Dee’s guidebook
Groceries
This is the largest local supermarket. It's about a 30 minute drive to the house from here so you might want to stop by here on your way to Casa Mariposa.
39 locals recommend
BM Uvita
This is the largest local supermarket. It's about a 30 minute drive to the house from here so you might want to stop by here on your way to Casa Mariposa.
Sightseeing
Absolutely gorgeous waterfall! There is a small entrance fee ($5 cash on our last visit) that is well worth it! There's a beautiful butterfly museum in addition to the waterfall. Take your bathing suits!
61 locals recommend
Catarata uvita
Calle BejucoAbsolutely gorgeous waterfall! There is a small entrance fee ($5 cash on our last visit) that is well worth it! There's a beautiful butterfly museum in addition to the waterfall. Take your bathing suits!
Great beach with beautiful views, just a 15 minute ride from the house.
72 locals recommend
Playa Ventanas
Great beach with beautiful views, just a 15 minute ride from the house.
Closest beach to the house. There is a tortoise-rescue organization located there that occasionally offers the chance to witness baby tortoise releases.
Playa Tortuga
Closest beach to the house. There is a tortoise-rescue organization located there that occasionally offers the chance to witness baby tortoise releases.
Food scene
Authentic New York pizza (verified by Brooklyn native Dee)! Great place for kids. They also have bagels and falafel.
25 locals recommend
Pizza Time
Costanera SurAuthentic New York pizza (verified by Brooklyn native Dee)! Great place for kids. They also have bagels and falafel.
Authentic French bakery. Absolutely delicious! Great pastries and confections to go. You can also get sit-down breakfast and lunch.
14 locals recommend
Pancito Café
Authentic French bakery. Absolutely delicious! Great pastries and confections to go. You can also get sit-down breakfast and lunch.
Citrus is our favorite restaurant in Ojochal! Gorgeous environment, delicious food!
70 locals recommend
Restaurante Citrus
Avenida Principal de OjochalCitrus is our favorite restaurant in Ojochal! Gorgeous environment, delicious food!