The Jungalow Guidebook

Rachel
The Jungalow Guidebook

Food scene

Relaxed dinner with indoor/outdoor seating and a popular menu all within the Santarena hotel.
64 locals recommend
Limonada Restaurant
Camino Las Catalinas
64 locals recommend
Relaxed dinner with indoor/outdoor seating and a popular menu all within the Santarena hotel.
This gourmet market is a reliable grocery store with fresh organic + non-organic produce and prepared food options that include breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothie or snack.
8 locals recommend
Copper and Stone Gourmet Market
8 locals recommend
This gourmet market is a reliable grocery store with fresh organic + non-organic produce and prepared food options that include breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothie or snack.
Outdoor lunch and dinner near the beach.
64 locals recommend
Limonada Restaurant
Camino Las Catalinas
64 locals recommend
Outdoor lunch and dinner near the beach.
Smoothies, coffee, lunch specials and more.
23 locals recommend
Pots & Bowls
23 locals recommend
Smoothies, coffee, lunch specials and more.
Inside the Mar Vista development. This is a tasty restaurant with a broad menu. The property has an infinity pool, swim up bar, playground and panoramic sunset views. Bring your bathing suit! Reservations are recommended.
82 locals recommend
Gracia At Mar Vista
82 locals recommend
Inside the Mar Vista development. This is a tasty restaurant with a broad menu. The property has an infinity pool, swim up bar, playground and panoramic sunset views. Bring your bathing suit! Reservations are recommended.
Beachfront sunset lunch and dinner spot for couples, friends and families. Bring your bathing suit!
171 locals recommend
Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach Road
171 locals recommend
Beachfront sunset lunch and dinner spot for couples, friends and families. Bring your bathing suit!
Family owned and operated. Incredible breakfast and lunch. Try the thin mint smoothie!
100 locals recommend
Surf Box
100 locals recommend
Family owned and operated. Incredible breakfast and lunch. Try the thin mint smoothie!
Traditional Italian menu. Family friendly. Can order carry-out.
49 locals recommend
La Forketta
Calle Naranja
49 locals recommend
Traditional Italian menu. Family friendly. Can order carry-out.
Delicious pizza and wine and hip scene.
9 locals recommend
Gracia La Vid
9 locals recommend
Delicious pizza and wine and hip scene.
Local favorite. Good food with incredible views!
171 locals recommend
Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach Road
171 locals recommend
Local favorite. Good food with incredible views!
Incredible Italian food in the jungle!
33 locals recommend
Tramonti
Calle La Cascada
33 locals recommend
Incredible Italian food in the jungle!
Delicious pizzas and pasta plus kid friendly. Highly recommend this delicious hidden (new) gem.
9 locals recommend
Gracia La Vid
9 locals recommend
Delicious pizzas and pasta plus kid friendly. Highly recommend this delicious hidden (new) gem.
Same owners as Surfbox so you know the food is tasty. Hidden little spot and worth the stop on the way to Huacas, Playa Grande or Tamarindo. YUM!
Cafeteria Costa Rica
Same owners as Surfbox so you know the food is tasty. Hidden little spot and worth the stop on the way to Huacas, Playa Grande or Tamarindo. YUM!

Shopping, Breakfast

Fresh coffee with a view, excellent muffins and banana bread. Plus rent Paddle Boards, Bikes, EBikes and some shopping!
19 locals recommend
Pura Vida Ride
19 locals recommend
Fresh coffee with a view, excellent muffins and banana bread. Plus rent Paddle Boards, Bikes, EBikes and some shopping!
Super creative and inspiring local art from an incredible local artist. Perfect spot to pick up a souvenir for your home or a friend.
Pura Vida French Touch
Super creative and inspiring local art from an incredible local artist. Perfect spot to pick up a souvenir for your home or a friend.

Neighborhoods

Surfing, Food Scene, Shopping, People Watching, Lots of fun tourist and nightlife here.
336 locals recommend
Tamarindo
336 locals recommend
Surfing, Food Scene, Shopping, People Watching, Lots of fun tourist and nightlife here.
Near Tamardino and less touristy. Beautiful beaches, sunsets and homes.
48 locals recommend
Playa Langosta
48 locals recommend
Near Tamardino and less touristy. Beautiful beaches, sunsets and homes.
Local beach and local favorite!
Playa Prieta
Playa Prieta
Local beach and local favorite!
Local Favorite. Beautiful views.
217 locals recommend
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach Road
217 locals recommend
Local Favorite. Beautiful views.

City/town information

Lots of great food and views and eventually a beautiful Marina which is under construction!
217 locals recommend
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach Road
217 locals recommend
Lots of great food and views and eventually a beautiful Marina which is under construction!
Hot springs, lake activities, hiking and more. Beautiful place within the country.
18 locals recommend
Nuevo Arenal
18 locals recommend
Hot springs, lake activities, hiking and more. Beautiful place within the country.
One of our favorite spots to visit in Costa Rica...so much adventure for families and friends.
101 locals recommend
Monteverde
101 locals recommend
One of our favorite spots to visit in Costa Rica...so much adventure for families and friends.

Sightseeing

If you want an easy day trip and some adventure, these guys lure the crocodiles toward the boat, feed them and entertain.
22 locals recommend
Jose's Crocodile River Tour
22 locals recommend
If you want an easy day trip and some adventure, these guys lure the crocodiles toward the boat, feed them and entertain.
At Hacienda Guachipelín you can go tubing through rapids (safe for families), hike waterfalls, swim in hot springs and mud baths, horseback ride and probably more!
24 locals recommend
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
24 locals recommend
At Hacienda Guachipelín you can go tubing through rapids (safe for families), hike waterfalls, swim in hot springs and mud baths, horseback ride and probably more!
An adventure park with zip lines, jungle animals and a really cool playground for adults and kids.
150 locals recommend
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU Hotel
150 locals recommend
An adventure park with zip lines, jungle animals and a really cool playground for adults and kids.
70 locals recommend
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
142
70 locals recommend
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Morning and Sunset Catamarans, this is a MUST! If you are lucky you will see whales. Most often you see sea turtles, dolphins and sting rays.
Panache Sailing
911
Morning and Sunset Catamarans, this is a MUST! If you are lucky you will see whales. Most often you see sea turtles, dolphins and sting rays.
Wonderful morning and sunset catamaran tours. Awesome guides. Includes snorkel, food, drinks, music and great views.
Serendipity Charters
Wonderful morning and sunset catamaran tours. Awesome guides. Includes snorkel, food, drinks, music and great views.

Traveler advice

Book before you go

What to bring!

It's warm and adventurous in our area. When you can the following are important to have on hand and avoid going to a grocery store! -Sunscreen -Bug spray -Reusable water bottles