season. Most of the beaches are sandy but there are sections of rock and shell where a pair of flip flops or sandals is helpful.