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ceilings, wood furnishings and views of the manicured gardens. Management is warm and
welcoming. Small recommended restaurant on-site.
L'Acqua Viva Hotel & Spa
HOTEL
( 2682-1087, toll-free in Canada 1-877-216-0181, toll-free in USA 1-888-273-1977;
www.lacquaviva.com
; r US$218, ste US$290-310; )
One of the most luxurious resorts in the central peninsula. Inside and out, the property is
stunning, with water, wood and bamboo features throughout. The 36 contemporary rooms
are decorated in minimalist style with all the five-star amenities you'd expect. Yet we do
have one complaint: the location. It abuts the main Nosara road, and it's too far from the
beach.
Nonetheless, the place is a stunner. The open-air restaurant and lounge, as well as the
swimming pools, are open to visitors with a day pass (US$15). Well worth it if you need a
break from the beach.
Beach Dog Café
CAFE
(
2682-1293; mains US$6-10, dinner mains US$12-15;
7am-3pm daily, also to 10pm Wed & Sat;
)
Just steps from the beach, this groovy cafe is decadent and delicious. Try banana bread
French toast for breakfast, or uber-popular fish tacos for lunch. Dinner is only a couple of
nights a week, but they occasionally host live music and show movies on the beach.
Robin's Cafe & Ice Cream
CAFE
(
2682-0617;
www.robinsicecream.com
;
mains US$5-8;
8am-5pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun;
)
Perfectly suited to the health-conscious yogis and surfers who live in and visit Nosara.
You'll see Robin working the kitchen, preparing a welcome menu of sweet and savory
crepes, tempting wraps and sandwiches on homemade, whole-wheat focaccias. If you must
indulge your sweet tooth, the ice cream is homemade and sublime.
Taco! Taco!
TAQUERÍA
(
2682-0574; tacos US$4-8;
11am-4pm;
)
