Casitas de Lluvia Morada guidebook
Destinations
One of Costa Rica's most beautiful national parks. Very accessible for all ages!
76 locals recommend
Manuel Antonio Beach
One of Costa Rica's most beautiful national parks. Very accessible for all ages!
Costa Rica's "cloud forest" is a must-see! Some of the greatest biological diversity in the entire world can be found here.
101 locals recommend
Monteverde
Costa Rica's "cloud forest" is a must-see! Some of the greatest biological diversity in the entire world can be found here.
Dominical
Local surfing spot and hidden treasure on the Pacific coast.
Unchanged in thousands of years, Corcovado National Park contains some of the great untouched beaches in all of Costa Rica.
Corcovado Beach
Unchanged in thousands of years, Corcovado National Park contains some of the great untouched beaches in all of Costa Rica.
Food scene
Local soda (Costa Rican diner/cafe) with excellent typical food and friendly staff at a great price.
29 locals recommend
Soda Garabito.
Local soda (Costa Rican diner/cafe) with excellent typical food and friendly staff at a great price.
Los Mahi Tacos De Cholo
Delicious, fresh seafood in a casual setting.
Local market with fresh fruits and vegetables. Delicious smoothies (batidos) that are a perfect treat for breakfast or as a mid-day snack!
12 locals recommend
Frutería El Pueblo
Calle Lapa VerdeLocal market with fresh fruits and vegetables. Delicious smoothies (batidos) that are a perfect treat for breakfast or as a mid-day snack!
La Leda
Excellent seafood and a beautiful view of Caldera's tidal bay.
Tasty and healthy Israeli food. Kind, multilingual staff who will make you feel at home!
7 locals recommend
Sabress Kosher Restaurant
Tasty and healthy Israeli food. Kind, multilingual staff who will make you feel at home!
Classic, well made Italian food and pizza. Can be busy so consider making a reservation, especially on the weekends.
50 locals recommend
Amancio's Pizza
Classic, well made Italian food and pizza. Can be busy so consider making a reservation, especially on the weekends.
Higher-end dining option with a patio overlooking the calle principal. Lovely experience with fantastic food!
46 locals recommend
Lemon Zest
Higher-end dining option with a patio overlooking the calle principal. Lovely experience with fantastic food!
One of our favorite restaurants with regular live music. Try the spicy ginger margarita and whole fried fish!
63 locals recommend
Vida Hermosa
One of our favorite restaurants with regular live music. Try the spicy ginger margarita and whole fried fish!
Pachis Pan and Bakery
Local bakery with wide selection of baked goods.
Best place to watch the sunset over food and drinks! Happy hour daily from 7-8pm (2x1 cocktails). The ceviche de pulpo & camaron (octopus & shrimp ceviche) and tacos de pescado (fish tacos) are some of the best in town!
6 locals recommend
Samudio´s Sunset Restobar
Calle BohíoBest place to watch the sunset over food and drinks! Happy hour daily from 7-8pm (2x1 cocktails). The ceviche de pulpo & camaron (octopus & shrimp ceviche) and tacos de pescado (fish tacos) are some of the best in town!
Locals' spot with great food. Be prepared to speak Spanish and don't be in a hurry. Tropicalize!
20 locals recommend
Isaga
Locals' spot with great food. Be prepared to speak Spanish and don't be in a hurry. Tropicalize!
Panaderia Artesanal
Calle AnchaCute breakfast spot for dine in or take out.
Brewery with tasty craft beers and delicious food. A must if you're in Domincal!
79 locals recommend
Fuego Brew Co.
Brewery with tasty craft beers and delicious food. A must if you're in Domincal!
Lush space with a good variety of drinks and food (try the pulfrijo, trust me!). Typically has live music every night.
137 locals recommend
Green Room Cafe Bar
Lush space with a good variety of drinks and food (try the pulfrijo, trust me!). Typically has live music every night.
Local's spot with great bar food and strong drinks. Try their homemade chiliguaro (only if you like spicy)!
Manitos BAR
Local's spot with great bar food and strong drinks. Try their homemade chiliguaro (only if you like spicy)!
Higher-end dining option at Jaco Walk. Tasty foods and excellent wine selection.
85 locals recommend
Graffiti Restro Cafe & Wine Bar
Higher-end dining option at Jaco Walk. Tasty foods and excellent wine selection.
Sightseeing
Caldera
Seaside town with a beautiful tidal bay and amazing seafood.
Shopping, restaurants and attractions for all ages. Great place to buy clothes and souviners, grab a glass of wine or ice cream, or all of the above!
137 locals recommend
Jaco Walk Shopping Center
Shopping, restaurants and attractions for all ages. Great place to buy clothes and souviners, grab a glass of wine or ice cream, or all of the above!
One of Costa Rica's many natural wonders. The country has many active volcanoes, this is one of the safest and most accessible to visit, just outside of San Jose.
235 locals recommend
Irazú Volcano
One of Costa Rica's many natural wonders. The country has many active volcanoes, this is one of the safest and most accessible to visit, just outside of San Jose.
Resources
Avis Jacó
Affordable prices, friendly staff, and clean, well-maintained vehicles.
Local vehicles available at a 3-day minimum. Best for weekly and/or long term rentals. Family owned and happy to make an introduction!
Rent a car Jaco
Local vehicles available at a 3-day minimum. Best for weekly and/or long term rentals. Family owned and happy to make an introduction!
Lovely furniture and home supplies. Just in case you want to take a little piece of Costa Rica back with you!
Riviera Home Center
Lovely furniture and home supplies. Just in case you want to take a little piece of Costa Rica back with you!
Local supermarket right on our street with most of the things you'll need to stock up on household supplies.
SuperCompro
Local supermarket right on our street with most of the things you'll need to stock up on household supplies.
Local butcher with wide selection of meats, fish, and spices. Very affordable, friendly, and just across the street!
Carnicería El Rodeo
Local butcher with wide selection of meats, fish, and spices. Very affordable, friendly, and just across the street!
Neighbourhoods
Vibrant area of Costa Rica's capital with murals, bars, restaurants, and cultural attractions. A must-visit if you're spending time in San Jose!
190 locals recommend
Barrio Escalante
Vibrant area of Costa Rica's capital with murals, bars, restaurants, and cultural attractions. A must-visit if you're spending time in San Jose!
City/town information
Small coastal town with world-class surf. Just 15 minutes drive from Jaco.
136 locals recommend
Playa Hermosa
Small coastal town with world-class surf. Just 15 minutes drive from Jaco.
Quiet, higher-end destination with beautiful, white-sand beaches and a great selection of restaurants.
39 locals recommend
Nosara
Quiet, higher-end destination with beautiful, white-sand beaches and a great selection of restaurants.
Paradise on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. It takes a while to get here but definitely worth it! Food and beaches are some of the best in the country. Sizable hippie/ex-pat community that provides plenty of local color.
114 locals recommend
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Paradise on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. It takes a while to get here but definitely worth it! Food and beaches are some of the best in the country. Sizable hippie/ex-pat community that provides plenty of local color.