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mantic and recommended. Wildlife abounds in the tropical garden, and it's about 50m
from the beach.
Camping Elimar
CAMPGROUND
( 8892-2005; per person US$6)
Set on a stunning slice of rocky coastline is this humble family-run campsite where a
pebble beach rolls onto a rock reef that becomes tide pools. There's ample shade and flat
ground where you can pitch your tent, and a shared grill, showers, bathrooms and electri-
city.
Moana Lodge
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 2640-0230, toll-free in USA 888-865-8032;
www.moanalodge.com
; r standard/deluxe US$99/135,
ste US$235-260)
A simply stunning boutique property etched into the wooded hillside above Mal País.
Standard rooms are all-wood garden cottages, decked out with African art, and close to the
pool and reception. Make the climb to the junior suites for 180-degree views of the coast,
as well as wood floors throughout, rain showers inside and outside, a wet bar and sliding
glass door entry. The top-shelf
Papaya Lounge
(
2640-0230; tapas US$6-9;
7:30-10am
& 5-10pm)
shares that stunning perch.
Mary's Restaurant
INTERNATIONAL, ORGANIC
( 8348-1285;
www.maryscostarica.com
;
mains US$7-17; 5:30-10pm Thu-Tue)
At the far end of Mal País village, this unassuming, open-air restaurant has polished con-
crete floor, wood oven, pool table and chalkboard menu. It offers delicious wood-fired piz-
zas, homemade bacon and sausage, grilled seafood, sashimi tasting plates and fresh pro-
duce straight from the farm. It's all fabulous. Its secret? Using only fresh, organic ingredi-
ents from local farms and fishermen.
Drinking & Entertainment
Rocamar
BAR
(
2640-0250;
noon-9pm;
)
