Things to do in Quepos
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
A
Café Milagro
Serving some of the country’s best cappuccino and espresso, this is a great place to perk up in the morning – try the perezoso (meaning ‘lazy’ or ‘sloth’), which is a double espresso poured into a large cup of drip-filter coffee. Or, if you want to simply relax and read the English-language newspapers that are available, you can indulge in a baked good or a freshly made deli sandwich.
reviewed
-
B
El Patio
This Nuevo Latino spot is adored by locals and tourists alike, in part because its menu changes daily yet never fails to entice and surprise. The unspoken rule here is fresh and local, which means that meats, seafood and produce are always of the highest quality, and always prepared in a way that highlights their natural flavors. If you’re a fan of tapas, sample a few dishes here, though go slow and enjoy your meal over a few glasses of imported wine.
reviewed
-
C
Tropical Sushi
Quepos has gone cosmopolitan – for authentic Japanese (yes, the sushi chef is from Japan!), try this colorfully decorated restaurant, which occasionally has all-you-can-eat specials. If you’re a purist, you can stick to the tuna sashimi spreads, though it’s worth venturing out a bit and sampling some of the local Costa Rican–style rolls.
reviewed
-
D
Monchados
Something of a Quepos institution, this long-standing Mex-Carib spot is always bustling with dinner-goers who line up to try traditional Limón-style dishes and Mexican standards. Food here is eclectic, innovative and never bland, a theme that is also reflected in the vibrant decorations and fairly regular live music.
reviewed
-
Amigo Tico Complete Adventure Tours
Offers a range of tours, including rafting, walks in national parks, mountain biking and fishing. There’s no office in Quepos; book by phone or through your hotel.
reviewed
-
E
Books2Go
Susan runs a quaint little bookstore that also serves as the travelers’ meeting place. You can post messages, store your bags, burn photos to CDs, use the internet (₡1000per hour), or just hang out and read a good book.
reviewed
-
F
Iguana Tours
An adventure-travel shop offering river rafting, sea kayaking, horseback riding, mangrove tours and dolphin-watching excursions.
reviewed
-
G
Discoteca Arco Iris
An industrial-sized discotheque just north of town that brings out the locals with thumping dance beats.
reviewed
-
H
Sargento García
This Stars-and-Stripes tribute bar may be a bit heavy on the Americana for some, but look no further if you’re craving a Budweiser.
reviewed
-
I
El Gran Escape
A fishermen-friendly bar and restaurant that is good for cold beer, warm pub grub and some light-hearted chit-chat about the one that got away.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
J
Ríos Tropicales
The venerable Costa Rican rafting company has an office in Quepos.
reviewed
-
K
-
L
-
M
-
N
-
O
Casino
reviewed
-
P
Oceans Unlimited
reviewed
-
Q
Mercado Central
reviewed
-
R
Manuel Antonio Divers
reviewed
-
S
Escalofrío
Here you’ll find more than 20 different flavors of gelato, which may just be the perfect way to beat the tropical heat. There is also a spacious alfresco seating area where you can sample other Italian treats including espressos and cappuccinos as well as an assortment of pizzas and pastas.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
T
Dos Locos
This popular Mexican restaurant also serves as a regular drinking spot for the local expat community, and as a venue for the occasional live band.
reviewed
-
U
Lynch Travel
From airline reservations to fishing packages and rainforest tours, this travel shop has it all.
reviewed
