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
Community Support for the Lifeguards
~ by Nate BrightThe Guardavidas Costa Ballena Lifeguard program maintains paid, certified lifeguards on three beaches – Playa Dominical, Playa Hermosa and Playa Ventanas. Our beautiful unspoiled beaches attract visitors from all over the world, and keeping them safe […]
Dreamy Conditions on the Ballena Coast
~ by Trevor BrownI have chased waves from North America, through all of Central America, South America, and parts of Indonesia. Also, I’ve been fortunate to have experienced lots of different surf cultures and conditions. The more I […]
THE WILD DANCE OF THE PACA: A Disappearing Species
~ by Jack EwingThe names of two rainforest rodents can be confusing. One is the paca (Agouti paca) known as the Tepezcuintle in Spanish and the other the Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) known as the cherenga or guatusa in […]
Revitalize Yourself in the Valley of Chirripó!
~ by Susana GarcíaThey do know how to make people happy here! The hearts of local farmers are waiting for you in the mountains to sweeten your life and bring health back to you. We left San Isidro de […]
Orchids
~ by Susana García Orchids are plants with flowers that attract insects, bats, and birds to be pollinated. Many people enjoy watching them grow in their backyards or plant pots in their houses. The name of the orchid comes from the […]
Mr. President and Pérez Zeledón
~ by Luis H. Galera In March 2017, President Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera was named Distinguished Alumnus by the renowned Tulane University (New Orleans, Louisiana) that he attended in the 70s. His postgraduate thesis on Latin American studies titled “The […]
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