Dominical Restaurants and surrounding area
From fine international dining to typical Costa Rican meals, your palate will be pleased. Fusion cuisine is very much “in vogue”. It includes preparing traditional or exotic recipes with all the fresh fruits and crispy vegetables that our area offers. Fresh fish is available at many Dominical Restaurants in Costa Ballena and South Pacific, ask for the special of the day!
Restaurante La Palapa
A place to EAT, DRINK, and RELAX
Grass-fed beef raised on pastures
Tropical fusion cuisine!
In front of the soccer field, Dominical, Costa Rica
Open Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 8:00 PM
Phone: +506 2787 0046
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Nfusion Bistro
Full bar with refreshing drinks and poolside service!
NFUSION offers a breathtaking view of our tropical Pacific coast overlooking the iconic Marino Ballena Whale’s Tail. Come join us, take in the view with your friends and family, and enjoy a memorable meal.
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday
Breakfast: 7-11 am Lunch: 12-3 pm Dinner: 5- 9 pm
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Tumeric
Turmeric works best in conjunction with fat and black pepper. You can also buy it capsulated at the pharmacy, but I prefer it fresh from the farmers market or from my own garden, where it grows and thrives.

The Moon, Part 1
Something subtle yet magical about the Moon makes us wonder and marvel at its presence. The Moon in astrology represents our emotions and how we process them, our ancestry and our past, the subconscious and deeper aspects of our psyche.

Boruca: Baile de los Diablitos 2023
We went to the annual Baile De Los Diablitos of the indigenous tribe of the South Pacific in Costa Rica: the Boruca. Marie takes you on the journey.

How to Cross the Border
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Give your pineapple a second life and DO THE TWIST…
Pineapples are easy to get and served on many occasions. But let’s first focus on the facts – some of them sadly will leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Coco from the Vegan Pirates tells us a short story about pineapples in Costa Rica.

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