Eduardo’s guidebook

Eduardo
Eduardo’s guidebook

Food scene

Excellent food from one of the best chefs in the country. Great place for drinks as well. Not a low price point, but worth every penny!
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zonna Gastro Bar
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent food from one of the best chefs in the country. Great place for drinks as well. Not a low price point, but worth every penny!
Small, casual, and delicious italian food. One of our favorite pizzas in Costa Rica.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sale e Pepe
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 105
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Small, casual, and delicious italian food. One of our favorite pizzas in Costa Rica.
High end. Peruvian fusion cuisine. Excellent flavors and only 5-10 minutes from the villa.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurante Pescatore Escazú
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
High end. Peruvian fusion cuisine. Excellent flavors and only 5-10 minutes from the villa.
Great wood oven food! In Avenida Escazú, a beautiful place to take a walk, shop, and entertain the group. Many other options in Avenida Escazú as well.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Filippo Restaurant & Cafe
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great wood oven food! In Avenida Escazú, a beautiful place to take a walk, shop, and entertain the group. Many other options in Avenida Escazú as well.
If you are craving Mexican fusion cuisine, this is a great place to go!
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jaguar Negro
Calle Real
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you are craving Mexican fusion cuisine, this is a great place to go!
If you are health-oriented and like to keep in shape with the best natural and organic ingredients, head to Raw Co. Located 5 minutes from the villa.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Raw Co Juicery & Food
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you are health-oriented and like to keep in shape with the best natural and organic ingredients, head to Raw Co. Located 5 minutes from the villa.
Founded around 50 years ago, Los Anonos is the most renowned local stakehouse. If you want to experience what a true costa rican stake house is, don't think twice and head to los anonos. One of our favorites and only 5 minute drive from the house.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Los Anonos Steak House
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Founded around 50 years ago, Los Anonos is the most renowned local stakehouse. If you want to experience what a true costa rican stake house is, don't think twice and head to los anonos. One of our favorites and only 5 minute drive from the house.
Excellent Argentinian stakehouse owned by an Argentinian family. Excellent wine selection! iHighly recommended. 2 minute drive from the house.
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurante El Novillo Alegre
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent Argentinian stakehouse owned by an Argentinian family. Excellent wine selection! iHighly recommended. 2 minute drive from the house.
The best french restaurant in San José. Located in trendy Avenida Escazú. Highly recommended! 10 minute drive from the house.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
L'ile de France
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best french restaurant in San José. Located in trendy Avenida Escazú. Highly recommended! 10 minute drive from the house.
Great fresh ceviches and Peruvian rices. Great taste and quick service. You can be in and out in 30 minutes. 10 minute drive from the house.
La Cebichería
9"N Calle 4
Great fresh ceviches and Peruvian rices. Great taste and quick service. You can be in and out in 30 minutes. 10 minute drive from the house.
Best Indian food in town. Less than 5 minute drive from the house. Owner and 90% of staff is from India. Authentic Indian food! Highly recommended.
Taste of India506
Best Indian food in town. Less than 5 minute drive from the house. Owner and 90% of staff is from India. Authentic Indian food! Highly recommended.
If you are looking for Italian food + ambiance, please visit Gusto. Italian owned and great atmosphere with live music on Sunday afternoons. Try the jalapeño pizza if you are into spicy food.
Gusto Lindora RistoArte
Ave. 37
If you are looking for Italian food + ambiance, please visit Gusto. Italian owned and great atmosphere with live music on Sunday afternoons. Try the jalapeño pizza if you are into spicy food.
AMAZINGLY fresh ceviches. Casual place 3 minutes from the house. A weekly must for me.
MadFish
AMAZINGLY fresh ceviches. Casual place 3 minutes from the house. A weekly must for me.
Best bartenders and mixologists in Costa Rica. Little casual spot. 5 minute drive from the house. Best gin tonics in town! Great for casual drinks any night. Great food as well. Excellent prices.
Pocket Food and Drinks
Best bartenders and mixologists in Costa Rica. Little casual spot. 5 minute drive from the house. Best gin tonics in town! Great for casual drinks any night. Great food as well. Excellent prices.
Best view of San José. About 10 minute drive from the house. Enjoy typical costarican food with an amazing view.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mirador Tiquicia
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best view of San José. About 10 minute drive from the house. Enjoy typical costarican food with an amazing view.
Classic Argentinian steakhouse with an amazing atmosphere at night. Great ambiance and great food. 15 minute drive from the house. Reservations required.
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Esquina de Buenos Aires
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Classic Argentinian steakhouse with an amazing atmosphere at night. Great ambiance and great food. 15 minute drive from the house. Reservations required.
Gourmet fusion food. Ask for their bar "Tres Perros" if you want to head out for a night of drinks. Great music and atmosphere.
Enboca
Gourmet fusion food. Ask for their bar "Tres Perros" if you want to head out for a night of drinks. Great music and atmosphere.
Casual spanish tapas restaurant. Great prices and just 5 minutes from the house. Opens only for dinner from Tuesday to Thursday. Friday - Sunday also opens for lunch. Enjoy!
Restaurante Plaza España
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 105
Casual spanish tapas restaurant. Great prices and just 5 minutes from the house. Opens only for dinner from Tuesday to Thursday. Friday - Sunday also opens for lunch. Enjoy!
High end Italian eatery. Great option for a nice family or romantic dinner. 10 minute drive from the house.
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Andiamo La
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 147
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
High end Italian eatery. Great option for a nice family or romantic dinner. 10 minute drive from the house.
Costarican rotisserie chicken. 5 minute drive from the house.
Rosti • Escazú
Costarican rotisserie chicken. 5 minute drive from the house.
Traditional costarican pork joint. The "Chifrijo" is a local must: pork rinds over a bed of rice, beans and topped with avocado and chips. 2 minute drive from the house. Enjoy!
Chicharronera Cacique Acseri
Traditional costarican pork joint. The "Chifrijo" is a local must: pork rinds over a bed of rice, beans and topped with avocado and chips. 2 minute drive from the house. Enjoy!
Amazing wine selection and modern cuisine in one of the most hip areas of Downtown San Jose. If you don't mind a 15 minute drive, this area es full of bars and other great dining options.
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurante Isolina
Calle 33
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing wine selection and modern cuisine in one of the most hip areas of Downtown San Jose. If you don't mind a 15 minute drive, this area es full of bars and other great dining options.
Great atmosphere for drinks and dinner. Music a bit loud in case you are looking for ambiance. This spot is within Avenida Escazú, the areas nicest lifestyle project. Worth a visit for sure.
Praga Café & Lounge
Great atmosphere for drinks and dinner. Music a bit loud in case you are looking for ambiance. This spot is within Avenida Escazú, the areas nicest lifestyle project. Worth a visit for sure.
This is a Costarican landmark. About 1 hour extremely scenic drive from the house. If you want to have real costarican typical food please head to Chubascos. Don't forget to stop for a coffee on the way to Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks' mountain coffee farm.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chubascos
Ruta Nacional 712
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is a Costarican landmark. About 1 hour extremely scenic drive from the house. If you want to have real costarican typical food please head to Chubascos. Don't forget to stop for a coffee on the way to Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks' mountain coffee farm.
Starbnucks' local mountain coffee farm and café. Definitely worth a stop.
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hacienda Alsacia - Starbucks
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Starbnucks' local mountain coffee farm and café. Definitely worth a stop.
Delicious Spanish tapas and sangría. Owned and operated by a renowned Spanish chef. 5 min from the house.
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Delicious Spanish tapas and sangría. Owned and operated by a renowned Spanish chef. 5 min from the house.
One of the best Italian options in the area. 5-10 min from the house.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bacchus
Calle 5
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the best Italian options in the area. 5-10 min from the house.
AMAZING modern Japanese fusion restaurant. Good ambiance, loud music, great cocktails. 10 minutes from the house.
Shibuya
AMAZING modern Japanese fusion restaurant. Good ambiance, loud music, great cocktails. 10 minutes from the house.

Neighborhoods

Developed area to the west of San José with plenty of entertainment, restaurants and nightlife. Escazú is home to many of the most upscale areas and shopping centers in Costa Rica. It has beautiful mountains and is only 5-10min drive to San José.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Escazu
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Developed area to the west of San José with plenty of entertainment, restaurants and nightlife. Escazú is home to many of the most upscale areas and shopping centers in Costa Rica. It has beautiful mountains and is only 5-10min drive to San José.
Hipster area with many restaurants and bars. A lot of young people!
Barrio Escalante
Hipster area with many restaurants and bars. A lot of young people!

Entertainment/Sightseeing

This is one of the nicest sites in Escazú if you are looking for food, shopping, and entertainment. Here you will find many dining options, stores, a food court, a movie theater, several cafes, and an overall beautiful area to walk around and spend time with your loved ones. Don't leave Escazú without getting to know Avenida Escazú. 5-10 min drive from the house.
114 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Avenida Escazu
102 Avenida 2
114 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is one of the nicest sites in Escazú if you are looking for food, shopping, and entertainment. Here you will find many dining options, stores, a food court, a movie theater, several cafes, and an overall beautiful area to walk around and spend time with your loved ones. Don't leave Escazú without getting to know Avenida Escazú. 5-10 min drive from the house.
Nice strip plaza with dining and entertainment options. Here you will find "Mestizo", an open market type dining area with a bunch of small food vendors ranging from pasta, to mediterranean, to finger food, to Indian. 10 min drive. Enjoy!
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza Tempo
Calle Marginal Sur
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nice strip plaza with dining and entertainment options. Here you will find "Mestizo", an open market type dining area with a bunch of small food vendors ranging from pasta, to mediterranean, to finger food, to Indian. 10 min drive. Enjoy!
Great lifestyle center with shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment. Just 10 minutes from the house.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gorgeous Esthetic
Radial Santa Ana - San Rafael - Belén
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great lifestyle center with shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment. Just 10 minutes from the house.

Shopping

Best shopping mall in Costa Rica. Shopping, food, cinema, entertainment.
MultiPlaza Escazú, San José, San Rafael, Costa Rica
Best shopping mall in Costa Rica. Shopping, food, cinema, entertainment.

Hiking

Nice place 10-15 minutes from our property to enjoy an intermediate level hike and typical lunch.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hacienda y Beneficio La Chimba
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nice place 10-15 minutes from our property to enjoy an intermediate level hike and typical lunch.

Sightseeing

15 minute drive from the house. Wind energy farm with spectacular views of San Jose. Bring your own beverages and snacks for a picnic!
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Eolico del Valle Central Park
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan