Karen’s guidebook to Casita Ruiz
Food scene
A little more of an expensive restaurant, but they cook everything on a wood fire grill for a nice smoky flavor. Costa Rica is not known for their steak, but you can get a good one here, as well as great grilled fish. Located right on the beach.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Lagarto
A little more of an expensive restaurant, but they cook everything on a wood fire grill for a nice smoky flavor. Costa Rica is not known for their steak, but you can get a good one here, as well as great grilled fish. Located right on the beach.
Located on the beach to the left when facing the ocean- casual food, burgers and pizza, lots of cocktails. I believe it is cash only.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lo Que Hay
Located on the beach to the left when facing the ocean- casual food, burgers and pizza, lots of cocktails. I believe it is cash only.
The place immediately across the street from the parking lot gate of Plaza Samara has ice cream, good pizza, and is great for lunch (casados, smoothies, Ceviche)
Restaurante Maná
000The place immediately across the street from the parking lot gate of Plaza Samara has ice cream, good pizza, and is great for lunch (casados, smoothies, Ceviche)
Pali grocery store is out the gate to the right just
past the empty lot.
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Palí
Pali grocery store is out the gate to the right just
past the empty lot.
If you continue past Pali on your way out of town on
the left there is the New China grocery store.
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super new china samara
If you continue past Pali on your way out of town on
the left there is the New China grocery store.
Roots is a legit bakery with tasty treats!
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Roots Bakery & Café
Roots is a legit bakery with tasty treats!
Sightseeing
Natural Center of Samara
• Located on the road parallel to the beach it has a small, organic food market.
• Farmer’s Market here Tuesdays about 8-11am and Fridays about 2-5pm.
• Small gym that offers yoga, Pilates, Zumba, free weights.
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Natural Center Gym-Spa
Natural Center of Samara
• Located on the road parallel to the beach it has a small, organic food market.
• Farmer’s Market here Tuesdays about 8-11am and Fridays about 2-5pm.
• Small gym that offers yoga, Pilates, Zumba, free weights.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Gratuities and Taxes are included.
In a restaurant the gratuity is already added to the bill, along with taxes, any extra gratuity should be minimal, as Costa Ricans generally do not tip.
Costumbres y cultura
Leaving a restaurant.
In restaurants you will need to ask for your bill, as they do not want to rush you and will not bring it without a request. A simple “la cuenta por favor” will do.