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San Pedro pulses with life at night: the dance is salsa
and merengue, the drink is either ice-cold cervezas or guaro 
sunrise cocktails, and the scene varies from ticos belting
out Latin tunes in karaoke bars to American sports bars 
packed with tourists playing pool and chatting in English.

 

Calle de la Amargura is always hopping and has the
best casual atmosphere for meeting young ticas
(Off-Campus street of nightspots, student / bohemian 
energy) !

 

El Pueblo is the best dancing scene; and San José
center
and Escazu caters to a slightly older crowd
of both locals and foreigners.  Most bars and clubs
charge ¢1000 for cover, sometimes higher for men, but
cover usually includes a couple of  drinks. Dress is
usually casual; jeans and sandals are fine in San Pedro
bars, but you might want to throw on some dressier
threads to go to El Pueblo and San José and Escazu clubs.  It's 
a good idea to bring your passport with you to most clubs and bars
because the bouncers will require a good ID (18+) to let you in.


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 in Costa Rica!

 

Jazz de Caffetal - Musica de Ambiente -
Para Restaurantes - Hotels - Bares - Bodas:
Una rica fusion entre los clasicos del jazz y nuestra musica Costarricense.

Neto  Quiros - Piano  and  Daniel  Morera - Sax Alto
http://www.JazzdeCafetal.cjb.net
Phone: 350-5111

Jazz Café Bohemian Atmosphere Bar / Café
Próximo al Banco Popular en San Pedro - San Pedro, San José
Phone
: 506 253 8933

Recently opened, this has quickly become a favorite with Latin-jazz fans.
Here, great artists such as Chucho Valdés y Irakere and the Argentinean
Diego Urcola have held their shows while in Costa Rica. It has an excellent
New York-jazz club atmosphere with beautiful architecture. The café is decorated with paintings and original sculptures. This is a place with a
casual bohemian ambiance, specially designed to guarantee the perfect
sound of music.

 

Acapulco Latin Music
Avenida Central, Calles 17/19 - San José
Phone
:  506 222 1070

A theory about the origin of the word "mariachi" claims that it comes
from the French word for "marriage," which refers to the bands that
played at French weddings during the occupation of Mexico.  You can
hear mariachi here, as well as salsa, meringue and all the typical Latin
sounds. Dance to the beat or just relax and watch the Costa Ricans
get it down. A cover charge is in effect on weekends only.
 

All Stars Bar & Grill - Sports Bar with TV  Screens
Cocorí Comercial Center, próximo a Antojitos, San Pedro - San José
Phone: 506 225 0838

All Stars is located in the center of the active nightlife of San Pédro. 
It's an American-style sports bar with large TV screens featuring the
main American sports games. A bilingual crowd gathers here to watch
TV, play pool or darts. Decorated with sports-related images and icons,
the bar offers a wide variety of beers and cocktails. The restaurant
specializes in grilled meats and offers a fairly extensive menu with
snacks and main dishes.

 

Baleares  -  International Restaurant
50 metros Oeste del Más y Menos - Main Street - San José
Phone: 506  224 9914

This restaurant is open all day, serving a wide variety of international
dishes, as well as snacks and drinks, which are available at any time.
The cheapest option is the à la carte menu available from 11am-4pm.

In the evening, clients can enjoy backgammon, darts and music
while they sip a cocktail or have some food. Dishes include a variety
of meat-based recipes, pasta, seafood and salads.  Live Music Wed.
and Sundays.

 

Bar Amnesia - Trendy Bar
Tercer piso del Mall Real Cariari, sobre autopista
Bernardo Soto - San José
Phone
:  506 222 4660

This trendy, ultra-modernist bar is unforgettable. A lot of bare polished
steel creates the perfect small discotheque ambiance. It is almost an
obligation to dance to the latest rhythms, as it is enjoying the wide
variety of cocktails, beer and grilled meats.

On Friday nights is the "Dance Party" with a cover charge of 1500,
which includes three drinks and free tequila. On Saturdays, the "Dance
Party" continues and there is a cover charge again of 1500 that includes
three beers.  Liquors run from 550-1500 and beer between 400-500.

 

Bar Azteca -  Animation by Radio DJs
Centro Comercial Decosure - Desamparados San José
Phone:  506 250 4565

All types of music, from ska to Mexican rancheras, combined with live animation by different DJs, and that all the owners are professional radio speakers is what makes this bar a fun place. You can dance on a small
dance floor, drink, make friends, eat and even sing to karaoke.

Thursday nights there is live music, and a good menu of bocas, which
are delicious Costarican snacks and beer and drinks.

 

Bar Hooligan's  - For the Sports Fan
Centro Comercial Heredia 2000 - Heredia 
Phone: 506 380 9696

"Gooooal," the speakers and the clientele scream in a loud shout,
while Ronaldo embraces his teammates in the giant TV screens! 
Drinks and beers, Tex-Mex food and sports paraphernalia are all
part of the party.

After the game, trendy music takes over and it is time to dance.
Some, who prefer a quieter atmosphere, sit on one of the two
balconies outside to contemplate the night, or maybe the incoming
guests. This is no doubt a spot for the youngest crowds.

 

Bar La Venus -  Super Bar
300 metros norte de la gasolinera - Zapote - San José 
Phone:   506 225 4494

Located on a corner in a nice, familiar and informal setting, this bar
offers a wide array of bocas (snacks) along with your drinks.
However, more than a simple snack, these are almost a full meal! 
Just imagine a shrimp, onion and sweet-pepper brochette, or a
fish zarzuela, stuffed with ham and cheese. If a couple of beers or
drinks along with lunch is your ambition, this is a good place to visit.
A  Sunday buffet is served until noon.
 

Bar and Grill Pepe Tejas - Northern Style
Frente al cruce principal a San Pablo  Heredia
Phone:  506  237 6661

This place was borrowed from a well-known bar chain in the USA,
and adapted the idea to the Costa Rican public. Good food and
drinks, and live music on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights,
this place has been turned into a favorite spot among people of all
ages. The menu has an international approach, and there is a wide
selection of cocktails to choose from.

 

Bar Momentos - For Those Special Moments
Centro Turístico El Pueblo San Francisco - Guadalupe
Phone:  506 254 7012

No Rock 'n Roll, House, Reggae, or any imported rhythms in this
place. Owner Sandra Solano, a very well-known singer and show
business personality, wanted a place where the Latino Soul
prevails geared towards the romantic side.  Bolero and Spanish
Ballad will delight the crowd, and a karaoke system is available
for those who want to call it a night. 

Sandra and her group perform live on Friday nights,
and a
wide array of snacks can be ordered from the menu.  It is
definitely a place for those young at heart and over 30.

 

Bar Tabú - No Mystery, Just Fun
250 metro al norte de la iglesia católica
Barva de Heredia - Heredia
Phone:  506 237 4454

Sitting in the middle of a farm, in the beautiful skirts of the mountains
of Heredia, lies this large bar.  More than a bar, this place is a dance
hall, which offers live music with well-known Latin orchestras on
weekends.

On Thursday evening, live music is also featured, however, this
music is more suitable for listening than for dancing. The bar offers a
full menu of international cuisine, so you can dine or order some
snacks.  A wide array of local and international liquors are
also available.

 

Bar Zulu - Fasten Your Seatbelts
250 metros al oeste de la estación de bomberos 
Pavas - Phone:  506  296 3885

This is the Captain speaking, please unfasten your belts, remove
your ties and bring down the tables in front of you.  You may
smoke if you wish.  Well, not exactly what we hear on normal
flights everyday, but this is no ordinary flight into the night.
At Zulu, you can enjoy a quiet dinner in the restaurant area,
or drinks and snacks in the bar where airplane and chopper
models hang. You can even dance to the latest hits, and the
rhythm of the lasers and the spinning of the lights. No jet lag
guaranteed!

 

Bar y Discotheque Castro's - Fun on Two Levels
100 metros al oeste de la - farmacia Calzada
Barrio México - San José - Phone:  506  256 8789

This place was established many years ago as a simple bar and
is recognized today as a landmark. Far away seemed the day
that gyroscopic lights, trendy music and even karaoke were going
to consume the small peaceful hideaway it use to be, where our
fathers and grandfathers went for a drink while chatting about politics,
soccer and other things. 

Nowadays, Castro's has expanded its premises with a second
level that contains a bar, while the lower level is a
discotheque.
  It maintains its tradition of the olden days offering a complimentary boca (snack),  with every beverage purchased.

 

Blue Note - For the Jazz Lovers 
Cuarto Piso Mall San Pedro - San Pedro  
Phone:  506  293 1158

Jazz, jazz and only jazz, just three days a week, so you can rest
the other days, perhaps.  This is the Blue Note. In this "tunnel of
time," where the hours seem to lose track and time rolls back,
the best local groups of this musical genre delight the audience. 
Low lighting help to set the atmosphere, and a wide array of wines
and liquors can be ordered, even milkshakes for those who like to
get high on just music. Snacks and some pasta and meat dishes
comprise the menu as well.
 

Cabeza Grande Brew Pub - Brew Pub with Casual Atmosphere
Paseo Colón frente a Mercedes Benz - San José
Phone:  506  256 6589

This is a small brewery offering five house beers: Sexy, Amber,
Stout, Wheat and Tropicana, all of which are prepared in front of
the visitor's eyes.  The bar offers a small taste of every beer for
less than one U.S. dollar, so you can choose yours with a more
informed opinion.  With a modern bohemian atmosphere, Cabeza
Grande becomes one of the main stages for the Costa Rican jazz
and blues scene on the weekends.

 

Caccio's - Pizza and Beer
Avenida Central - Barrio San Pedro - San José 
Phone:   506  224 3261

This bar and pizzeria right in the middle of San José's student
neighborhood is a big hit with the locals, with its agreeable
atmosphere and reasonably priced food. If you are staying in
the neighborhood, this is a good place to start the night before
you head out for some drinking and dancing.  Most of the clients
are students and it is usually somewhat quiet. Come with a friend
and enjoy a conversation over your meal.
 

Café Almibar - Delicious Desserts
Avenida Central, Calles 1 y 3 - San José
Phone:  506  441 8434

If you like sweets, this café will be perfect for you. It offers a large
variety of cakes and desserts, including flan, chocolate cake and
biscuits of various flavors. There are also light meals, including
sandwiches, salads and various egg, bean and rice dishes. The
coffee is excellent, after late nights on the town, and the
atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable. The café's central location
also makes it very convenient to visit.

 

Café Espresso - Delicious Pastries and Sandwiches
De la Pops 100 metros al sur   Curridabat

Located on a structure of German Medieval architecture that was
designed to work as a restaurant or café, not an old refurbished
house, this place exudes class, good taste and European savoir-faire. 
A sober, stylish décor with a nice lounge area, marble tables and
black furniture are a perfect match to set the proper ambiance. 
Here, you can order all sorts of coffee delights, mixtures of the best
coffee grains with imported liquors and syrups, and all types of
delicious pastries and dessert pies.

 

Café Mundo - Artistic Bar Decorated with National Art
Avenida 9, Calle 15   San José
Phone:  506  222 6190


This artistic café is located in an antique house in one of the most
beautiful old neighborhoods of San José. Café Mundo offers a variety
of coffee styles and casual dishes, ideal for lunch, or for traditional
Costa Rican coffee in the afternoon. On the walls, contemporary art
and some artistic photographs are exhibited. The surrounding grounds
feature lush tropical gardens.

They also offer a bar with different drinks, to complement the delicious
pastas, pizzas and snacks.
 
Café Parisienne - Café with Style
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica - Calle 3, Avenida 2 - San José

This café forms part of the luxurious Gran Hotel Costa Rica, but
even the most budget-conscious traveler can enjoy its splendor,
and enjoy some coffee and cake here. The view is of the Plaza
de la Cultura, and you can watch ticos, young and old, crossing
the square. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and you can stay for
hours enjoying the view, people watching, while you read the
paper.  Also a great meeting place for business associates!

 

Café Rock Latino - For the "Over 30 Crowd" 
275 metros al norte del Teatro - Nacional - San José
Phone:  506  221 4454

What used to be a disco like any other, gave way to this establishment
for audiences that are more selective. Jazz, Trova, Pop and even Rave
are programmed to satisfy such musical tastes.

If you have some old LPs, or would like to buy a few, the Acetates
Club, which meets here on Thursday night, might be just for you. On Wednesdays live Jazz performs on stage for lovers of this genre. Darts, backgammon and chess are part of the experience, and if you want
tropical music, Salsa 54 is one level down.

 

Café Ruiseñor - A Corner of Tradition
Teatro Nacional - San José
Phone:  506  256 6094

As in a never-ending story, this place repeats itself over and over
regarding food quality, elegance and atmosphere. Located at the
National Theater, its lavish décor, particular to the neoclassic period,
sets an almost holy ambiance. Precious woods and crystal on the
bar counter, and marble flooring and tables, welcome guests as if
members of a Royal Court, and the food and pastries bring along the
taste and savoir-faire of the best classic European cuisine. When
visiting the theater, you know now where to satisfy your palate like
a king.
 

Café Urbano -  Elite Bar & Café
Centro Comercial el Cruce - Escazú
Phone:  506  228 6697

Describing this place is difficult.  It is a café and a bar; it has a
bohemian atmosphere, but is also elegant and exquisite in its
decoration and details. It is romantic, but it may get loud.  It has
great food, but is not a restaurant. It is very, very "in" and exclusive.
Here, you will meet members of high society, politicians and a wide
array of artists, TV and media personalities, and models. Dressing
properly and creating a successful image are a must. European
cuisine and imported wines comprise the menu.

 

Carlos' n Charlie's - For the Young at Heart
Centro Comercial Multiplaza - Guachipelín - Escazú
Phone:  506  288 1182

No, it does not mean that your name has to be Carlos or Charlie to
get in here. However, many well-known personalities throughout
history with that name hang on the walls with a welcoming smile. 
The menu at this bi-level bar and restaurant offers Mexican specialties. 

The bar is on the first floor, while the restaurant is on the second floor,
although Wednesday nights both levels fuse into one with an all-you
can-eat-and-drink special offer, which includes beer, tequila and tacos,
for just 3,000 colones! Trendy music and a good atmosphere also
enhance this place.

 

Casa Cervecera El Imán -  A  Magnetic  Place
De radio Monumental 50 metros al sur  San José
Phone:  506  221 8932

This traditional landmark in the heart of San José has undergone a
series of cosmetics, but has always been a gathering place for the
late-night people.  Some time ago people came here for a snack
and a nightcap after a wild party, so the owners decided to attract
the guests with their own wild party as well!

A three-level arrangement was built, with a restaurant on the first
floor, a bar on the second level, and a disco on the third. Now
everyone is happy round the clock.

 

Cash Box - If Singing is Your Thing
Detrás de Burger King - Sabana Norte  San José
Phone:  506  290 4804

For those not familiar with karaoke, this is a sound and video system
where the sound tracks of the latest hits only play the music. The
letters of the songs are displayed on a video monitor, so you can sing
along. A microphone plugged into the system, a small stage and presto,
turn yourself into a musical star instantly! Cash Box has a central stage
in front of everyone, and two small separated ones, so that those a little
shy put on the show only to their closest friends. For your added pleasure,
they serve all sort of beverages.
 

Chango - Casual Atmosphere
 
500 metros al sur del cruce - San Rafael - Escazú
Phone:  506  228 1173


Located at the famous "golden mile" of Escazú, which is one of the
best commercial and residential areas in the Metropolitan area, you
can find Chango. No "monkey business" here, just great food, drinks
and music. This place has a casual and informal atmosphere, but
surrounded by savoir-faire and a cosmopolitan ambiance.

It is open during the afternoons, so you can enjoy coffee or tea with
pastries. You can also have drinks and snacks at the bar if you do
not feel like having a full meal.
 
Chavelona - Traditional Restaurant
Avenida 10 - San José -
Phone
: 506 221 6094   
E-Mail
mailto:chavelona@guiascostarica.com
Web
:
www.guiascostarica.com/chavelon

This late-night restaurant and bar boasts a wide range of meat and
seafood dishes, such as shrimp with garlic, fillet of fish in Mexican-style
sauce and steak with all the trimmings. Vegetarians will not feel
neglected, with the considerable variety of salads on offer. Not to
everybody's taste, but very Central American, is the tongue, fried and
served with a traditional sauce.  When you have finished your meal,
you can drink and dance on the same premises.
 

Daddy X - Video Bar and Restaurant
Centro Comercial  Cocorí Los Yoses  San Pedro
Phone:  506  283 1260

This is a trendy atmosphere of urban delight where the "be's and
wanna be's" share the secrets of success, enticed by the glamour
of the night, the musical videos displayed on there is a gift shop,
or you can have your best facial features captured for posterity by
an expert caricaturist.  More than 12 TV monitors and a giant TV
screen. Delights the Reggae fans!
 

Déjà Vu - Nightclub with Style
Avenida 14/16, Calle 2 - San José
Phone:  506  223 3758

This stylish bar and nightclub attracts a large gay and lesbian crowd,
although anybody is welcome. The music is international with
emphasis on modern techno sounds, which you can enjoy on any one
of three dance floors. There is a "drag-queen spectacular" on Saturday
nights. Whatever your personal inclinations, this is one of the most
happening places in town. Cover charge is 1500 Monday-Friday, 2000 Saturdays.
 

El Cuartel de la Boca del Monte
Art, Music, Drinks and Fun
Diagonal al cine Magaly - Barrio La California - San José
Phone:  506  221 0327

As the night spreads its shroud and the explosion of the sunset's wildest
colors start giving way to the blinking of the stars, many go home to rest. However, many others start a new life cycle: "Living La Vida Loca" (Living
the crazy life). El Cuartel is the perfect place to do so. Here, people of all
ages, colors and backgrounds gather to eat, drink, listen to the music, and
make new friends. It has three different areas, including an art gallery, so
you can "Live La Vida Loca" the way you like it best.
 

El Cuchifrito - Learn the Costa Rican Swing
100 metros al oeste del parque de Vargas Araya - San Pedro
Phone:  506  225 6292

What is a cuchifrito, you may ask? Well, it is a very colloquial name
for the traditional chicharrones, , which are pieces of tender pork meat
with some fat that are cooked in huge pans, preferably over a wood fire.
Roll them in a corn tortilla, add some lemon juice, and eat them along
with parboiled green plantain. In this establishment, you eat cuchifrito
and listen to local swing round the clock until the "wee hours."

 

El Escondite de Piquín y Lola - Trendy  Drink' o' theque
Sobre carretera a Piedades de Santa Ana - Subiendo al parque
Montaña del Sol. Río Oro - Santa Ana  
Phone:  506  282 8715

On an eclectic and colorful environment, with a mixture of Bolivian
fabrics along with more avant-garde and new-age designs, this bar or "drink'o'theque," as it was baptized by its owners, welcomes its patrons.
These are mainly young people, bohemians, and rock-and-rollers, which
gives this place a very particular personality. Live music, Spanish rock
and delicious Bolivian turnovers, or Intis, along with a beer or a cocktail
will make you have a wonderful time at this unique bar.
 

El Mate Amargo - More than a Bar
Del Higuerón 50 metros al sur San Pedro
Phone:  506  234 0611

This place changed owners some time ago and underwent a total
facelift. As part of the changes, the menu now includes a very eclectic
array of dishes, because the new owners are from different countries,
including China. Another benefit is that two of them are singers, so
they perform live on Thursday nights, more towards the Latino side of
the rainbow.

One curious note is that they do not have "Mate," that bitter drink
of South America from which the place takes its name. Probably an
inheritance of  the  former Argentinean owners.
 

El Rancho de Fofo - Three in One
100 metros al oeste de la Universidad Nacional Heredia
Phone:  506  261 2200

Seen from the outside, El Rancho de Fofo looks like a simple bar
with two twins next to it, Caramba, similar to a small tavern, and
Mariscos y Más, more like a restaurant. They all connect internally
trough a "secret" hallway, so if you get tired of the music and
atmosphere of one place, just move to the other without even going
through the main door. An extensive menu of international food,
snacks and cocktails are served in all three places.

 

El Sesteo - Bocas (snacks) and Calypso Music
700 metros al este de la iglesia  Curridabat
Phone:  506  272 2197

This bar is pioneer in the so-called "bocas bar" (bocas are snacks),
where the boca is almost a main course! For this reason, they have
become very popular among the "ticos." One boca is served along with
each beer or drink, and because of the wide variety of this delicious
serving on the menu, any whim can be pleased. On Wed, Thu and Fri
nights, a Calypso band will liven up your stay. Mon, Tue and Wed,
smaller bocas are  "on  the house" to pamper the guests.

 

Eurocafé - More than a Café
300 metros al este del cruce de Santa Ana
San Rafael de Escazú
Phone:  506  289 5206

Amid the blue and the yellow tones of the walls that create a balanced
and warm atmosphere, Eurocafé awaits its patrons. The menu goes far
beyond croissants and pies. Here, jumbo shrimps in an almond sauce
dance a waltz with sirloin medallions, while a peach strudel waits in line.
No doubt, this is a different place that well deserves a visit.


 

Fórmula 1 - Living in the Fast Lane
200 metros al este de los tanques del AyA 
El Alto de Goicoechea - Guadalupe
Phone:  506  285 4731

This bar mixes a cocktail that should be drunk very, very carefully.
On the first floor, there is an indoor go-kart racetrack, electronic
games, and air-hockey tables. If you like living in the fast lane, you
might want to test your skills running a ten-minute "heat" on one of
the miniature Formula 1 racecars. The second level houses the bar,
restaurant and pool tables. Sound fun? It is. Just make sure you
start your visit from the first level up, and not the other way around!
Wednesdays and Thursdays feature live music.


 

Jazz Café - Bohemian Atmosphere Bar / Café
Próximo al Banco Popular en San Pedro - San Pedro, San José
Phone:  506 253 8933

Recently opened, this has quickly become a favorite with Latin-jazz
fans. Here, great artists such as Chucho Valdés e Irakere and the
Argentinean Diego Urcola have held their shows while in Costa Rica.
It has an excellent New York-jazz club atmosphere with beautiful
architecture. The café is decorated with paintings and original sculptures.
This is a place with a casual bohemian ambiance, specially designed to guarantee the perfect sound of music.


 

K&S - Brewery and Restaurant
Centro Comercial Plaza Cristal
600 metros al sur de la Pops - Curridabat (right by San Pedro)
Phone
:   506 283 7583


What  comes in a tall glass or a chubby jar, has a light body 
sometimes, or sometimes is strong  and smelly, and always,
sports bubbling thick foam as a hairdo?  Beer!  At K&S you
can refresh your heart and soul  with these wonderful German
style beers, made on the premises in huge bronze tanks that
sit off  to one side. The taste and smell is different than the
bottled beers  on the market, so if you love this drink, you 
will love K&S.  German Specialties! Closed on Sundays.

 
La Esmeralda - Mariachis All Night Long
Avenida Segunda Frente a la Caja Costarricense
de Seguro Social - San José
Phone
:  506 221 0530

Long live Mexico! You will hear this expression, more likely in Spanish,
quite a few times at this traditional and well-known place in the heart of
San José. Here, you can have some drinks, eat food and listen to the
Mariachis and "Trios" singing at your table for a little cash. The "Trios"
are musical groups of three persons that specialize in the romantic
boleros-style music. Additionally, if you so desire, you can hire them,
or any of the Mariachis, to perform a serenade to your beloved at home
or at a party.
 

La Estrategia del Caracol - Trendy Electro club
Multicentro Paco San Rafael  Escazú
Phone: 506 228 8330
E-Mail
:
mailto:zwarter@sol.racsa.co.cr

With a name that might well have belonged to a Dali's art work,
The Strategy of the Conch is a club of futuristic atmosphere and
décor where the red, blue, yellow and green colors contrast with a
heavy use of metal. A multilevel design creates a good sense of
movement and visual interaction. Trendy music and a wide array
of drinks and cocktails, and snacks Tex-Mex style are part of the
strategy. This is a great place where "in people" gather.

 
La K-Baña Jamming, Video and Live Music
50 metros al oeste de la Clínica Carlos Durán
Radial a Zapote - San José
Phone
:  506 255 0394

A cabin in the middle of the city?  Well, not exactly by its exterior
appearance.  Once inside, this bar is decorated like a rustic cottage,
where the music, the food, the drinks and the fun,  join on your behalf.
Enjoy the music of the 70s and 80s, that is also displayed on the
video monitors.

On weekends, a delicious meat and seafood barbecue is prepared
"al  fresco,"  which is recreated again on Mondays along with a jam
session with the members of the K-LOR music band.

 

La Peña de Cantares
Food, Drinks and Costa Rican Folklore
800 metros al este de la Cruz Roja - Santa Ana
Phone:  506 282 5441

In a very old adobe house with thick white walls, that many claim 
are bewitched, this peña (friends meeting place), welcomes its
guests. Owned by two members of the traditional and very well-known
cultural music group, Cantares, it has a unique Costa Rican décor
and atmosphere, including coffee sacks and oxcarts.  The menu
is typical Costa Rican. Friday nights, "Cantares"  performs and on
Sundays, at lunchtime, there are special activities for children.

 

Le Café - Great Café and Restaurant
200 metros oeste de Plaza Mayor Pavas
Phone:  506 290 1453

In the warmth of earth colors combined with antique pieces 
of glazed earthenware,  hanging here and there, this place is
ideal  together  with a friend and to share the intimacy of a good
conversation.  While you might think  this is just a café  for
desserts and pastries, the menu proves you wrong, as it offers 
a variety of full meal dishes including meats, chicken and fish 
with a tendency towards French Haute Cuisine.  Great food and
cozy ambiance are combined here for a wonderful gastronomic 
experience.


 

Los Cuatro Gatos - Restaurant and Art Gallery
Avenida 11, Calles 3 bis y cinco, casa 366 - Frente al
Hotel Barceló Amón - San José
Phone
:  506  223 1422

Located in one of the most attractive zones in the city, this
small restaurant, café  and  art  gallery maintains the original 
architecture from the oldest houses in  the  city.  Paintings by
the  most important Costa Rican artists hang on the walls. 
In Los Cuatro Gatos (the four cats), prevails a bohemian and
artistic restaurant. The menu is simple and well balanced:
soups, salads, pizzas, chicken, fish and red meats,
complimented  with delicious fruit juices, different types of 
coffee and exquisite desserts.

 

Luz de Luna - Bohemian Nights
Dos kilómetros al oeste del cruce - Fraijanes Alajuela
Phone:  506  482 2237

With such a romantic name (Moonlight) that inspired both
Beethoven and Debussy in Moonlight Sonata and Claire de Lune
respectively, this bar is a perfect setting to escape the worldly
noise and stress.  No classical music here, however.
Housed in a rustic and cozy wood structure, with candles on
the tables and panoramic windows, the Trova and Salsa music
plays at an acceptable volume.  You can order some bocas
(snacks) along with your drinks.  Live music is also featured
on the weekends.

 

Metro Bowl Family Center - Bowling and More
200 metros al sur de Multiplaza  Guachipelín - Escazú
Phone:    506  228 4336

Perhaps you are wondering  where to take your children during the day,
and where to find action  by night.   This is a place  where you can bowl
and  dance,  eat  a  full  meal, or  just  eat  a  snack and have  a  few 
drinks, play  pool, or  electronic  video  games.  By  day, this place is
oriented  to the whole  family.

By night (Thu-Sat), the bowling alley transforms itself, and neon lights,
lasers, smoke and loud music take over turning the place into some sort
of "disco bowl." A very clever idea!

 

Miraflores Disco y Taberno
Dance the Night Away
Avenida 2, Calle 2 - Heredia  
Phone:   506 237 1880

This is a combination discotheque and tavern, and is one of the town's
most popular nightspots. In the tavern, you can listen to various musical
styles including local tunes and reggae. Meanwhile, if you feel like
dancing, you can venture into their disco to dance the night away. Live
music is also featured at Miraflores on Mon, Tue and Thu from 10pm-2am.
This place is worth a visit for the variety of nightly entertainment that is
provided here.


 

Mosaika's - Neighborhood Bar in San Pedro
Avenida Central - Barrio San Pedro - San José
Phone:   506 280 9541

Calle de la Amagura:  Off-campus street of nightspots, student
 / bohemian energy!  A bar with a youthful atmosphere—and with
good reason, because it is right in the center of San Pedro, the
student neighborhood of San José. International music of all kinds,
including reggae and hip-hop, is played, along with the usual North
American pop and rock and the occasional Latin number. If you are
staying in the area, this is a great place to spend the evening, and
it will not empty your wallet.

Close by:  Taberna El Ballenato
Loud Music, good Tico food, both popular with students, and intellectuals.

Close by:  Restarant Omar Khayyam
Phone: 
283-8455

Cheap Persian Specials, cold beer, sidewalk patio!

 

Oceano Bar - Nautical Bar
Avenidas 2/4, Calle 4 - Heredia
Phone: 506 260-7809

This is a bar that has a very nautical theme, which is popular with
students from the area. Its décor features surfboards, fishing gear
and videos that display ocean-related scenes. While you can order
beer and other drinks here, another appeal to the bar is that you
can listen to alternative and classic rock-and-roll music while you
enjoy your drinks. Students also always pay a set price for beers
here (250).

 

Balcony Jazz Club & Cafe
In Escazu, Plaza San Rafael-
Reservations:   289-6387
  

Cool Jazz, Drinks and Great Food! 
The sounds of:
Fusion Caribe", The Vocals of:
Friday:
 Fuzzy Rojas 
Saturday:
 Robert Aguilar 
Sunday: Closed  
Monday:
In Concert - Sasha Campbell 
Tuesday: 
Saxophonist - Geovanny Escalante 
Wednesday: 
Hot, Hot, Hot, Latin Jam 
Thursday:
Incomparable Fuzzy Rojas.
 

Palenque de Ojo de Agua
Dancing and Orchestra
Frente al Balneario Ojo de Agua -
La Rivera de Belén - Heredia
Phone: 506 441-1309


If you feel like "shaking your body" (or at least looking and learning)
to the rhythm of a Latin dance orchestra, then this is the right spot,
with a capacity of as many as 700 people, each drinking, dancing,
eating and chatting. These kinds of places are very popular among
the "ticos" of blood and soul, so stopping by is more like a cultural
experience. The live orchestras perform weekends only, including
Sundays.

 
Patagonia Art Bar and Disco Restaurant
2 kilómetros al oeste de la Cruz Roja - Santa Ana
Phone:  506 282-4791

Although here you will not find "gauchos" riding horses, drinking
"mate," or cooking huge steaks over open charcoal pits, this place
offers a variety of activities all in one place. The restaurant features
a menu that ranges from light entrées and burgers to steak
Argentinean style. There is also an open patio that presents live
concerts of local rock groups, and a disco with the latest musical
hits. On this Patagonia you do not need to ride for endless hours
to enjoy a bit of everything!


 

Planet Mall - Out of this World
On Top Floors of Mall San Pedro - San Pedro
Phone:  506 280 4693

Reportedly the largest disco in Central America!  Inside, the
latest technology in sound, lights, strobes, lasers and artificial
smoke create an atmosphere of cosmic delirium. With two levels,
the second one being some sort of a catwalk, and a whole glass
curtain wall overlooking the San Pédro residential area and the
mountains, the atmosphere is set to spend the night, "out of this
world."


 

Plaza Disco Club - Disco Music
Centro Comercial El Pueblo - San José
Phone:  506  222 - 5143

Standard disco music is on offer here, and a very young crowd
comes to dance the night away. It can be packed to the hilt on
weekends, so it is probably wiser to come during the week. There
is a modest minimum charge, but you should have no problem
enjoying a few beers. Several bars and nightclubs are located in
the Commercial Center, so if you get tired of this one you can
easily move on to the next.

 

Rio Bar and Restaurant - Los Yoses
Phone:  225-8371

Favorite  hangout... light lunches, live music on the weekends.


Also:  Bar El Yos - Los Yoses, next to Hotel Las Orquideas
Phone:   280-1139

Young Crowd... concerts with local bands.

 

Risas - A Place to Laugh
Calle Primera y Avenida Central - San José
Phone:  506  223 - 2803

Housed in what once was Costa Rica's National Library, at the turn
of the century, this place breathes tradition and history on the walls...
but fashion and glamour on the ambiance. It has different levels, for 
different audiences, so if you are in the mood to dance, the disco is
your place, but if your idea of fun... is something quieter, the bar is
just perfect.  Burgers and light snacks... fashion the menu in case you
get hungry.  Also, modeling and maripepinos (male stripper) shows are performed some Wednesday and weekend nights.


 

Shiraz - Gourmet Café
100 metros al este de la Rotonda de
la Hispanidad  San Pedro
Phone: 506  280 - 4837

How would you like to be welcomed with a tall glass of complimentary champagne? Well, in this excellent café, restaurant and wine cellar,
that is exactly how you are treated. The place is cozy and warm, and
has three different sections to fit your mood. The music is soft and
peaceful, and the menu ranges from pizzas to European Haute Cuisine
and delicious desserts. Imported wines and beer, as well as a
delicatessen are part of the offering. It is a special place for those
special moments.

 

Soda Blues - Jazz and Blues
Calle 11, Avenidas 8/10 - San José
Phone:  506  221 - 8368

This pleasant bar features live jazz and blues. However, there is no
regular schedule, so if you want to be sure to see a performance you
should telephone ahead. Even if you are not lucky enough to hear a
band, this is a pleasant place to enjoy a few beers, with its vaguely
bohemian atmosphere. This bar is a unique and interesting place to
visit.


 

Taberna Los Barriles
More than a Tavern
Del parque de Goicoechea, 500 metros este,
en el cruce a Moravia - San José
Phone
:  506  225 - 4148

More than a tavern, this establishment is a dance hall. Lights,
mirror balls and powerful speakers create a perfect atmosphere
to "shake your body" to the rhythm of this place's preferred music,
"The Native Swing." This dance is authentically Costarrican and is
a mix between the Swing brought in by the Jamaican people and
the Cumbia. The owner Cupido, and his daughter Purdy, offer
dance lessons 7pm-9pm Wednesday.


 

The Tango Bar
Argentina's National Dance
Centro Comercial El Pueblo  San José

The tango has made its way up from South America and you can
hear it played here, as in many other parts of Central America and
Mexico. The atmosphere is pleasant and adult-oriented; good for a
romantic evening or a prelude to some more fun. A suggestion is to
dance the tango here only if you really know how. Otherwise, you
may feel quite uncomfortable amid the more experienced dancers.


 

World Famous Beatle Bar
Homage to the Beatles
Avenidas Central/1, Calle 9  San José

The power of the Beatles is really amazing; the owners of this bar
are Canadian, but the famous English singers attract thousands of
Costa Ricans. Karaoke is available on some nights—ask the waiter
for a timetable. Drink your beer in a cheerful environment, where
tourists and locals are brought together by shared appreciation of
the Beatles.

 

Bongo's Bar, the new hotspot
Sporting a tropical rainforest African jungle motif,
Bongo’s Bar is the newest nightspot in El Pueblo.

It has room for 120 party animals and is the current hotspot.
Music ranges from 80s pop to Latin tunes. Food runs $3-15.
Located just inside the main entrance, Bongo's is also the
hottest singles bar during Happy Hour (6-8 PM), attracting a
30ish crowd of locals.

Expect a $5-6 cover charge on weekends, when they have
live music. "Sabado de Safari," or Safari Saturday, is often
the liveliest night, with free entry and drinks for the ladies until
10 PM. Closed on Sundays.

 

Infinito Disco - El Pueblo San Jose
is the most well-known and glitziest, with a young crowd that
parties all night.  The entrance is on the outside, in front of the
parking lot next to Friends.

The party often lasts until dawn, though El Pueblo closes at 2 AM.
(Other discos also party all night.)
 

The Coco Loco, El Pueblo -  San Jose

Also decked out with a spacious dance floor, but more subdued
in ambiance, attracts a slightly more mature crowd. (But after a few
shots of guaro, suddenly they can get just as wild as in the other 
discos).  In addition to meeting tourists  from around the world, you 
will also have a chance to drink and party with plenty of young locals,
dancing and drinking the night away here.


 
Blue Marlin Bar - Hotel  del  Rey, 
Avda. 1 between Cs. 9 and 11

The Blue Marlin Bar is a place  where you can watch a game and
hang out with the gringos, but be forewarned: this is also a major
hangout for prostitutes.


 

Manuel Antonio Dining & Night Life 

 

Innovative Dance

Our Dance Program is a very exciting venture as it
offers dance styles, that are not currently on offer in the country; Irish, contemporary,  jazz, hip hop, break dance and workshops in Capoeira, Flamenco and more planned.  The Dance of the Cultures!
Please visit our Website above,  if  interested.. in our Dance Program!

 

 

 

 

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