Entertainment in Northwestern Costa Rica
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Amigos Bar
A popular bar that usually has a good mix of locals and tourists is Amigos Bar, a great place to drink and shoot pool.
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Matáe Caña
Housed in Santa Elena’s original tavern, Matáe Caña is a chic new lounge that fills the void long been present in Monteverde. Opened in late 2009 by the folks behind Pensión Santa Elena, Matáe Caña features the same passion and attention to detail. A waterfall graces one entire wall of the bar. There are numerous padded nooks and crannies where you can sip a drink with your date. During warm weather, guests can lounge on beds in the outdoor patio. The women’s bathroom even has its own lounge with couch and huge mirrors. The bar has a good selection of rums and specialty drinks; don’t miss the Howler Monkey Shot. The lounge also hosts occasional live salsa bands.…
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La Guarida del Sapo
This cathedral of music built by the Hotel El Sapo Dorado resembles an old church – right down to the stained-glass windows with Costa Rican nature scenes. But about the only praying you may do here is to the porcelain god. Fridays are the most lively nights when the place is transformed into a discotheque. There’s live music on most Mondays and Saturdays. The international restaurantserves everything from filet mignon to escargot. A small cover charge applies for special events.
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Unicornio Discotec
An almost exclusively local hangout near the northern end of the soccer field; Unicornio Discotec isthe only place in town that has Imperial on tap (pro), but also has karaoke (con).
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Elements
Probably the priciest and definitely the sleekest bar in Liberia, the theme is based on the four elements (earth, wind, alcohol and lounge sofas…no, wait…).
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Las Tinajas
Sip a cold beer and nosh on some greasy fries at this parkside pub, an ideal place to watch the happenings in Parque Central. It occasionally has live music.
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Casa Pueblo
This cool little bar is housed in an old Spanish colonial building, and is a good place to meet the local hipsters.
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Cinema
If you're looking for your Hollywood fix, this has a decent offering of mainstream American films.
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Discoteque Kuru
Across from the Best Western El Sitio, lets the DJs do their thing Thursday through Sunday nights.
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Bromelias Music Garden
The long-running and constantly metamorphosing haven for the arts in Monteverde.
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Volcán Look
This club is reportedly Costa Rica’s biggest discotheque outside of San José. It’s about 5km west of town, though it’s virtually abandoned except on weekends and holidays: don’t bother showing up until after 11pm unless you want to dance cumbia alone.
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Lava Lounge
On the west side of town, this cool spot has a few romantic tables at which you can gaze over your margarita into someone’s eyes – but also, the food’s good, the ambience is lively and it’s a welcome addition to evenings in La Fortuna.
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La Cascada
This thatched-roof landmark is one of La Fortuna’s more established places to have a beer at night.
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Don Rufino
Mingle with locals and other travelers at this inviting streetside bar.
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Chelas
This popular, open-air local bar behind Arenal Backpackers Resort has great bocas (small, savory dishes), including chicharrones (stewed pork) and ceviche de pulpo (raw octopus marinated in lemon juice). The best nights of the week to visit are Monday (karaoke) and Thursday (disco). Arenal Backpackers guests get a 10% discount just by asking.
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Morales House
A real Guanacaste sabanero hangout, this barnlike bar with cowboy motif has bulls’ heads on the walls, blaring ranchera music and American sports on TV
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Liberia Supremacy
A bit of Jamaica comes to Liberia at this popular reggae bar decorated with posters of Bob Marley and Che. There’s a friendly vibe, cheap beer, an extensive Mexican bocas menu and the most uncomfortable bar stools ever made.
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LIB
The best nightspot in town, this open-air disco bathed in neon is on the 2nd floor of Plaza Santa Rosa, blaring salsa and rock music on to the masses below. There’s a good bocas menu to help soak up the alcohol. A varying cover charge applies for men on weekends.
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La Gobernación
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Tree House Restaurant & Café
If you desire aural pleasure, pop into the Tree House for nightly live music.
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Taberna Los Valverde
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