Cody’s Guidebook For Playa Flamingo
Markets
Super Massai Grocery
Brasilito to PotreroThis is a great local market with all of the essentials.
Monday Moonlight Market
Monday night market!
Food scene
Surf Box
Our favorite breakfast in town!
Patagonia del Mar
120 Av CentralGreat lunch and dinner!
a'lo Nico
Great traditional Tico breakfast!
The Beach House
Great happy hour for sunset!
Marie's
Flamingo ResortGreat traditional breakfast and easily walkable from our condo.
Restaurante Shogun
Great sushi and other asian cuisine.
Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach RoadOur local beach cafe. A two minute walk from the condo!
Amigos Tacos y Beer
Tacos, burritos, and cerveza 🍻
Potrero Brewing Co is our favorite craft beer near Playa Flamingo!
6 locals recommend
Cerveceria Independiente
Potrero Brewing Co is our favorite craft beer near Playa Flamingo!
Explore
Playa Conchal is a beautiful beach that is made up of crushed seashells.
197 locals recommend
Playa Conchal
Playa Conchal is a beautiful beach that is made up of crushed seashells.
Tamarindo is a 30 minute drive and is the largest beach city in the region.
336 locals recommend
Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a 30 minute drive and is the largest beach city in the region.
The Flamingo Dream
14Hey, its us... the most fun condo in Playa Flamingo!
An amazing day trip with a local tour company. Explore the waterfall, tube down the river, and enjoy a locally made lunch. About 1.5 hour drive from Playa Flamingo but well worth it!
15 locals recommend
Catarata La Leona
An amazing day trip with a local tour company. Explore the waterfall, tube down the river, and enjoy a locally made lunch. About 1.5 hour drive from Playa Flamingo but well worth it!
Two minutes walking from our condo is the famous Flamingo Beach. Enjoy a day in the white sand and warm water!
217 locals recommend
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach RoadTwo minutes walking from our condo is the famous Flamingo Beach. Enjoy a day in the white sand and warm water!
City advice
Customs and culture
Tipping At Restaurants
In Costa Rica, a 10% service charge is added to all bills. While there isn't a need to tip more, we encourage leaving something extra if you have received good service.
Getting around
Getting Around
Rental cars are the best way to get around Costa Rica. A 4x4 is encouraged in the Green Season as dirt roads are a norm and can be difficult in small vehicles.
What to pack
Our Packing List
Check out The Flamingo Dream website for our recommended packing list.
Getting around
Highway 911 - The Monkey Trail
Waze is the preferred navigation app in Costa Rica but do not follow it blindly. If you are driving from Liberia, do not take the Highway 911 (Monkey Trail) unless you know are familiar with the road conditions. The road is dangerous in the green season and can be impassable in heavy rains.
Customs and culture
Tap Water Quality
Generally, tap water in Costa Rica is safe to drink. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.