About: An art gallery selling local, handmade pieces from local artists. It offers a wide variety of unique art that is not often seen at most souvenir shops in the country. Prices can lean high. There is a garden in the back with a short trail and you may even spot wildlife. Province: Puntarenas Starting…
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Jaguar Art
About: This is a local artist’s studio, gallery, and home. The owner and artist is Roberto, with some pieces by his son. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 12 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What to wear and bring:…
Chorotega Arts and Crafts
About: This is a local artist’s studio and gallery of mostly clay pottery. His name is Marcelo and his son is Mario. Marcelo will give you a tour and tell you a lot of information about his art. There is a huge clay oven outside. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting…
Casem Co-op
About: This is a small shop selling artisanal crafts from local artists. Most are women who are part of the co-op. There is a book with information about each artist. There is also a kitchen serving great food in the back, as well as other coffee shops out front sharing the space. There is a…
Monteverde Restaurants
Options for restaurants in Monteverde:
Turin Restaurant and Gardens
About: A restaurant with a varied menu including local and international dishes. There are trails, gardens, and a small pond to enjoy before or after your meal. You can even fish in the pond. There is also a little playground for kids to enjoy. This is also an establishment that offers camping sites. Province: Puntarenas…
Stella’s Monteverde
About: A cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Lunch options include sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups, as well as lasagnas, quiches and pastas. It is also a bakery serving pastries and hot drinks. Indoor and covered outdoor seating in a beautiful garden that allows you to enjoy nature while you eat. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde…
Soda La Cocinita de Lety
About: Authentic Costa Rican food at a small local restaurant. You can also find some unique twists and flavors. The food is prepared fresh and portion sizes are large. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 2 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair…
Soda La Amistad
About: This is a very small, quaint, hole-in-the-wall “soda” that serves typical food and other dishes. It has very large portion sizes for great prices. The food feels like home style cooking. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 1 minute Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid…
Sabor Tico Restaurant
About: A wide variety of authentic Costa Rican food as well as some basic fast food options and even a few cocktails. They also serve breakfast. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 3 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What…