Tanyia’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Our closest little town is the cutest around the lake. We have a grocery store, pharmacia, local butcher, Ice cream shop, a restaurant and a bar.
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Tronadora
Our closest little town is the cutest around the lake. We have a grocery store, pharmacia, local butcher, Ice cream shop, a restaurant and a bar.
City/town information
Tilaran is the major hub for our area with 3 banks, several grocery stores, fruit/vegetable markets, pharmacies, and butcher shops. There are also lots of retail stores for all forms of merchandise.
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Tilaran
Tilaran is the major hub for our area with 3 banks, several grocery stores, fruit/vegetable markets, pharmacies, and butcher shops. There are also lots of retail stores for all forms of merchandise.
Food scene
Friends Monica and Rob host guests on a serene property near Nuevo Arenal a 45 minute drive from Casa Del Sol. Monica is world famous for her delicious and beautifully presented breakfasts and perhaps even more notable are her authentic german Schnitzels and Rueben sandwiches. She has a beautiful shop attached to the restaurant with creations from artists all over Costa Rica for you to browse during your visit. Be sure to bring your camera for photos of the dozens of hummingbirds who gather within arms reach and the various other birds and lizards who call this beautiful property home.
Lucky Bug Bed & Breakfast
2 kmFriends Monica and Rob host guests on a serene property near Nuevo Arenal a 45 minute drive from Casa Del Sol. Monica is world famous for her delicious and beautifully presented breakfasts and perhaps even more notable are her authentic german Schnitzels and Rueben sandwiches. She has a beautiful shop attached to the restaurant with creations from artists all over Costa Rica for you to browse during your visit. Be sure to bring your camera for photos of the dozens of hummingbirds who gather within arms reach and the various other birds and lizards who call this beautiful property home.
Donde Liz is a family style restaurant in the little town of Tronadora and is also a wonderful spot.
DOND' LIZ
Donde Liz is a family style restaurant in the little town of Tronadora and is also a wonderful spot.
For an authentic Costa Rican BBQ experience THIS IS THE SPOT!!! Gilled on an open stone fire within an open air restaurant built into the side of the mountain.
Bar Restaurante Equus
For an authentic Costa Rican BBQ experience THIS IS THE SPOT!!! Gilled on an open stone fire within an open air restaurant built into the side of the mountain.
Brisas Restaurant in San Luis a small town before you reach us is delicious. Chef Tyron and his wife Erica have received tripadvisor rewards every year since inception.
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Restaurante Brisas del Lago
Brisas Restaurant in San Luis a small town before you reach us is delicious. Chef Tyron and his wife Erica have received tripadvisor rewards every year since inception.
Cafe Macadamia is renowned for its delicious breakfasts, soups, sandwiches and sweet baked goods. The views are spectacular. It is about a 30 minute drive from Casa Del Sol but it is on the way to La Fortuna so you can plan your trip with a stop in here along the route to or from the volcano.
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Cafe & Macadamia
Cafe Macadamia is renowned for its delicious breakfasts, soups, sandwiches and sweet baked goods. The views are spectacular. It is about a 30 minute drive from Casa Del Sol but it is on the way to La Fortuna so you can plan your trip with a stop in here along the route to or from the volcano.
Gutierrez Family Pizzeria Express
Best pizza and Amazing burgers.
A fabulous family owned and operated bakery. It's a can't miss visit when you are anywhere near Monteverde.
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Stella's Monteverde
A fabulous family owned and operated bakery. It's a can't miss visit when you are anywhere near Monteverde.
This is the best Italian food! Emi and David will be your Italian hosts. I highly recommend the lasagna.
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Los Platillos Voladores
This is the best Italian food! Emi and David will be your Italian hosts. I highly recommend the lasagna.
Chifa La Familia Feliz
Authentic peruvian cuisine. Not to be missed when you are in La Fortuna
Snappers House
Calle 468Excellent seafood restaurant in La Fortuna
Adventures & Sightseeing
A beautiful hiking trail down to different waterfalls. There is a fresh pool at the bottom. For an extra special experience return to the top by horseback. Amazing vistas.
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Viento Fresco Waterfall
A beautiful hiking trail down to different waterfalls. There is a fresh pool at the bottom. For an extra special experience return to the top by horseback. Amazing vistas.
I-Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Carretera a Reserva de MonteverdeIsitsha saseLa Fortuna
Libano Waterfall Park
Beautiful hot springs resort and animal sanctuary. River tubing, rock climbing.
Inquire about the day pass for non hotel guests.
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The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
Beautiful hot springs resort and animal sanctuary. River tubing, rock climbing.
Inquire about the day pass for non hotel guests.
This is the best ATV tour company in La Fortuna. They provide adventure and authentic Costa Rican experiences. If you have a group of at least 4 ask for the private your and have it Tailored to your group.
Outback ATV Tours, and Arenal Volcano Adventures
This is the best ATV tour company in La Fortuna. They provide adventure and authentic Costa Rican experiences. If you have a group of at least 4 ask for the private your and have it Tailored to your group.
Leona waterfalls by offitours
Most highly recommended Horseback riding tour in the Arenal area.
Horseback Riding In Arenal By Don Tobias Horses
Most highly recommended Horseback riding tour in the Arenal area.
This is a wonderful chocolate tour experience. They walk you through the entire process of bean to bar and you are then invited to not only eat the chocolate but make your own to take home. The presentation is also presented in a light hearted way. Great for all ages.
Eden Chocolate Tour
This is a wonderful chocolate tour experience. They walk you through the entire process of bean to bar and you are then invited to not only eat the chocolate but make your own to take home. The presentation is also presented in a light hearted way. Great for all ages.
Sightseeing
Nasua Tours Monteverde
This tour company has a wonderful reputation for a personalized experience.
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour
Who
Doesn’t like chocolate???
Groceries
A wonderful grocery store with everything under one roof. The perfect stop on the way to the house.
Supermercado Compre Bien
A wonderful grocery store with everything under one roof. The perfect stop on the way to the house.