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Food scene
Celebrity-adored, popular restaurant and bar located on Flamingo beach near the Villa. Casual food, phenomenal Taco Tuesdays, and great place to watch the sunset. Signature drink served in a coconut. Open daily from 11AM - 9PM.
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Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach RoadCelebrity-adored, popular restaurant and bar located on Flamingo beach near the Villa. Casual food, phenomenal Taco Tuesdays, and great place to watch the sunset. Signature drink served in a coconut. Open daily from 11AM - 9PM.
A favorite! Aged Beef - Artisan Pizzas - Sustainable Seafood. Angelina’s sits on the hill in the shopping center in Flamingo. Their food is fresh and upscale. Great environment. Live music on Friday nights. Open daily from 5PM - 10PM. *Reservations recommended. www.angelinasplayaflamingo.com
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Angelina's
A favorite! Aged Beef - Artisan Pizzas - Sustainable Seafood. Angelina’s sits on the hill in the shopping center in Flamingo. Their food is fresh and upscale. Great environment. Live music on Friday nights. Open daily from 5PM - 10PM. *Reservations recommended. www.angelinasplayaflamingo.com
Pizza place. Located in the Flamingo town center near Angelina’s. Open daily from 5PM - 10PM. www.facebook.com/Camparino-Pizzeria-Italiana
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Camparino
Pizza place. Located in the Flamingo town center near Angelina’s. Open daily from 5PM - 10PM. www.facebook.com/Camparino-Pizzeria-Italiana
A Favorite! A Must! Excellent breakfast and lunch. Located next to Banco National on the main road of Flamingo. Super casual. Open 8AM - 3PM Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays. www.facebook.com/surboxcr
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Surf Box
A Favorite! A Must! Excellent breakfast and lunch. Located next to Banco National on the main road of Flamingo. Super casual. Open 8AM - 3PM Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays. www.facebook.com/surboxcr
Fast, casual, Tex Mex. Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, Burrito Bowls, Beer and Frozen Margaritas. Located on the North Ridge of Playa Flamingo beside the Super Massai grocery store. Open 12PM - 8PM. Closed on Thursdays. www.amigostacosybeer.com
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Amigos Tacos y Beer
Fast, casual, Tex Mex. Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, Burrito Bowls, Beer and Frozen Margaritas. Located on the North Ridge of Playa Flamingo beside the Super Massai grocery store. Open 12PM - 8PM. Closed on Thursdays. www.amigostacosybeer.com
Super fun beachfront restaurant and bar. Located in the Costa Rica Sailing Center in Playa Potrero. Great for sunsets and entertainment with live music and/or fun events happening. Let them know that you are a guest of Birds of Paradise Villa and you will receive a discount on your meal. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 12PM - 9PM. www.facebook.com/HemingwaysCostaRica
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Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
Super fun beachfront restaurant and bar. Located in the Costa Rica Sailing Center in Playa Potrero. Great for sunsets and entertainment with live music and/or fun events happening. Let them know that you are a guest of Birds of Paradise Villa and you will receive a discount on your meal. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 12PM - 9PM. www.facebook.com/HemingwaysCostaRica
The Beach House is a former private residence transformed into a quaint, casual restaurant and bar. Located on the beach of Surfside. Serves fresh seafood and American fare. They will also cook the catch of the day from your fishing excursions. Open daily from 8AM - 9PM. www.beachhousecr.com
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The Beach House
The Beach House is a former private residence transformed into a quaint, casual restaurant and bar. Located on the beach of Surfside. Serves fresh seafood and American fare. They will also cook the catch of the day from your fishing excursions. Open daily from 8AM - 9PM. www.beachhousecr.com
Italian food. Great wood fired pizzas! Prompt service. Dine in, take out or delivery. Delivery is cash only. Open Monday - Saturday 4PM - 9PM. Closed Sundays. www.facebook.com/laforketta.italianfoodtogo
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La Forketta
Calle NaranjaItalian food. Great wood fired pizzas! Prompt service. Dine in, take out or delivery. Delivery is cash only. Open Monday - Saturday 4PM - 9PM. Closed Sundays. www.facebook.com/laforketta.italianfoodtogo
A must do! The most elegant restaurant in the area with 180 degree view and incredible sunsets. In Las Catalinas at Casa Cameleon Hotel. Make a reservation for the Champagne Lounge for watching the sunset and follow immediately with reservations for dinner. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. *Reservations are required. Adults only - no children policy. Open daily from 7AM- 9PM www.sentidonorterestaurant.com
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Sentido Norte
A must do! The most elegant restaurant in the area with 180 degree view and incredible sunsets. In Las Catalinas at Casa Cameleon Hotel. Make a reservation for the Champagne Lounge for watching the sunset and follow immediately with reservations for dinner. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. *Reservations are required. Adults only - no children policy. Open daily from 7AM- 9PM www.sentidonorterestaurant.com
Argentinian food, sushi, ribs, fresh seafood, cocktails – the works. Great wine cellar. Great place for sunset. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of our favorites. Open daily 7AM - 9PM. www.patagoniadelmar.business.site
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Patagonia del Mar
120 Av CentralArgentinian food, sushi, ribs, fresh seafood, cocktails – the works. Great wine cellar. Great place for sunset. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of our favorites. Open daily 7AM - 9PM. www.patagoniadelmar.business.site
Indoor/Outdoor eatery and lounge. Upscale service and a low-key beach vibe. Menu features gourmet wood-fire pizza, house-made pasta, cheese plates, unique hand-crafted cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine list. Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11AM-8PM. www.graciacostarica.com
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Gracia At Mar Vista
Indoor/Outdoor eatery and lounge. Upscale service and a low-key beach vibe. Menu features gourmet wood-fire pizza, house-made pasta, cheese plates, unique hand-crafted cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine list. Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11AM-8PM. www.graciacostarica.com
A Must! A Favorite! The best handcrafted pizzas and cocktails! Reservations recommended. Tuesday-Sunday 4PM-10PM.
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Gracia La Vid
A Must! A Favorite! The best handcrafted pizzas and cocktails! Reservations recommended. Tuesday-Sunday 4PM-10PM.
Neighborhoods
It’s walkable, it’s tropical, and it looks like a village out of Renaissance Italy. But Las Catalinas, Costa Rica, is located on a beautiful beach in Guanacaste, surrounded by virgin wilderness – and this meticulously planned 10-year-old town is a gem. Great hiking and mountain bike riding near. Good shopping and restaurant selection. Las Catalinas also has a good food market to visit before leaving!
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Las Catalinas
Camino Las CatalinasIt’s walkable, it’s tropical, and it looks like a village out of Renaissance Italy. But Las Catalinas, Costa Rica, is located on a beautiful beach in Guanacaste, surrounded by virgin wilderness – and this meticulously planned 10-year-old town is a gem. Great hiking and mountain bike riding near. Good shopping and restaurant selection. Las Catalinas also has a good food market to visit before leaving!
Located next to Playa Flamingo, Playa Potrero is a great beach community for yoga, fishing, scuba diving, bar hopping, sailing, kayaking. Be sure to stop by Hemingways to watch the sunset!
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Potrero
Located next to Playa Flamingo, Playa Potrero is a great beach community for yoga, fishing, scuba diving, bar hopping, sailing, kayaking. Be sure to stop by Hemingways to watch the sunset!
Reserva Conchal is made up of 2,300 acres lining the incredible sands and waters of Playa Conchal. The area hosts homes, condominiums, 2 hotels and a golf course. Call ahead to the W Hotel and get a day pass. That will allow you to use the hotels pool, restaurants and access to Playa Conchal.
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Reserva Conchal
Reserva Conchal is made up of 2,300 acres lining the incredible sands and waters of Playa Conchal. The area hosts homes, condominiums, 2 hotels and a golf course. Call ahead to the W Hotel and get a day pass. That will allow you to use the hotels pool, restaurants and access to Playa Conchal.
City/town information
Tamarindo is an easy 25-30 minute drive from the Villa. Best known for as a great beach and party spot, the town is also a world-wide destination for surfers. Expect a town bustling with souvenir shops, restaurants, and tourists.
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Tamarindo
Tamarindo is an easy 25-30 minute drive from the Villa. Best known for as a great beach and party spot, the town is also a world-wide destination for surfers. Expect a town bustling with souvenir shops, restaurants, and tourists.
Activities
The Diamante Eco-Adventure Park offers a phenomenal zip line course, incredible animal sanctuary, ATV and horseback riding. Reservations are recommended.
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Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU HotelThe Diamante Eco-Adventure Park offers a phenomenal zip line course, incredible animal sanctuary, ATV and horseback riding. Reservations are recommended.
The best horse back riding experience! Ride horses on some of the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica. Longer sessions also include riding through beautiful forests.
Pacific Horses - Horse Back Riding Conchal
The best horse back riding experience! Ride horses on some of the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica. Longer sessions also include riding through beautiful forests.
Manta Ray Sailing
Morning, Sunset and Full Day Charter
Sailing Tours
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Don't Pick Up Rental Car at Airport
Our house manager will arrange for your rental car to be delivered to the Villa. Not only is this easier for you, but it will also save you money. When picking up a rental car from the airport, you will be subject to an airport tax that does not apply when the car is delivered.
Our House Manager will arrange for your transportation from the airport to the Villa on arrival day. She will also arrange for transportation back to the airport for departure.
Renting a golf cart is also a great option. Our House Manager can handle that as well.
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Sport Fishing
It is wise to schedule your sport fishing trips prior to arrival as these are excursions that tend to book quickly. Our favorite boat is The Wetass.
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Catamaran Sunset Cruise
If you are interested in a sunset catamaran cruise, we highly suggest that you book your excursion prior to arrival in Costa Rica. These are adventures that book up months in advance. Our favorite boat is The Bali.
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Live Music
Angelina's Restaurant has live music on Friday nights.
Hemingways Restaurant has live music frequently throughout the week in the evenings.
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Monday Moonlight Market in Playa Flamingo
An evening community market filled with fun, food, artisan crafts, shopping and live music. Monday nights at 5:30PM - 9PM.
Held mid November until the end of April and mid June to the end of August. The market is located at La Plaza in Flamingo where you will find Angelina's Restaurant.