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( 2776-2388; meals US$4-9; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat; )
Simple breakfasts, omelets and veggie dishes dominate the menu here, all light fare to be
washed down with a tropical-fruit smoothie. It also has a handful of simple, colorful rooms
for rent (from US$35 to US$70).
Soda Doña Dora
COSTA RICAN
( 2776-2021; meals US$3.50-8; 6:30am-9:30pm; )
This long-standing family-run spot serves up huge breakfasts of
gallo pinto
(a stir-fry of
rice and beans),eggs and toast; banana pancakes;
casados
with fresh seafood; burgers and
fries; and cheap beer. Look for the Bar La Plaza sign just inland from the soccer field; the
soda
and bar share this space.
Information
Pavones has no bank or gas station, so make sure you have plenty of money and gas prior
to arrival. Check out more restaurant options and other local info at
www.pavonescr.com
.
Getting There & Away
charter flights. Prices are dependent on the number of passengers, so it's best to try to or-
ganize a larger group if you're considering this option.
Two daily buses go to Golfito (US$4, two hours). The first leaves at 5:15am, departing
from the end of the road in Punta Banco and stopping opposite the Riviera. The second
leaves 12:30pm from the school. You can also pick up the early bus in Pavones; check loc-
ally for the current bus stops. Buses from Golfito depart at 10am (to Pavones) and 3pm (to
Punta Banco via Pavones) from the stop at the Muellecito.
A 4WD taxi will charge about US$80 from Golfito, and US$60 from Paso Canoas. If
you're driving, follow the directions to Zancudo and look for the signs to Pavones.
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