Sparkle's Guidebook
Breakfast
Yummy waffles on the beach. They sell champagne (by the bottle) and OJ if you’re feeling like mimosas
It can get pretty busy after everyone wakes up. For the best seats, go early. Lots of vendors selling goodies or excursions if you’re looking to venture out.
19 locals recommend
Waffle Monkey
It can get pretty busy after everyone wakes up. For the best seats, go early. Lots of vendors selling goodies or excursions if you’re looking to venture out.
Absolutely favorite place for an iced latte. You can also take home some coffee if you checked a bag. They will seal it for you.
8 locals recommend
Tamarindo Coffee Roasters
900 MetersAbsolutely favorite place for an iced latte. You can also take home some coffee if you checked a bag. They will seal it for you.
Food scene
La Palapa
Great food and fire dance show.
Amazing food. You will need reservations.
116 locals recommend
Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant (La Patagonia)
Calle San JavierAmazing food. You will need reservations.
Restaurante La Baula
91 C. CoronaPizza, Pizza 🍕
Pangas Beach Club
Views and ceviche
Walter's Fish and Cheeses
Yummy Italian food
Falafel Bar
250 Av CentralMediterranean cuisine
El Santuario
Excellent food and drinks. The steak is amazing.
Things to do
Highly recommended adventure park featuring zip lining, animals and more
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU HotelAll day trips available for waterfalls, zip lining, white water tubing and more.
15 locals recommend
Catarata La Leona
All day trips available for waterfalls, zip lining, white water tubing and more.
Witch's Rock Surf Camp
152Surfing lessons
Life is better at sea
Private boat tours, fishing and snorkeling.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rent a car
Get the best out of your trip and rent a car to see it all.
Don't miss
Fire Dance Show
Don’t miss the fire show at La Palapa on the beach. Great food too.
Ways to save
Grocery Store
If you take an immediate right out of the condo, there is a new grocery store. Save and make breakfast at the condo. Venture out for lunch and dinner.
What to pack
Bug Spray
Bugs can get pretty feisty. You’ve been warned. 🤣
Ways to save
Walmart
Walmart is close to the Liberia Airport. You’ll want to go as soon as you land if you want to buy in bulk.
Getting around
Drive alert
Watch out for people, cows, dogs and lizards. Drive alert. Arrive safe.
Ways to save
Liquor Store
There is a liquor store in the shopping center near the condo. Take a left when exiting the condo. Beside Gollo.