The Jungalow Guidebook

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The Jungalow Guidebook

Food scene

Relaxed dinner with indoor/outdoor seating and a popular menu all within the Santarena hotel.
64 personas locales recomiendan
Limonada Restaurant
Camino Las Catalinas
64 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Copper and Stone Gourmet Market
8 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Limonada Restaurant
Camino Las Catalinas
64 personas locales recomiendan
Outdoor lunch and dinner near the beach.
Smoothies, coffee, lunch specials and more.
23 personas locales recomiendan
Pots & Bowls
23 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Gracia At Mar Vista
82 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach Road
171 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Surf Box
100 personas locales recomiendan
Family owned and operated. Incredible breakfast and lunch. Try the thin mint smoothie!
Traditional Italian menu. Family friendly. Can order carry-out.
49 personas locales recomiendan
La Forketta
Calle Naranja
49 personas locales recomiendan
Traditional Italian menu. Family friendly. Can order carry-out.
Delicious pizza and wine and hip scene.
9 personas locales recomiendan
Gracia La Vid
9 personas locales recomiendan
Delicious pizza and wine and hip scene.
Local favorite. Good food with incredible views!
171 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach Road
171 personas locales recomiendan
Local favorite. Good food with incredible views!
Incredible Italian food in the jungle!
33 personas locales recomiendan
Tramonti
Calle La Cascada
33 personas locales recomiendan
Incredible Italian food in the jungle!
Delicious pizzas and pasta plus kid friendly. Highly recommend this delicious hidden (new) gem.
9 personas locales recomiendan
Gracia La Vid
9 personas locales recomiendan
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!
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Pura Vida Ride
19 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Tamarindo
336 personas locales recomiendan
Surfing, Food Scene, Shopping, People Watching, Lots of fun tourist and nightlife here.
Near Tamardino and less touristy. Beautiful beaches, sunsets and homes.
48 personas locales recomiendan
Playa Langosta
48 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach Road
217 personas locales recomiendan
Local Favorite. Beautiful views.

City/town information

Lots of great food and views and eventually a beautiful Marina which is under construction!
217 personas locales recomiendan
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach Road
217 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Nuevo Arenal
18 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Monteverde
101 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Tour del Río de los Cocodrilos de José
22 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
24 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU Hotel
150 personas locales recomiendan
An adventure park with zip lines, jungle animals and a really cool playground for adults and kids.
70 personas locales recomiendan
Hotel y Spa Baldi Hot Springs
142
70 personas locales recomiendan
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.

Consejos para la ciudad

Reserva antes de ir

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