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Guest essentials

THE COVE -
INFORMATION GUIDE

Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica

Before You Leave

  • Make sure you have a return ticket, as Liberia airport customs may ask for proof.
  • You will also be asked for your accommodation address. Since Costa Rica has no precise street addresses, simply provide:
    THE COVE - Unit 11-12, Playa Ocotal.
  • Download WhatsApp before traveling; it is widely used by restaurants, tour operators, and locals.

Access & Parking

  • Main gate code: Supplied upon booking
  • Small gate code: Supplied upon booking
  • Units 11 and 12 are located at the back of the U-shaped complex.
    • Unit 11: lower level
    • Unit 12: upper level
  • Four parking spaces are available in front of the building, with one shared between both units.

Wi-Fi

Available networks

  • The COVE 11
  • The COVE 11_Ext_5G
  • The COVE 11_Ext
  • Passwords: Supplied upon booking

Included Amenities

  • Hair dryers in each bathroom
  • Pool and beach towels
  • Coolers in three sizes, shared between units
  • Six shared beach chairs

What to do

Recommended Restaurants

  • ZI Loundge – Pizza (WhatsApp: +506 8888 3939)
  • The Father Roaster (live music Wed & Fri; try the giant nachos at sunset)

Closest beach

delivery

sunset food stop

Recommended Restaurants

  • Peninsula Grill & Seafood Grill
  • Pacifico Beach Club
  • SODA Mediterranea (live singer Mondays, in Pueblito courtyard)
  • La Dolce Vita (Italian, Pueblito)
  • Zarpe Bar (Pueblito)
  • Il Gusto de la Vita (small, excellent, downtown Coco)
  • Nikkei (beautiful sushi restaurant, Pacifico)

restaurants

Pacifico

Pueblito and downtown Coco

Recommended Restaurants

  • Hacienda Blu Beach Lounge

shell beach

near the W Hotel

beach lounge

Recommended Restaurants

  • TACO Star (best tacos ever, Playa Grande)
  • EL Huerto (cute, typical, good, Playa Grande)

tacos

surf

45 min

Recommended Restaurants

  • EL VAQUERO (beachfront, live music, Tamarindo)
  • L’ESTANCO (must try, French owner, Tamarindo)

lively town

surf

restaurants

Activities

  • Day Pass: $125 USD
  • Includes lunch, coffee & chocolate tasting
  • Also available: ATV rides, horseback riding on the beach
  • About 40 minutes from the condo
  • Mud baths, hot springs, tubing, Leona waterfall
  • All activities located in the same area
  • About 1h30 from the condo
  • Plan 2 days, or choose 2 activities for a single day
  • Departure from Playa del Coco
  • Pickup available in Ocotal
  • Boat with slide = cheaper but less social
  • Do not pay more than $100 USD per person
  • Half day or full day
  • $350 USD for 4 hours
  • Look for the small yellow truck on the beach
  • Contact: Guillermo Guillen: +506 8389 0113

More essentials

Groceries

  • AUTO MERCADO: tourist oriented, more expensive, very complete
  • SUPER CAMPRO: local, cheaper
  • CHINESE #1: large dollar store style shop with groceries & alcohol

Many small convenience stores are located along the road to Ocotal.
Go during the day only and avoid at night.

All grocery stores sell beer, wine, and spirits.

Souvenirs to Bring Back

  • Coffee
  • Chocolate
  • Rum
  • Wooden bowls
  • Bracelets (ask for Joanna on Ocotal beach; mention Virginie)
  • Hot sauces

Free Access to
Coco Bay Club

Includes:

  • Tennis courts
  • Large pool
  • Restaurant bar
  • Gym
Open Coco Bay Club