Blue Waves
Neighborhoods
Potrero has a laid-back vibe and does not get caught up in the tourist crowd like Tamarindo or Playas del Coco. This town is sleepy, and everyone who lives here lives here for that reason. You will not find any late-night discotheques here. It has been referred to as the quintessential 1950s beach town, and many people say that they love this little town just the way it is.
27 locals recommend
Potrero
Potrero has a laid-back vibe and does not get caught up in the tourist crowd like Tamarindo or Playas del Coco. This town is sleepy, and everyone who lives here lives here for that reason. You will not find any late-night discotheques here. It has been referred to as the quintessential 1950s beach town, and many people say that they love this little town just the way it is.
Sailing Center
Our membership for our guests includes 50% off all boats, paddle boards, kayaks, 15% off tours, classes, lessons, kids camp, 10% off of the restaurant and more…
The Sailing Center and Hemingway’s bar & restaurant are open for business. The Sailing Center offers sailing instruction, kayak & paddle board rentals, fishing tours, sailing tours, and much more.
44 locals recommend
Costa Rica Sailing Center
Paseo Surf SideThe Sailing Center and Hemingway’s bar & restaurant are open for business. The Sailing Center offers sailing instruction, kayak & paddle board rentals, fishing tours, sailing tours, and much more.
Adventure
Fun for all ages. Go zip lining! Use our sailing center membership and receive 20% off!
150 locals recommend
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU HotelFun for all ages. Go zip lining! Use our sailing center membership and receive 20% off!
Food Scene
Coco Loco is well known for their sunset cocktail hour to gather and enjoy the stunning nightly sunsets. Almost everything they serve, including appetizers, entrées, and famed cocktails, offers a distinctive experience when enjoyed with your feet on Playa Flamingo's fine, white sand.
171 locals recommend
Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach RoadCoco Loco is well known for their sunset cocktail hour to gather and enjoy the stunning nightly sunsets. Almost everything they serve, including appetizers, entrées, and famed cocktails, offers a distinctive experience when enjoyed with your feet on Playa Flamingo's fine, white sand.
The Shack
Great for breakfast!
Perfect Beach Bar you can walk to and have a beer.
98 locals recommend
Las Brisas Potrero Restaurante Bar
Perfect Beach Bar you can walk to and have a beer.
An iconic bar and restaurant in Costa Rica since 1976! La Perla is a great local bar with good prices, live entertainment and food with a local flair.
111 locals recommend
La Perla Restaurant
Brasilito to PotreroAn iconic bar and restaurant in Costa Rica since 1976! La Perla is a great local bar with good prices, live entertainment and food with a local flair.
La Forketta
Calle NaranjaPizza anyone?
Restaurant and grounds are lovely and walking distance from our condo.
11 locals recommend
Bahia del Sol Hotel beachfront Playa Potrero
Restaurant and grounds are lovely and walking distance from our condo.
Masala Indian Restaurant at Brasilito
Soooo good and they deliver!
The cuisine and coffee are great and offer a wide selection of culinary pleasures, delicious freshly baked bakery goods, and a wide variety of coffee & drinks. Fun Fact: because the owner is a major animal lover, every menu item is named after a dog!
10 locals recommend
Nita Coffee
The cuisine and coffee are great and offer a wide selection of culinary pleasures, delicious freshly baked bakery goods, and a wide variety of coffee & drinks. Fun Fact: because the owner is a major animal lover, every menu item is named after a dog!
One of Playa Potrero's hidden gems! They have homemade and delicious gelato! You won't want to miss out.
9 locals recommend
Italian Ice Cream/ Gelato Shop
Camino Las CatalinasOne of Playa Potrero's hidden gems! They have homemade and delicious gelato! You won't want to miss out.
A great stop for delicious coffee and even more amazing desserts and pastries! It is conveniently located on the corner driving from Potrero to Brasilito. You can enjoy a pastry as you watch the hustle of Brasilito from their patio.
6 locals recommend
Deli Café
A great stop for delicious coffee and even more amazing desserts and pastries! It is conveniently located on the corner driving from Potrero to Brasilito. You can enjoy a pastry as you watch the hustle of Brasilito from their patio.
Due to its location within a shopping center, you may drive by it without ever knowing it. The avocado toast they serve is some of the best! Don't pass up this hidden gem!
Cafeteria Costa Rica
Due to its location within a shopping center, you may drive by it without ever knowing it. The avocado toast they serve is some of the best! Don't pass up this hidden gem!
One of the better kept secrets in Playa Flamingo and for fine eating is Gracia Mar Vista. A grand architecturally designed space with an infinity pool, breathtaking views, and a swim-up bar that smoothly transitions between indoors and outdoors. In the hills between Brasilito and Flamingo, inside the Mar Vista gated neighborhood, is where you'll find the restaurant.
82 locals recommend
Gracia At Mar Vista
One of the better kept secrets in Playa Flamingo and for fine eating is Gracia Mar Vista. A grand architecturally designed space with an infinity pool, breathtaking views, and a swim-up bar that smoothly transitions between indoors and outdoors. In the hills between Brasilito and Flamingo, inside the Mar Vista gated neighborhood, is where you'll find the restaurant.
This is a fantastic, reasonably priced restaurant serving local cuisine with kind, helpful service. Highly recommended.
Restaurante Marisquería Sol y Mar
This is a fantastic, reasonably priced restaurant serving local cuisine with kind, helpful service. Highly recommended.
Gracia La Vid is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge located in Playa Brasilito. The menu features gourmet wood-fire pizza, house-made pasta, cheese plates, hand-crafted cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine list. The outdoor deck has comfortable loungers, pit-fires and string lighting, setting the perfect scene to chill and commune with your tribe.
9 locals recommend
Gracia La Vid
Gracia La Vid is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge located in Playa Brasilito. The menu features gourmet wood-fire pizza, house-made pasta, cheese plates, hand-crafted cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine list. The outdoor deck has comfortable loungers, pit-fires and string lighting, setting the perfect scene to chill and commune with your tribe.
This popular grill and pizzeria is well-known for its delicious food, welcoming ambience, and popularity among locals as a dining destination. Visit them and taste their stuffed chicken breast, BBQ baby back ribs, burgers, wood-fired pizza, and more.
7 locals recommend
POTRERO Grill
This popular grill and pizzeria is well-known for its delicious food, welcoming ambience, and popularity among locals as a dining destination. Visit them and taste their stuffed chicken breast, BBQ baby back ribs, burgers, wood-fired pizza, and more.
This bakery offers some of the best freshly made pastries in the area. You must try their cinnamon rolls, brownies, and focaccia breads! Get there early because they sell out!
El Patio
Hotel Villagio Flor del PacíficoThis bakery offers some of the best freshly made pastries in the area. You must try their cinnamon rolls, brownies, and focaccia breads! Get there early because they sell out!
Property Manager
Our property manager in Costa Rica! Ask about their concierge services.
41 locals recommend
Krain Costa Rica Real Estate
Our property manager in Costa Rica! Ask about their concierge services.
Market
Small market within walking distance from our condo with a great selection.
55 locals recommend
MerKdo
Small market within walking distance from our condo with a great selection.
This grocery store has a larger assortment of essentials than Potrero's Merkdo, as well as fresh meats, produce, beer, wine, liquor, and other items. They accept credit cards, Colones, and US dollars.
100 locals recommend
Super Massai Grocery
Brasilito to PotreroThis grocery store has a larger assortment of essentials than Potrero's Merkdo, as well as fresh meats, produce, beer, wine, liquor, and other items. They accept credit cards, Colones, and US dollars.
This a short walk from Blue Waves and has a great variety of fruits and veggies. One of my personal favorites is the fresh banana bread that have baked daily.
Fruit & Vegetable Stand Frutas y Verduras
Calle BananoThis a short walk from Blue Waves and has a great variety of fruits and veggies. One of my personal favorites is the fresh banana bread that have baked daily.
Transportation
Economy Rent a Car Flamingo
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 180They deliver
Your most practical ground transportation choice is EcoTrans. It is a safe and economical way to reach your destination. Vehicles always available at the airport so you will not have to wait more than 20 minutes to get out of the airport.
Ecotrans Costa Rica
B1 180Your most practical ground transportation choice is EcoTrans. It is a safe and economical way to reach your destination. Vehicles always available at the airport so you will not have to wait more than 20 minutes to get out of the airport.