Vegetarians and seafood lovers, rejoice! For the former, there are all-day breakfasts, power salads and falafel wraps. For the latter, there are seafood salads, jumbo shrimp and jerk chicken. Come during the day for big burritos and flatbread sandwiches, or come at night for fancier fare – and (sometimes) live music. The brightly painted second-story restaurant is in the Conchal Hotel.
Papaya Restaurant
Península de Nicoya
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