Casa Pacifica Guide to Playa Hermosa/ST
Food scene
Just around the corner from the house, this is our neighbourhood Café. One of only two in Hermosa, Couleur is the best spot for lunch, or an afternoon coffee. Open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch, and Wednesday and Sunday nights for dinner. Reservations for dinner recommended.
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Couleur Cafe
Just around the corner from the house, this is our neighbourhood Café. One of only two in Hermosa, Couleur is the best spot for lunch, or an afternoon coffee. Open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch, and Wednesday and Sunday nights for dinner. Reservations for dinner recommended.
Reds cafe
Mexican lunch spot in Playa Hermosa.
Walk over to TP8 for pizza (and more!), wine, drinks, and typically, live music! Open nightly for dinner.
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Tp8 Pizzabar.
Walk over to TP8 for pizza (and more!), wine, drinks, and typically, live music! Open nightly for dinner.
North of Playa Hermosa, at the end of the road in Manzanillo, this sleepy bar will offer a real Costa Rican experience.
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Atardecer Dorado
North of Playa Hermosa, at the end of the road in Manzanillo, this sleepy bar will offer a real Costa Rican experience.
Just a 15-minute walk south along Playa Hermosa from the house, you’ll stumble upon a collection of hammocks and chairs in the sand, shaded by the giant palms above — you’ve arrive to Kavita's beachfront bar. Order a drink, sit back, and wait for sunset. Lunch & dinner menu also available.
Kavita Restaurante
Just a 15-minute walk south along Playa Hermosa from the house, you’ll stumble upon a collection of hammocks and chairs in the sand, shaded by the giant palms above — you’ve arrive to Kavita's beachfront bar. Order a drink, sit back, and wait for sunset. Lunch & dinner menu also available.
Cafe Social
Yummy lunch hang. Good WIFI for a working breakfast.
Rocamar
Go-to Sunday spot for Sunday sunset drinks.
Eclectic, cool, good vibes, and fantastic Argentinian plates and wines.
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El Facon
Eclectic, cool, good vibes, and fantastic Argentinian plates and wines.
New on the scene, but a great place for lunch when you're feeling like a deliciously nutritious bowl or salad.
Ani's bowls and salads
New on the scene, but a great place for lunch when you're feeling like a deliciously nutritious bowl or salad.
Santa Teresa's only wine bar, Tipsy became an instant hit when it opened. Offering a far better selection to any grocer in town, stop in for a glass (or bottle) and a cheese plate. Finally, "apéro" in the jungle!
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Tipsy
Santa Teresa's only wine bar, Tipsy became an instant hit when it opened. Offering a far better selection to any grocer in town, stop in for a glass (or bottle) and a cheese plate. Finally, "apéro" in the jungle!
Right next door to Tipsy, Pronto offers the best of Italian street food in ST. The arancini are to die for.
Pronto Italian Street Food
Right next door to Tipsy, Pronto offers the best of Italian street food in ST. The arancini are to die for.
You want tacos, they want Buddha bowls, everyone wants drinks? Go to EAT STREET.
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Eat Street
You want tacos, they want Buddha bowls, everyone wants drinks? Go to EAT STREET.
Is the game on? Probably at Kooks. BBQ restaurant and sports bar.
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Kooks Smokehouse and Bar
Is the game on? Probably at Kooks. BBQ restaurant and sports bar.
Great for a sundowner in Santa Teresa, but above the madness. They make great negronis!
BRUKAS RESTAURANT
Great for a sundowner in Santa Teresa, but above the madness. They make great negronis!
Israeli/Middle-Eastern breakfast with the most gorgeous view of the ocean, this is a haven.
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Hotel Horizon Yoga Santa Teresa
Calle Buenos AiresIsraeli/Middle-Eastern breakfast with the most gorgeous view of the ocean, this is a haven.
A long-time name in the area's restaurant scene, find phenomenal sushi and strong drinks in a chic jungle setting. Reservations recommended
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Koji's
Calle Buenos AiresA long-time name in the area's restaurant scene, find phenomenal sushi and strong drinks in a chic jungle setting. Reservations recommended
El Corazón
Calle Buenos AiresVegan & vegetarian dinner spot
Fantastic drinks list, clean yet hip aesthetic and delicious pasta dishes transporting you directly to Italy!
Angelina Santa Teresa
Fantastic drinks list, clean yet hip aesthetic and delicious pasta dishes transporting you directly to Italy!
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BEST fish tacos in town.
Want a more laid back beachfront bar experience? Head to sleepy Mal Pais and stumble upon Caracolas for an afternoon Michelada (beer + lime juice + salt).
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Caracolas
Calle Vista de OlasWant a more laid back beachfront bar experience? Head to sleepy Mal Pais and stumble upon Caracolas for an afternoon Michelada (beer + lime juice + salt).
Cocktails-to-go and so much more. Home to the best drinks in Santa Teresa, without a doubt! The smoked pineapple margarita is a favourite.
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Drift Bar, Cocktails To-Go
Cocktails-to-go and so much more. Home to the best drinks in Santa Teresa, without a doubt! The smoked pineapple margarita is a favourite.
Grocery/Pharmacy
Super Hermosa
Playa Hermosa - Manzanillo Beach RoadOur local grocery store.
Pharmacy Plaza Kahuna
Closest pharmacy to the house
Looking for organic goods or specific vegan/GF treats? You're sure to find them and more here.
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GREEN WORLD STORE
Villa Bonita DriveLooking for organic goods or specific vegan/GF treats? You're sure to find them and more here.
The closest large grocery store to the house. More products than the Super Hermosa.
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Super La Hacienda
The closest large grocery store to the house. More products than the Super Hermosa.
Farmacia Amiga-Playa Carmen
Pharmacy.
Shopping
Denga Surf Shop
Unnamed RdSurf shop.
Kina Surf Shop
Surf shop.
The bulk of Costa Rica's best coffee is exported out of the country, so if you were planning on bringing back a souvenir or gift of the finest beans, we recommend stopping in at The Roastery. You won't find a better bean in town.
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The Bakery
The bulk of Costa Rica's best coffee is exported out of the country, so if you were planning on bringing back a souvenir or gift of the finest beans, we recommend stopping in at The Roastery. You won't find a better bean in town.
Studio Colectiva offers a collection of clothing, home goods, art, jewelry, and more. It's likely our favourite shop. All items are hand-picked and curated by owner, Kristen.
Studio Colectiva
Studio Colectiva offers a collection of clothing, home goods, art, jewelry, and more. It's likely our favourite shop. All items are hand-picked and curated by owner, Kristen.
Rattan and women's clothing made from hand-sources fabrics, PAWO is a reflection of its founders own travels.
Pacific Wolf Factory - PAWO
Rattan and women's clothing made from hand-sources fabrics, PAWO is a reflection of its founders own travels.
Payo sa lungsod
Paano makapaglibot
Renting a ATV is the easiest way to get around
We recommend renting an ATV from Valerio's in Santa Teresa. They can pick up and drop off at the house. WhatsApp: +506 8332-9205
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Ario Tours Horseback Ride
4700 acres of pristine jungle and beach offering one of the most unforgettable horseback riding tours of your life.
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Vista de Olas Infinity Pool
Home to one of the best views in the area, spend an afternoon sipping drinks and looking over the coast from Vistas infinity pool. $25 entry which is used to pay down your bar tab.
Huwag palampasin
Ziplining in the Jungle!
Head to Mal Pais Canopy Tour for a fun afternoon in the treetops.