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Food scene
Walking distance from the apartment. Mar Azul sources the freshest Papagayo seafood around. They pair their catch of the day with a dose of Costa Rican culture to serve delicious homemade dishes. What’s more, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining around a beautiful swimming pool.
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Restaurante Mar Azul
Walking distance from the apartment. Mar Azul sources the freshest Papagayo seafood around. They pair their catch of the day with a dose of Costa Rican culture to serve delicious homemade dishes. What’s more, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining around a beautiful swimming pool.
Several restaurants around like Mexican food, Steak House (Che Sirlon), Mediterranean food as well you can find a supermarket (all walking distance)
El Pueblito Norte
Several restaurants around like Mexican food, Steak House (Che Sirlon), Mediterranean food as well you can find a supermarket (all walking distance)
Are you going to Liberia? we recommend you a great restaurant suggest by our friend (Chef) Lippa - You must visit el Callejero
El Callejero
Are you going to Liberia? we recommend you a great restaurant suggest by our friend (Chef) Lippa - You must visit el Callejero
Great spot to see the sunset and enjoy the happy hour (4pm-6pm) - Walking distance from the apartment
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Café de Playa beach front suites
Great spot to see the sunset and enjoy the happy hour (4pm-6pm) - Walking distance from the apartment
If you’re looking for a special meal that’s not full-on fine dining, Villa Italia is your destination for authentic Italian food. From fresh homemade pasta to locally sourced beef and chef-crafted pastries, the menu has something for everyone. They even have vegan chocolate cake!
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Restaurant Villa Italia
If you’re looking for a special meal that’s not full-on fine dining, Villa Italia is your destination for authentic Italian food. From fresh homemade pasta to locally sourced beef and chef-crafted pastries, the menu has something for everyone. They even have vegan chocolate cake!
Meanwhile you will enjoy a beautiful walk in a Italian style town you can also visit Las Catalinas restaurants include Casa Chameleon’s exquisite Sentido Norte, the Mediterranean cuisine at Santarena’s Poinciana, and more casual options like the beachfront Limonada or the family-oriented La Taqueria, plus a bakery and a deli. Also, it has a black sand beach so I would plan to go there at least for half day.
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Las Catalinas
Camino Las CatalinasMeanwhile you will enjoy a beautiful walk in a Italian style town you can also visit Las Catalinas restaurants include Casa Chameleon’s exquisite Sentido Norte, the Mediterranean cuisine at Santarena’s Poinciana, and more casual options like the beachfront Limonada or the family-oriented La Taqueria, plus a bakery and a deli. Also, it has a black sand beach so I would plan to go there at least for half day.
Santorini Greek Restaurant
calle principal del CocoOn the way from/to the airport or liberia you can try Costarican traditional dishes (buffet style) and by some souvenirs on the shops next to it
El Jardín Liberia
On the way from/to the airport or liberia you can try Costarican traditional dishes (buffet style) and by some souvenirs on the shops next to it
Java Coffee
Foodnication Hermosa GTE
This a restaurant in Playa Hermosa about 15 min by car
Local beaches
Some "gems" that we like to visit
White sand beach and cristal clear water. It is 15 min by car from the apartment (entrance next to the Papagayo occidental hotel)
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Playa Buena
White sand beach and cristal clear water. It is 15 min by car from the apartment (entrance next to the Papagayo occidental hotel)
Hidden beach, you will need to walk a bit. 15 min drive from the apartment
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Bonita Limon
Hidden beach, you will need to walk a bit. 15 min drive from the apartment
Beautiful views from the top, white sand beach and 15 min by car from the apartment (you will need a 4x4 car)
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poor Calzón Beach
Beautiful views from the top, white sand beach and 15 min by car from the apartment (you will need a 4x4 car)
same path that takes you " Playa Calzon de Pobre" will take to this crystal clear water and white sand beach and 15 min by car from the apartment (you will need a 4x4 car) . Please be aware there 2 beaches with the same name in Guanacaste! So this is is the one right next to playa Calzon de Pobre
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Penca
Playa Prietasame path that takes you " Playa Calzon de Pobre" will take to this crystal clear water and white sand beach and 15 min by car from the apartment (you will need a 4x4 car) . Please be aware there 2 beaches with the same name in Guanacaste! So this is is the one right next to playa Calzon de Pobre
20 min by car you can find this beach, that offers gorgeous scenery
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Playa Hermosa
4 15820 min by car you can find this beach, that offers gorgeous scenery
You can visit the famous surfing beach “ Tamarindo” just about 1 hour and 20 min away from our apartment. Take a surfing lesson, try a new restaurant, enjoy the party nights and relax in this beautiful beach
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Tamarindo
You can visit the famous surfing beach “ Tamarindo” just about 1 hour and 20 min away from our apartment. Take a surfing lesson, try a new restaurant, enjoy the party nights and relax in this beautiful beach
We highly recommend to visit another famous white sand beac “Flamingo”. It is away 1 hour and 30 min (approx) away from our apartment. As well, you can use the “Monkey trail”, but you will need SUB and if it is too rainy we do recommend you to use the official road
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Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach RoadWe highly recommend to visit another famous white sand beac “Flamingo”. It is away 1 hour and 30 min (approx) away from our apartment. As well, you can use the “Monkey trail”, but you will need SUB and if it is too rainy we do recommend you to use the official road
Imagine a beach with only shells instead of sand…. Well it is real : playa conchal. This one of favourite beaches! It is away 1 hour and 30 min (approx) away from our apartment. As well, you can use the “Monkey trail”, but you will need SUB and if it is too rainy we do recommend you to use the official road
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Playa Conchal
Imagine a beach with only shells instead of sand…. Well it is real : playa conchal. This one of favourite beaches! It is away 1 hour and 30 min (approx) away from our apartment. As well, you can use the “Monkey trail”, but you will need SUB and if it is too rainy we do recommend you to use the official road
Day trips
Arenal is one of the most beautiful destinations in Costa Rica. Although is about a 4 hour drive one way from Coco, it makes for a really fun day trip. At Arenal, you will experience the rainforest and volcano.
I actually recommend spending a couple nights in both areas if possible but if not, a day trip gives you a wonderful taste of the many different natural landmarks, ecosystems and micro-climates that exist in Costa Rica.
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Arenal Volcano
Arenal is one of the most beautiful destinations in Costa Rica. Although is about a 4 hour drive one way from Coco, it makes for a really fun day trip. At Arenal, you will experience the rainforest and volcano.
I actually recommend spending a couple nights in both areas if possible but if not, a day trip gives you a wonderful taste of the many different natural landmarks, ecosystems and micro-climates that exist in Costa Rica.
If you like to hike, Rincon de la Vieja National Park is an excellent place for hiking. The Las Pailas sector (1 hour and 20 minute drive) has several trails of various levels, perfect for a nice day of hiking to see beautiful scener
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Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
If you like to hike, Rincon de la Vieja National Park is an excellent place for hiking. The Las Pailas sector (1 hour and 20 minute drive) has several trails of various levels, perfect for a nice day of hiking to see beautiful scener
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU HotelThe Congo Trail
Deep Blue Diving
La ChorreraSummerSalt Dive Center Costa Rica
La ChorreraRich Coast Diving
Looking an amazing view? About 1,5 hour from Playas del coco you can visit this restaurant with one of the most espectacular views. This restaurant is located inLa Cruz a town close the border to Nicaragua, from there you can also visit several amazing beaches!
Mirador Punta Descartes
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 935Looking an amazing view? About 1,5 hour from Playas del coco you can visit this restaurant with one of the most espectacular views. This restaurant is located inLa Cruz a town close the border to Nicaragua, from there you can also visit several amazing beaches!
Great Safari for the small ones of the family. This place has other attractions like horse riding, tubing, zipline and more
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Parque de Aventuras Ponderosa
Great Safari for the small ones of the family. This place has other attractions like horse riding, tubing, zipline and more
Essentials
You will find a mini Luperon in the "pueblito" just 300 from the complex and as well in dt coco you will find a bigger Luperon....this a great choice to do all your groceries!
Super Luperon, La Chorrera, El Coco Guanacaste province
La ChorreraYou will find a mini Luperon in the "pueblito" just 300 from the complex and as well in dt coco you will find a bigger Luperon....this a great choice to do all your groceries!
Looking for a nice grocery store? in Auto Mercado you will find some very nice stuff and all your essentials + it has free wi-fi
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Auto Mercado
Looking for a nice grocery store? in Auto Mercado you will find some very nice stuff and all your essentials + it has free wi-fi
Coco Medical And Dental Center
Banco de Costa Rica Playas Del Coco
BAC Credomatic
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 151Banco Nacional
Please bear in mind that you can buy alcohol in any Costarican supermarket! Cheers!
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Megasuper
Please bear in mind that you can buy alcohol in any Costarican supermarket! Cheers!
Five Star Salón y Spa
The Gym Coco Beach
There are several car rentals, either right next to the Liberia airport or in Coco downtown.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
There are several car rentals, either right next to the Liberia airport or in Coco downtown.
Island Golf Cart Rentals
COCO SCOOTER & GOLF CART RENTALS