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Funky Monkey Lodge
BUNGALOW
(
2640-0272;
www.funky-monkey-lodge.com
;
dm US$15-20, d US$92-97, apt US$135-170;
)
Up the hill from Tuanis, this funky lodge has sweet, rustic bungalows built out of bamboo.
Each has an open-air shower, balcony with hammock and access to a communal kitchen.
One huge bungalow is sometimes used as a dorm, as are smaller, less interesting quads in
the main building. Also: ping-pong, pool and board games…good times! Located on the
main drag, just past the soccer field.
Don Jon's
BUNGALOW
(
2640-0700;
www.donjonsonline.com
; dm/d US$12-18, bungalow US$45-75, apt US$75-110;
)
Just past the soccer field, Don Jon's place is the perfect base for surfers and anybody look-
ing to 'relax to the max'. Rustic teak bungalows are creatively decorated and quite appeal-
ing, while attractive Spanish-tiled dorms have high-beamed ceilings and plenty of ham-
mocks.
The restaurant knows its audience, serving filling breakfasts, giant burritos, delicious
fish tacos and strong drinks. Located 100m from the surf.
Zwart Cafe
CAFE
( 2640-0011; mains US$4-8; 7am-5pm; )
Zwart means 'black' in Dutch, but this shabby-chic, artist-owned gallery and cafe is all
white (or mostly, damn dust!). You'll love the surf-inspired technicolor canvases, the lively
outdoor patio and popular breakfasts including three flavors of crepes and two varieties of
French toast. At lunch it's all about the burritos. There's a dynamite used-book store here
too.
Canaima Chill House
APARTMENT
( 2640-0410;
www.hotel-canaima-chill-house.com
;
d US$100-130; )
A 'chill house' is an apt desciptor for this eight-room boutique eco-chic hotel. Super-stylish
suites have breezy indoor-outdoor living areas, awesome hanging bamboo beds and loads
of natural materials (such as stone grotto showers). Guests share the Jacuzzi and plunge
