Guidebook for Esterillos Este
Food Scene
My property manager works there, and they have a great restaurant and pool. A short walk from our home.
Sunset Del Mar Resort
My property manager works there, and they have a great restaurant and pool. A short walk from our home.
Esterillos Oeste (West) is a small towns here many local gringos and surfers live. There are a couple nice restaurants and a bar on the beach.
23 locals recommend
Esterillos Oeste
Esterillos Oeste (West) is a small towns here many local gringos and surfers live. There are a couple nice restaurants and a bar on the beach.
Chill outdoor beach bar restaurant vibes. Pool table, and beach access.
9 locals recommend
Hotel Pelicano
CalleChill outdoor beach bar restaurant vibes. Pool table, and beach access.
Nicer hotel restaurant. Great for special occasions or just to treat yourself. The hotel may offer other high end services.
21 locals recommend
Alma del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa
Nicer hotel restaurant. Great for special occasions or just to treat yourself. The hotel may offer other high end services.
Encantada Ocean Cottages
Great intimate outdoor restaurant barbecue.
Los Almendros
Great fusion restaurant. Never disappoints.
Essentials
Surf town. Lots of bars, restaurants, and excursions. This is probably where you want to stock up on groceries. About 20 minutes from the house.
168 locals recommend
Jaco
Surf town. Lots of bars, restaurants, and excursions. This is probably where you want to stock up on groceries. About 20 minutes from the house.
Parrita is a small local costa rican town. Less people will speak English here, but if you want some cheap groceries and authentic food, this is the place.
16 locals recommend
Parrita
Parrita is a small local costa rican town. Less people will speak English here, but if you want some cheap groceries and authentic food, this is the place.
Not as large as the stores in Jaco or Parrita, but a decent selection for a neighborhood store. You can buy large water jugs here, and bring them back to exchange when empty.
60 locals recommend
Esterillos Town Center
34Not as large as the stores in Jaco or Parrita, but a decent selection for a neighborhood store. You can buy large water jugs here, and bring them back to exchange when empty.
Sightseeing
Manuel Antonio
State park, lots of hiking and sight seeing.
Dominical is an artsy town full of free spirits. Artists sell their goods on the beach.
107 locals recommend
Dominical
Dominical is an artsy town full of free spirits. Artists sell their goods on the beach.
Getting Around
Usually they are able to pick you up at the airport, drive you back to Jaco, and then send me on my way in one of their cars. It is more expensive, but convenient.
9 locals recommend
Zuma Rent A Car
Usually they are able to pick you up at the airport, drive you back to Jaco, and then send me on my way in one of their cars. It is more expensive, but convenient.
Parks & Nature
Tons of groomed trails for all experience levels. Suspended bridges in the canopy. And a water fall that you can swim in for a refreshing experience. Similar environment as Manuel Antonio, without the crowds.
64 locals recommend
Rainmaker
Red Vial Cantonal 100Tons of groomed trails for all experience levels. Suspended bridges in the canopy. And a water fall that you can swim in for a refreshing experience. Similar environment as Manuel Antonio, without the crowds.
3 tier waterfall and 30-60 minute hike. you can jump into the 3rd level for an exhilarating experience. Easy hiking to get to the waterfall, medium difficulty to get to the top.
Las Pilas Waterfalls
3 tier waterfall and 30-60 minute hike. you can jump into the 3rd level for an exhilarating experience. Easy hiking to get to the waterfall, medium difficulty to get to the top.
Butterly, frog, reptile farm/zoo. Spend an hour or two wondering the path and seeing the beautiful butterflies and interesting creatures.
9 locals recommend
Neo Fauna CR
Butterly, frog, reptile farm/zoo. Spend an hour or two wondering the path and seeing the beautiful butterflies and interesting creatures.