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
Steve’s Supermarket
Steve´s Supermarket & Delicatessen, this beautiful and nicely presented convenience store will cover all your needs. All in one, there is an exquisite Deli department and a well-equipped supermarket.
The Beehive Restaurant
Owner of Beehive Restaurant Michael Allen created a little paradise for his friends and customers. Locals love the place, amidst tropical vegetation with palm trees, bougainvilleas, and well-manicured landscaping.
PLAZA BAHIA MOANA, Uvita close to Marino Ballena Park
PLAZA BAHIA MOANA opens its doors in Uvita, on the main road to the National Marino Ballena National Park, Ballena street.
“And love passes through the stomach”!
This quote, perhaps the initial one, can be found in a 1928 etiquette book “The Completed Adam”. It was written by tennis player, writer, and author Paula von Reznicek and her husband. In it, they mention: “And love passes through the stomach”! Wherever the quote comes from, we agree that love for Costa Rica runs through the stomach!
Catalog of Goods and Services (Cabys)
What is Cabys?
It is an official list of codes for mandatory use in electronic receipts to standardize the details of the goods and services traded.
Fast and agile Tiger ratsnakes: puffing but not bluffing
Fast and agile are the two words for describing the beautiful tiger ratsnakes (Spilotes pullatus). This name refers to their distinctive black and yellow tiger-like pattern.
What to do, Where to eat and Where to stay…
South Pacific Costa Rica Beaches, Marino Ballena National Park
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