The Road to Chirripó
With its 'from farm to table' motto, this delightful cafe single-handedly pushes San Isidro's dining scene up a big notch. Breakfast options range from …
The Road to Chirripó
With its 'from farm to table' motto, this delightful cafe single-handedly pushes San Isidro's dining scene up a big notch. Breakfast options range from …
The Road to Chirripó
Come for breakfast or lunch and while away the day, sipping coffee, sampling baked goodies and watching the feathered friends flitting about the grounds…
The Road to Chirripó
With 270-degree views of the valley, this glass-encased restaurant specializes in homemade pasta, rainbow trout and mouthwatering steaks, all garnished…
The Road to Chirripó
One of the first places you will pass on the San Gerardo road, this cozy house specializes in comida típica (regional cooking). Eating here is almost like…
The Road to Chirripó
For all things corn, stop at this traditional roadside restaurant on your way to or from the mountain. Our favorite here is the chorreada, a traditional…
The Road to Chirripó
The tiny village of Canaán is not the type of place you would expect to find a 'gastropub' yet here it is. The menu is eclectic and delicious, featuring…
The Road to Chirripó
One of our favorite sodas (lunch counters) in the region, this cute little family-run joint serves up casados (set meals), olla de carne (beef stew) and…
The Road to Chirripó
Since this unpretentious seafood spot is usually slammed at lunchtime, it's best to come during off hours for its several daily varieties of ceviche,…
The Road to Chirripó
With alfresco tables sitting above the river, funky skull art and sparkling fish tanks filled with fingerling trout, this atmospheric spot prepares trout…
The Road to Chirripó
Recognizable by its bubblegum pink signage, this diner caters to hungry travelers with its massive menu. It earns its steakhouse horns with burgers, slaps…
The Road to Chirripó
This sunny cafe is a perfect stop for lunch or a light dinner, with an eclectic menu highlighting all the local goodness, from fruits to cheeses to…
The Road to Chirripó
Set in an old Tico house, this bohemian cafe features eclectic artwork and an odd assortment of furniture, lending a cozy atmosphere. The varied menu has…
The Road to Chirripó
The largest feria (fair) in the region, this farmers market starts early Thursday morning and usually winds down by early afternoon on Friday; organic…
The Road to Chirripó
Set amid gardens, ponds and a splashing fountain, this is the place to catch your own trout and have it seasoned, lightly breaded and then deep-fried for…
The Road to Chirripó
The most happenin' place in town, right by the soccer field. The standard dishes won't set your tastebuds alight, but the french fries are excellent and…
The Road to Chirripó
Self-caterers can shop at this large, reasonably well stocked supermarket.