Living 2 years in Costa Rica I have a few recommendations.
Tambor area….H&B serves a good ceviche and also has free wi-fi. The Bahia Ballena Yacht Club is on the water next to the pier. It has good shrimp and chicken burritos. The Tambor Tropical and Tango Mar are nice places to have lunch and a drink on the beach.
Activity wise in the Tambor area I am a huge fan of a day trip to Tortuga island, beach/pier or offshore fishing, sea kayaking tour, day trip to Curu wildlife refuge, horseback riding, exploring on the beach, or rent a quad for the day. Every Saturday morning there’s an organic vegetable market that starts at 8:00 am in Tambor at the Bahia Ballena Yacht Club. The fresh fruits and vegetables are amazing in Costa Rica but I must admit that I also like to buy the cinnamon rolls at the market and make some outstanding French toast for breakfast.
Day trip to Montezuma…hike to the waterfalls is a must. Also, there are daily yoga classes available at Los Mangos and Ylang-Ylang. My favorite dinner spot in Montezuma is Cocolores. If you like garlic the ceviche is outstanding! Organico has a good vegetarian selection for healthy food.
Day trip to Santa Teresa…a sunset on the beach at Playa Carmen is amazing. The beaches are absolutely gorgeous and a surf lesson is a great way to spend the day. If you want some authentic Cuban food with a little flair Cafe Azucar is another good call and it also has a swimming pool that you can use if you eat at the restaurant.
Cobano is not worthy of a day trip but it is the hub for the peninsula. Here you will find the clinic, bank with 2 ATM machines, there is also an ATM machine in Los Defines in Tambor. There are a couple of grocery stores and specialty stores for fruits and meats. I am also a fan of the “meat guy” for a quick snack…he’s the man who sells grilled meat sticks on the street corner across from the bank. Don’t be afraid… some of the best food I had in Costa Rica was buying it from locals on the streets or out of the trunk of their cars!
Also check out past postings and the blogroll for additional information and websites on Tambor and the surrounding area.
