Fine dining. Ojochal Restaurants and surrounding area
Restaurants define this part of the Costa Ballena as the culinary destination of the South Pacific. With fine dining ranging from Mediterranean to Indonesian, you are sure to find a great meal. Reserve in advance because people travel from as far as Jacó to dine in a jungle atmosphere.
Visit our Ojochal Section for more information, maps and photos of the area.
Castillo's Kitchen

Castillo’s Kitchen is a Chef’s Table concept mastering the evolution of Costa Rican cuisine with fresh ingredients hand-picked by the Chef
Opening hours:
Open all day
Contact:
Calle Perezoso, Ojochal
Villa Leonor

Restaurant with beach access, pools, and grounds
Fresh seafood dishes and BBQ every Sunday
Opening hours:
Open Thursday to Tuesday 10 am – 8 pm
Reserve for Dinner
Wednesday Closed
Contact:
Km 170 next to Elan at Ballena Beach
GastroPub Batsú & Panes La Estrella
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Donations for lifeguards and Safe Beach program
I want to share a big win with you, three actually. For years the Lifeguards have relied on many small donations from the community. Our first big win was when the Mayor of Osa pushed […]
Perez Zeledón Quilt Show
In Sunday, April 8, 2018 more than two hundred visitors attended the first ever Perez Zeledón Quilt Exhibition. Sixteen passionate multinational PZ competitors, from beginner level to seasoned professionals, exhibited over 70 quilt pieces in […]
Practice and Enjoy Yoga as a Path of freedom
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South Pacific Costa Rica Beaches, Marino Ballena National Park
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