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But that does not change the fact that this sugary, postcard-worthy white sand and shell
beach is glorious. Kissed by a serene blue sea with the rugged keys of the Catalinas float-
ing off in the distance, it attracts a local Tico scene along with package tourists. Nose the
air if you must, but why not enjoy the place?
Activities
Flamingo Adventures
ADVENTURE SPORTS
( 8704-1685;
www.flamingoadventures.com
)
This one-stop adventure outfitter in La Plaza mall can get you into all sorts of action.
Think: horseback, ATV, surf, kayak, fishing and much more.
Sleeping & Eating
Mariner Inn
INN
( 2654-4081;
www.marinerinn.com
;
d US$34-39, q US$45, ste US$68; )
Overlooking the harbor, this old-school inn is an incredible deal. Rooms are a bit old, but
not too shabby, with lovely ceramic tile floors and a fresh coat of paint, and the dark wood
beds are IKEA chic. Formerly a sailor's hang, the bar is fantastic.
Marie's
DINER
( 2654-4136;
www.mariesrestaurantincostarica.com
; mains US$6-16; 6:30am-9:30pm)
In the La Plaza complex, Marie's is an upscale
soda
set under a thatched
palapa
roof.
Daily specials feature the freshest seafood of the day, but you'll also find filling favorites
like steak dinners, pork chops and chicken and rice.
Tubla
ITALIAN
( 2654-4085; mains US$9-18; 11am-10pm Mon-Sat; )
Flamingo's favorite place for thin-crust wood-fired pizza, tried and true. Oven-baked
lasagna and eggplant parmesan also come highly recommended. It's a friendly, family-run
place that knows how to satisfy its hungry customers, starting with the free mozzarella ap-
petizer for dine-in guests.
