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Hotel La Finisterra
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( in USA 877-413-1139;
www.lafinisterra.com
;
d incl breakfast US$170; )
At the southern end of Playa Hermosa, this stylish boutique hotel has only 10 rooms and
suites, all with ocean views. Original artwork and big picture windows enhance the interi-
ors. Outside, the swimming pool, Jacuzzi and landscaped patios all enjoy a fabulous pan-
orama of surf, sand and sky.
Bosque del Mar
HOTEL
(
2672-0046;
www.hotelplayahermosa.com
; s/d/tr/q/ste US$200/226/260/294;
)
Notched into the southern headland, this lovely all-suite hotel offers a stunning location.
Guests relish the gorgeous gardens, private terraces and spectacular, modern design ele-
ments. Pay more for beachfront suites, which allow you to enjoy the view of the waves
while soaking in your own open-air Jacuzzi. Get here via the first beach access road.
Eating & Drinking
Supplies are available at
Mini Super Cenizaro
, on the paved road into town.
Aqua Sport
COSTA RICAN
( 2672-0050; mains US$9-23; 10am-10pm; )
This colorful, fun beach bar is an excellent place to pass an evening feasting on burgers or
fish tacos and swilling beers. Or sample the Peruvian specialties, such as
lomo saltado
(salted pork),
diabla
octopus (spicy with tomato sauce) and of course
ceviche
. Hammocks
hang from the rafters and Adirondack chairs sit right on the sand.
¡Que rico!
Ginger
MEDITERRANEAN
( 2672-0041;
www.gingercostarica.com
;
small plates US$5-12; 5-10pm Tue-Sun; )
If you're driving north, look toward the hills on the right and you'll see this stunner canti-
levered into the trees. The chic ambience complements a gourmet list of Asian- and
Mediterranean-inspired tapas, fresh-fruit cocktails and a decent wine list.
