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( 6634-1245; www.hostaldelmarpedasi.com ; d US$65) With just four tiny cabins dripping
with passion fruit vines, these simple rooms with hammock decks are mostly aimed at
surfers (with the Punta Marfil break out front). Lanterns are loaned if you want to des-
cend the steep path to the beach at night; it becomes submerged in high tides.
Pritti Pizza PIZZERIA $
(pizzas US$6.50-9; 8am-9pm) In a thatched rancho on the main road, this spartan res-
taurant makes a worthy pitstop if your stomach's grumbling. Thin-crust pizzas are fired
in a brick oven. Chill out to reggae while you wait.
Playa Venao
A long, protected beach, Playa Venao recently transformed from a wild beach to an out-
right destination. Surfers lay the first claim to its waters - waves are consistent and break
in both directions.
Area accommodations can set up surf lessons. Ask around for recommended instructor
Trico Rangel (tricosurfschool@gmail.com; class US$25-30) ; he speaks a bit of English, does
board repairs and is locally based.
The Playa Venao turnoff is 33km by road southwest of Pedasí, or 2km past the Resort
La Playita turnoff. The Cañas-Pedasí bus (US$2) passes between 7:30am and 8am and
makes the return journey in the evening. Confirm exact times with your hotel. You can
also take a taxi from Pedasí (US$24).
Sleeping & Eating
Eco Venao LODGE $
( 832-0530; www.venao.com ; campsite per person US$5.50, dm/d without bathroom US$11/28,
2-person cabin US$44, 6-person house US$275; ) On the jungle side of the main ac-
cess road, American-owned Eco Venao offers cool mountain ambiance. Perfect for
surfers and adventurers, its excellent low- to-high-end options offer something for every-
one. The lush 57-hectare property means mini-adventures are close at hand, from howler
monkey visits and a playground to a short waterfall hike.
Dorm rooms are without reservation and rustic (though comfy) with mosquito nets and
fans. Privates range from traditional thatched huts with composting toilets to air-condi-
tioned, colonial-style guesthouses with colorful weaves and wood accents. The newest
addition, a six-person Cali-style minimalist house high on the hill, provides a gorgeous
retreat. Low season means huge discounts.
 
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