Things to do in Nicoya
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Iglesia de San Blas
In Parque Central, a major town landmark, is the attractive white colonial Iglesia de San Blas, which dates back to the mid-17th century. The appealingly peaceful, wood-beamed church is under continuous restoration, and its mosaic tiles are crumbling, but it can be visited when mass is not in session. It has a small collection of colonial religious artifacts, or have a look at the wooden Jesus with articulated joints and bleeding stigmata. The park outside is an inviting spot to people-watch from one of the shady stone benches.
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La Casa de la Cultura
On the opposite side of the park is La Casa de la Cultura. This small area has cultural exhibits a few times a year and features work by local artists. The exhibit schedule and hours of operation are erratic, but it’s worth a peek if the doors are open.
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Café Ambrosia
Excellent espresso drinks, pasta carbonara, gnocchi and fresh sandwiches and salads are the specialties of the house. They also dish out ice cream, for which you'll be thankful if the air-conditioned room isn't doing enough for you. They even accept credit cards.
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Restaurant El Teyet
Chinese restaurants such as this are some of the tastiest and cheapest spots to eat in the city. Grab a seat on the patio or in the air-conditioned interior and feast on huge portions of chow mein and other noodle dishes.
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Guayacan Real
The best place for a drink and delicious bocas is the consistently packed Guayacan Real. The ceviche and patacones (fried plantain with bean dip) are exceptional - and there is cable TV.
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Market Sodas
There are a number of cheap sodas in the mercado (market) that are good for a quick bite, as well as all your favorite Costa Rican fast-food chains.
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Super Compro
Super Compro and Palí supermarkets provide food and supplies for self-caterers.
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Palí Supermarket
Super Compro and Palí supermarkets provide food and supplies for self-caterers.
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Restaurante El Teyet
Chinese restaurants such as this one are some of the tastiest and cheapest spots to eat in the city. Grab a seat on the patio or in the air-conditioned interior and feast on huge portions of chow mein and other noodle dishes.
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Era Glacial
At the main intersection downtown, this new pizzeria has 30 types of pies cooked in a real wood-fire oven, plus pastas, meat and fish dishes, and for dessert, ice cream.
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Café Garibaldi
At the southwest corner of Parque Central, this outdoor patio-cafe is a pleasant place to people-watch with a coffee, juice or sandwich.
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