Cielo Azul "Whats Happening"
City/town information
Uvita is a fast-growing eco-focused town that is growing rapidly. In the last 5 years the town has gotten much more focused on serving tourists and now offers the following services all LITERALLY within a 5-minute drive from the house: (30+) Restaurants, (5) Pharmacies, (2) Gas stations, (2) Dentists, (6) Rental Car agencies, (2) Farmers Markets, and (2) FULL-SERVICE Supermarkets
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Uvita
Uvita is a fast-growing eco-focused town that is growing rapidly. In the last 5 years the town has gotten much more focused on serving tourists and now offers the following services all LITERALLY within a 5-minute drive from the house: (30+) Restaurants, (5) Pharmacies, (2) Gas stations, (2) Dentists, (6) Rental Car agencies, (2) Farmers Markets, and (2) FULL-SERVICE Supermarkets
Food scene
These are my favorite restaurants! They all offer good value for the $$. The entrees range in price from $8 - $ 18!!
ROMANTIC "Fancy" Choices: Scala, Citrus, or Exotica (ALL REQUIRE RESERVATION) and expect US prices.
Great fresh food ! Reasonable and excellent service at this Tico-owned and operated gem!
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Heliconia Restaurante
100 metros surGreat fresh food ! Reasonable and excellent service at this Tico-owned and operated gem!
One of the most highly rated restaurants in Uvita. Fun creative menu and friendly English-speaking staff...Garden setting. Great 'hand shaken" marguritas!
15 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Restaurant Los Laureles
400 metersOne of the most highly rated restaurants in Uvita. Fun creative menu and friendly English-speaking staff...Garden setting. Great 'hand shaken" marguritas!
If you are dying to eat at a sports "Dive" bar this is it. Great views and multiple sports screens! Delicious greasy burgers and Frys!
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Bar Jolly Roger
If you are dying to eat at a sports "Dive" bar this is it. Great views and multiple sports screens! Delicious greasy burgers and Frys!
Our new "Fancy" restaurant...Great Food, atmosphere and drinks! If you miss NYC and have lots of money to spend this is the place!
ROMANTIC
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Restaurante Scala
EscalerasOur new "Fancy" restaurant...Great Food, atmosphere and drinks! If you miss NYC and have lots of money to spend this is the place!
ROMANTIC
Sunday Barbecue! The owner Cliff has been here for over 20 years and is originally from Telluride CO. Great guy...great food...I go regularly to the Sunday Barbecue...mostly an Ex-pat crowd....calamari barbeque skewers are incredible....extremely tender and fresh!
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Villa Leonor at Ballena Beach Club
Sunday Barbecue! The owner Cliff has been here for over 20 years and is originally from Telluride CO. Great guy...great food...I go regularly to the Sunday Barbecue...mostly an Ex-pat crowd....calamari barbeque skewers are incredible....extremely tender and fresh!
Great Mexican menu! Tell Trish (Owner) Whit sent you! She is a trip......Tatted out CO horseback riding Ranch Gal..living in the Jungle....try and figure that out........very entertaining
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Carlito's Restaurant
Great Mexican menu! Tell Trish (Owner) Whit sent you! She is a trip......Tatted out CO horseback riding Ranch Gal..living in the Jungle....try and figure that out........very entertaining
Got a big group....no problem...local place with HUGE menu.......consistent food and service....think "Fridays" in Costa Rica....NEXT to BM Market
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Marino Ballena Restaurant
Ruta Nacional Primaria 34Got a big group....no problem...local place with HUGE menu.......consistent food and service....think "Fridays" in Costa Rica....NEXT to BM Market
If you miss the 60's, Tie Dye and dreadlocks.... this is the place !! Open on Tuesdays between 8:00 - 12:00 it is a real trip with real organic fruits and vegetables (being sold by the actual growers). They sell all sorts of stuff including Jams, herbs, chocolate, and crafts..IT IS DEFINITELY worth the drive.
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Feria Tinamastes
If you miss the 60's, Tie Dye and dreadlocks.... this is the place !! Open on Tuesdays between 8:00 - 12:00 it is a real trip with real organic fruits and vegetables (being sold by the actual growers). They sell all sorts of stuff including Jams, herbs, chocolate, and crafts..IT IS DEFINITELY worth the drive.
The menu recently took a turn towards Asia. The owner is European and knows how to run a "high end" restaurant. If you are planning a "Big Night Out" this is a good choice
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Restaurante Citrus
Avenida Principal de OjochalThe menu recently took a turn towards Asia. The owner is European and knows how to run a "high end" restaurant. If you are planning a "Big Night Out" this is a good choice
Excellent food...amazing presentation and a Romantic mainstay. Very creative menu and Romantic......US prices but worth it !
58 recommandé par les habitants
Exotica
Avenida Principal de OjochalExcellent food...amazing presentation and a Romantic mainstay. Very creative menu and Romantic......US prices but worth it !
Great sunsets and excellent Italian food....we are not talking about pasta smothered in Marinera....this is the real deal....owned by an Italian couple.....Friday/Saturday...make reservation....Great thin crust pizzas
14 recommandé par les habitants
Gusto Italian Restaurant
Great sunsets and excellent Italian food....we are not talking about pasta smothered in Marinera....this is the real deal....owned by an Italian couple.....Friday/Saturday...make reservation....Great thin crust pizzas
Sightseeing
A real "locals" waterfall! No fees...few people...2 WD access..... 5-minute walk......this is a no-brainer....DO IT !
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Cascada El Pavón
A real "locals" waterfall! No fees...few people...2 WD access..... 5-minute walk......this is a no-brainer....DO IT !
Great Tour....operates twice daily...Morning and afternoon.....Strict weight limit of 230 lbs. 25 minute Drive SOUTH of Uvita
26 recommandé par les habitants
Osa Canopy Tour
Great Tour....operates twice daily...Morning and afternoon.....Strict weight limit of 230 lbs. 25 minute Drive SOUTH of Uvita
THE place to go to see animals.....VERY RELAXED ATMOSPHERE......just North of Dominical.......and yes you typically will see a sloth!! Pay a little extra and request a guide....IT IS WORTH THE EXTRA $20
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Hacienda Barú Lodge
Costanera SurTHE place to go to see animals.....VERY RELAXED ATMOSPHERE......just North of Dominical.......and yes you typically will see a sloth!! Pay a little extra and request a guide....IT IS WORTH THE EXTRA $20
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Renting a car is a good idea! BOOK IN ADVANCE
When you rent a car we suggest you rent from Alamo, National, or Enterprise. They have convenient locations near the airports and are represented LOCALLY out of one office just 5 Minutes from the Villa in Uvita.
À ne pas manquer
Farmers Market in Uvita is a must!
The best fruits, vegetables, and lots more! Take a right (if you are heading South) before Maracuyo Restaurant on Saturday mornings.
Coutumes et culture
Pura Vida
If you ever have a problem with a Costa Rican due to what you consider poor service....NEVER......raise your voice. They will immediately shut down and will not attempt to resolve the situation. The best approach is to let them know you are unhappy and discuss what it will take to resolve the problem.
Que faut-il apporter ?
Sport Sandals are a great idea
Hot weather here is VERY overstated. Typically the temp YEAR ROUND hovers around 86-87 degrees with a light breeze so shorts and T-shirts make the most sense. If you are planning on doing any adventure activities a sport sandal is a great idea. I am not talking about a pair of flip flops.......try spending a few bucks and get something sturdy with some support. In general, the country is very casual so the expectation of getting dressed up at all is pretty much applicable to evening activities and is still not very common.
Que faut-il apporter ?
Casual and comfortable is pretty much the rule
When you pack for the Southern Pacific Zone..consider... shorts/Skirt and light shirts....pack a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and bug spray..leave your loafers and button-down shirts (and Gucci bags) at home! During the rainy season bring a light raincoat!
I still have not figured it out but in the 7 years I have lived here ....biting insects are NOT very common here. Some guests disagree but in general, they are not a problem.