Marisa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Secure parking. The 1.5 hour walk up is good exercise. Can be visited on horseback. Stunningly beautiful place to bathe or swim.
201 locals recommend
Nauyaca Waterfalls
Dominical - San Isidro PZSecure parking. The 1.5 hour walk up is good exercise. Can be visited on horseback. Stunningly beautiful place to bathe or swim.
Their Wildlife Sanctuary does a great job of rescuing injured animals and giving them shelter if they can’t be released in the wild. The views are fantastic and the food is fabulous!
9 locals recommend
Villas Alturas
Their Wildlife Sanctuary does a great job of rescuing injured animals and giving them shelter if they can’t be released in the wild. The views are fantastic and the food is fabulous!
A local legend and pioneer to the conservation initiative similar to Jane Goodall.
44 locals recommend
Hacienda Barú Lodge
Costanera SurA local legend and pioneer to the conservation initiative similar to Jane Goodall.
Eco Chontales Waterfall
A 4x4 is definitely required to visit these falls.
An overnight stay is required as well as a local guide to get into the park. Be sure to reserve in advance.
58 locals recommend
Corcovado National Park
Los Patos Sirena TrailAn overnight stay is required as well as a local guide to get into the park. Be sure to reserve in advance.
The whale’s tail is very good for snorkeling, but only accessible at low tide. Check the local tide charts.
Osa Costa Rica
The whale’s tail is very good for snorkeling, but only accessible at low tide. Check the local tide charts.
Osa Canopy Tour
The Longest Superman zipline.
Boruca people
Amazingly beautiful location with very talented indigenous artists.
Food scene
Beautiful walking trails to a secluded beach. Private swimming hole. Excellent restaurant. Visit to the restaurant required to use the trails.
8 locals recommend
La Cusinga Lodge
Beautiful walking trails to a secluded beach. Private swimming hole. Excellent restaurant. Visit to the restaurant required to use the trails.
El Mercadito organic market is every Wednesday from 9-3 and the Saturday market is from 9-12.
40 locals recommend
Bahía Ballena
El Mercadito organic market is every Wednesday from 9-3 and the Saturday market is from 9-12.
Local family owned restaurant that specializes in typical, local food.
34 locals recommend
Heliconia Restaurante
100 metros surLocal family owned restaurant that specializes in typical, local food.
Great restaurant in a little mall with a pharmacy, doctor’s office, grocery store and other great shops.
70 locals recommend
Restaurante Citrus
Avenida Principal de OjochalGreat restaurant in a little mall with a pharmacy, doctor’s office, grocery store and other great shops.