Guidebook for Savegre
Food Scene
Cafe Mongo is our favorite breakfast place in the area. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and generally you get to meet a lot of interesting people. This favorite for both locals and tourists.
67 locals recommend
Cafe Mono Congo
Cafe Mongo is our favorite breakfast place in the area. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and generally you get to meet a lot of interesting people. This favorite for both locals and tourists.
Feria Tinamaste is a 30 minute drive from the villa (24 km). Feria Tinamaste is open every Tuesday from 8am to 12pm and has over 40 vendors selling organic and natural foods, superbly delicious home-made foods, local crafts and has a section where specialized healers and health practitioners offer individual sessions to their clients. It is the second largest organic market in Costa Rica and has a really nice vibe.
For more information see www.facebook.com/pg/feriatinamastes
16 locals recommend
Feria Tinamastes
Feria Tinamaste is a 30 minute drive from the villa (24 km). Feria Tinamaste is open every Tuesday from 8am to 12pm and has over 40 vendors selling organic and natural foods, superbly delicious home-made foods, local crafts and has a section where specialized healers and health practitioners offer individual sessions to their clients. It is the second largest organic market in Costa Rica and has a really nice vibe.
For more information see www.facebook.com/pg/feriatinamastes
Every Friday Eco Feria is held at Patron’s (www.patronscostarica.com) from 8:30am to 12:30pm. You will be able to find only local and organic products such as healing teas, gluten and sugar free cakes, CBD chocolate, huge varieties of hot sauces, chemical-free detergents, aromatherapy, alternative medicines, hot and fresh foods, fruit and vegetables, souvenirs, leather belts and bags, yoga clothing. It’s well worth a look. However, if you want to buy unusual fruit and vegetables do come early.
8 locals recommend
Eco Feria
Every Friday Eco Feria is held at Patron’s (www.patronscostarica.com) from 8:30am to 12:30pm. You will be able to find only local and organic products such as healing teas, gluten and sugar free cakes, CBD chocolate, huge varieties of hot sauces, chemical-free detergents, aromatherapy, alternative medicines, hot and fresh foods, fruit and vegetables, souvenirs, leather belts and bags, yoga clothing. It’s well worth a look. However, if you want to buy unusual fruit and vegetables do come early.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fuego is a must-stop in Dominical. They feature higher-end menu full of delicious dishes with an eclectic selection of their own draft beers. Live music is available most evenings.
79 locals recommend
Fuego Brew Co.
Fuego is a must-stop in Dominical. They feature higher-end menu full of delicious dishes with an eclectic selection of their own draft beers. Live music is available most evenings.
Parks & Nature
Out of all of the Costa Rica waterfalls we’ve visited, the Nauyaca Waterfalls is the most majestic. The water fall is approximately 10 kms inland from Playa Dominical and 16 kms from Villa Vista Azul
The Nauyaca Waterfalls consist of two falls: the upper waterfall plummets down from the height of 45 metres onto a rocky bed unsuitable for swimming, while the lower one, only 20 metres in height, forms a pleasant six-metre deep pool perfect for a refreshing dip.
Most people go for a short trek (a bit more than 1 h), but other options such as a ride on the back of a pick-up truck or horses are also available. For more info see http://nauyacawaterfallscostarica.com/
201 locals recommend
Nauyaca Waterfalls
Dominical - San Isidro PZOut of all of the Costa Rica waterfalls we’ve visited, the Nauyaca Waterfalls is the most majestic. The water fall is approximately 10 kms inland from Playa Dominical and 16 kms from Villa Vista Azul
The Nauyaca Waterfalls consist of two falls: the upper waterfall plummets down from the height of 45 metres onto a rocky bed unsuitable for swimming, while the lower one, only 20 metres in height, forms a pleasant six-metre deep pool perfect for a refreshing dip.
Most people go for a short trek (a bit more than 1 h), but other options such as a ride on the back of a pick-up truck or horses are also available. For more info see http://nauyacawaterfallscostarica.com/
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful place to visit, in particular if you have kids. Alturas work very hard to rehabilitate animals and do their best to get them acclimated so they can be released back into the wild. Visiting Alturas will help fund the rehabilitation.
Animals that cannot be released are kept in the sanctuary: on the tour, you will primarily see those animals. You will see two resident sloths from really close-up and many monkeys. In addition you will learn a lot about wildlife conservation in Costa Rica.
34 locals recommend
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Calle San Martin NorteAlturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful place to visit, in particular if you have kids. Alturas work very hard to rehabilitate animals and do their best to get them acclimated so they can be released back into the wild. Visiting Alturas will help fund the rehabilitation.
Animals that cannot be released are kept in the sanctuary: on the tour, you will primarily see those animals. You will see two resident sloths from really close-up and many monkeys. In addition you will learn a lot about wildlife conservation in Costa Rica.
Hacienda Barú is a beautiful private nature reserve only a few minutes away from the villa. The reserve encompasses an impressive 330-hectare of rainforest along the Pacific and offers spectacular bird and wildlife viewing. In 1995, Costa Rica declared Hacienda Barú a national wildlife refuge.
The property hosts hundreds of types of birds and animals, including sloths, monkeys, peccaries, and toucans. Hacienda Barú is unique in that it offers trails through primary and secondary forest, mangrove, grassland, and the beach all in one. Hacienda Barú has four trails that you can explore with a guide or on your own. All but one of of them are flat and easily can be walked in a a few hours.
Hacienda Barú offers a lot of activities targeted at different audiences such as lowland bird watching, rainforest bird watching, night tours, zip lining and a rope course. For more information, see https://www.haciendabaru.com/tours/
It is easy to find: from the villa it is just before the gas station on the way to Dominical.
44 locals recommend
Hacienda Barú Lodge
Costanera SurHacienda Barú is a beautiful private nature reserve only a few minutes away from the villa. The reserve encompasses an impressive 330-hectare of rainforest along the Pacific and offers spectacular bird and wildlife viewing. In 1995, Costa Rica declared Hacienda Barú a national wildlife refuge.
The property hosts hundreds of types of birds and animals, including sloths, monkeys, peccaries, and toucans. Hacienda Barú is unique in that it offers trails through primary and secondary forest, mangrove, grassland, and the beach all in one. Hacienda Barú has four trails that you can explore with a guide or on your own. All but one of of them are flat and easily can be walked in a a few hours.
Hacienda Barú offers a lot of activities targeted at different audiences such as lowland bird watching, rainforest bird watching, night tours, zip lining and a rope course. For more information, see https://www.haciendabaru.com/tours/
It is easy to find: from the villa it is just before the gas station on the way to Dominical.
Beaches
Within close distance from the villa, there are lots of different beaches which are listed in this category.
Playa Linda is an amazing beach near Dominical. It is a local secret, with only a handful of tourists. It’s the perfect beach to explore.
14 locals recommend
Playa Linda
Playa LindaPlaya Linda is an amazing beach near Dominical. It is a local secret, with only a handful of tourists. It’s the perfect beach to explore.
Neighbourhoods
Dominical is best known for its waves, which draw surfers from all around the world. But there’s a lot more to this quirky, laid-back and fun beach town and the surrounding stretch of coastline called the Costa Ballena than just surf.
Dominical’s village centre has lots to offer in terms of restaurants of different cuisines (many catering for vegetarians and vegans), the only Microbrewery on the Southern Pacific coast. a gym, yoga classes, surf classes, spanish classes and more.
The beach drive is really a beautiful sight: a sea of colour set amongst palm trees. Vendors of artisan goods, clothing, and beach items are scattered along Dominical beach creating a unique atmosphere.
107 locals recommend
Dominical
Dominical is best known for its waves, which draw surfers from all around the world. But there’s a lot more to this quirky, laid-back and fun beach town and the surrounding stretch of coastline called the Costa Ballena than just surf.
Dominical’s village centre has lots to offer in terms of restaurants of different cuisines (many catering for vegetarians and vegans), the only Microbrewery on the Southern Pacific coast. a gym, yoga classes, surf classes, spanish classes and more.
The beach drive is really a beautiful sight: a sea of colour set amongst palm trees. Vendors of artisan goods, clothing, and beach items are scattered along Dominical beach creating a unique atmosphere.
Hatillo is a quiet residential village with houses primarily on the hill facing side of Calle Hatillo. There are also very few luxury villas in the hills behind Hatillo, of which our villa is one.
Although Hatillo does not provide any tourist attractions or tourist infrastructure, there are a few places which are useful for guests: we have two mini-supermarkets and a small number of restaurants (mostly frequented by locals).
Mini Super Isabelita is located on Calle Hatillo towards Quepos, while Super Pura Vida is located on Calle Hatillo towards Uvita. Both supermarkets are open late and also on Sundays and are useful for shopping food items. There are also a number of Restaurants: Pizza Surftime is a good option for Pizza and also does a Chicken Roast on Sunday, which is delicious and popular with locals.
Calle Hatillo
Calle HatilloHatillo is a quiet residential village with houses primarily on the hill facing side of Calle Hatillo. There are also very few luxury villas in the hills behind Hatillo, of which our villa is one.
Although Hatillo does not provide any tourist attractions or tourist infrastructure, there are a few places which are useful for guests: we have two mini-supermarkets and a small number of restaurants (mostly frequented by locals).
Mini Super Isabelita is located on Calle Hatillo towards Quepos, while Super Pura Vida is located on Calle Hatillo towards Uvita. Both supermarkets are open late and also on Sundays and are useful for shopping food items. There are also a number of Restaurants: Pizza Surftime is a good option for Pizza and also does a Chicken Roast on Sunday, which is delicious and popular with locals.