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La Cusinga
ECOLODGE
( 2770-2549;
www.lacusingalodge.com
; Finca Tres Hermanas; s/d US$136/172; )
Awarded five out of five leaves by government-run Certified Sustainable Tourism (CST),
this lovely ecolodge is a model of sustainable practices. It's also a relaxing place to unplug
- in place of TVs there are yoga classes. Located on a private reserve that borders on
Parque Nacional Marino Ballena, it has access to hiking, bird-watching, snorkeling and
swimming in the national park.
Accommodations are in natural-style wooden and stone rooms with terra-cotta tiled
floors and crisp white linens. The restaurant offers a savory, sustainable menu of upcale
Costa Rican rural dishes that includes locally raised chicken, fresh seafood and organic
produce. Its location, about 5km south of Uvita, is well signed on the highway.
Eating
Ojochal is an enclave of excellent cuisine, from Mediterranean to Indonesian, and it's
home to a patisserie, pizzeria, butcher and farmers market. There are too many eateries to
list here, but you can find them at
www.elsabordeojochal.com
.
Ballena Bistro
CAFE
( 2786-5407; Costanera Sur, Km 169; 11am-4pm Tue-Sun, to 8pm Thu; )
The main attraction of multiuse Goathouse 169, this bistro offers substantial and fresh
dishes, such as lentil, beet and feta salad, Brazilian coconut fish soup and Belgian beef
stew. Salads, burgers, wraps, fresh juices and cold beers round out the menu. This is a
smashing spot to break up a long drive or pick up some damn good picnic fixings.
Citrus
INTERNATIONAL
( 2786-5175; meals US$10-30; 11am-9pm Mon-Sat; )
With its fresh, bright, Moroccan-inspired flavors Citrus is a standout, even among the ex-
cellent choices within strolling distance. Offering New World dishes that are heavily influ-
enced by Southeast Asian and north African culinary traditions, and benefiting from its
candlelit riverside location, Citrus welcomes patrons with flair and bravado.
