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El Coco is more vibrant than ever!  There is always something exciting to do or see.  Whether it is taking in a show, enjoying an outdoor festival, attending a community class, or simply hanging out and enjoying El Coco’s unique culture. It is the people that make El Coco special.  This is a place to work, live and call home. 

Playa del Coco lies 35 kilometres (22 miles) west of Liberia, Guanacaste’s main city, and is the easiest beach on the Nicoya Peninsula to access by road from San José. and just 24 km or 20 minutes drive from the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia .

This pleasant fishing town is a popular destination for Ticos, and offers a variety of nightlife and restaurants. Sailboats and fishing boats can be seen scattered throughout the bay, offering a great opportunity to watch local fisherman at work. Playas del Coco is one of the best known beaches in the country. Plays del Coco is the best known for it's sports fishing , surfing, scuba diving and snorkelling.

Playas del Coco is the largest village in Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Originally known as the main Costa Rica hub for surfers with places like Ollie’s Point and Witches Rock within easy reach,  this busy beach is a prime scuba diving spot, with many tour and diving companies set up here. Social life is very active and dining and nightlife are superb.

Playas del Coco has a fairly well developed infrastructure, good roads and lots of shops, restaurants, bars, discos, casinos, hotels, resorts and markets . If you happen to visit the area during Christmas or Easter week expect to find a lot of people here partying ‘beach style’, when the main road is practically impassable from 10 pm until 3 am.

The  sand of Playas del Coco beach itself is a greyish-brown and the tide here often remains quite low. Surrounded by steep hills, this horseshoe shaped bay area is the ideal place to have fun. However, if you are looking for a quiet spot to relax, try staying away from the centre of town, which could be quite busy with tourists and local people.

Restaurants

"Papillion" Restaurant & Bar, is regarded as one of Papagayo's finest restaurants .

The restaurant is located within the Monarch Resort, a short walk to the beach and within a beautiful setting by the resort pool and in between Nakuti Hotel and the future Westin Hotel.

There are a number of new condominium projects under development in Playa Panama and custom homes in two existing private communities. Though the restaurant has been recently sold to Nakuti Resort, but the chef and staff will remain working in the restaurant under the new owner. The chef-Miguel-has professional credentials, cordon bleu training. Anything on his menu is done to perfection. Experience one of the best meals you have ever had. Seating capacity 56 plus during special planned events, seating around the pool and above.

"Roca Bruja Restaurant", is regarded as one of Costa Rica's most picturesque spots.

Sitting on the top of a cliff and surrounded by a 270 degree view of the Pacific Ocean, Ocotal's main restaurant, "Roca Bruja", is regarded as one of Costa Rica's most picturesque spots.

Father Rooster ~ Beachfront Dining in Ocotal
The Father Rooster Bar and Grill is open daily for lunch, dinner, and cocktails. It features the freshest ingredients the rich coast has to offer including wild caught seafood and a variety of Costa Rican, Latin American, and international favourites.

Picante Restaurant and Bar: Poolside restaurant and bar is the perfect place for a casual meal or refreshing beverage with a fabulous view of the Pacific.

Picante offers a tasty selection of both local and international cuisine, always served with a smile. And don’t miss one of their cool tropical concoctions – spectacular at sunset.

How to get there: As you enter the town of Coco, the road divides. One block after the division ends, you will see “Rich Coast Dive Shop” on your left. Take the first left after the dive shop. Follow the signs to “Bahía Pez Vela”. The gate to the property will be on the left-hand side of the road. Tell the guard that you are a guest at Bahía Pez Vela and he will let you pass. Keep following the signs to Bahía Pez Vela until you enter the property going down a hill.

The International cuisine of Café de Playa offers hot appetizers, tantalizing salads, premier pasta, fresh seafood daily and delicious desserts.

Compliment your meal with a  glass of wine from our extensive selection of quality and choice. As a delicious alternative to our standard menu, taste the fresh fish of the Pacific Ocean sushi style!