Must-see nightlife in Caribbean Coast

  • Salsa Brava

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Specializing in tacos, Caribbean bowls and sweet plantain fries, this popular spot is the perfect end-of-day cocktail stop – hit happy hour from 4pm to…

  • Lazy Mon

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Run by brothers Khalil and Abasi and their friend Rocky, Puerto Viejo's most dependable spot for live music draws big crowds, plays reggae, and serves two…

  • Reggae Bar

    Cahuita

    The place to be on Friday nights in Cahuita: anyone who's anybody in the expat community shakes their thang here as the rum and Red Stripe flow. Live…

  • Johnny's Place

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    The place shut down briefly and reopened under new ownership as a high-end attempt at selling ceviche, salads, mixed rice and grilled fish (meals US$5 to…

  • La Taberna Punto de Encuentro

    Tortuguero Village

    This popular tavern is mellow in the afternoons but draws the party people after dark with cold beer and blaring reggaetón. The main dance floor has a…

  • Cangrejo Loco

    Cahuita

    The Crazy Crab is a big supporter of live music including the inimitable 'Latin Hendrix,' who has to be seen to be believed. Two-for-one drinks seems to…

  • Coco's Bar

    Cahuita

    At the main intersection, you can’t miss it: painted Rasta red, gold and green and cranking the reggaetón up to 11. On Saturday nights, there's calypso…

  • Ricky's

    Cahuita

    The former Cafe Cahuita is finding an identity as a sports bar, although the rather tepid nachos are not so sporty. There's also live music weekends.

  • The Point Sports Bar & Grill

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    The Point is a truly trashy dive bar, complete with video games, and a few TVs showing sports from around the world. Just look for the pirate flag. New…

  • Splash

    Cahuita

    This day-drinking spot has an outdoor bar with its own swimming pool and often hosts roots and reggae nights, private parties and other special events.

  • Ricky's Place

    Cahuita

    The service can be a bit slow here, but if you're looking for stiff drinks and a good dance floor, you've come to the right place. Food options include…

  • Maritza's Bar

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    This unpretentious open-air local spot down by the beach, a stone's throw from the bus stop, is a great place to gaze out to sea and sip a beer after a…

  • El Crucero

    Puerto Limón

    Kick back with a smoothie, an empanada, a sandwich or an iced espresso at this corner cafe facing Parque Vargas and the docks.