Location: Quepos
Top Things to do in Quepos
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Quepos, Province of Puntarenas
Quepos, a small town in Puntarenas province, is located on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast and is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world for big game sport fishing. However, Quepos also offers vacationers a wealth of other activities to do as well. The nearby plaza has many fine restaurants, art galleries and souvenir shops, most within a short walking distance of your beachfront vacation rental. Book an exhilarating canopy tour, go horseback riding, kayaking and rafting. Learn to surf or watch the surfers ride the waves; you’ll wonder at their athleticism.
Restaurants in Quepos
1. Jungle Avenue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Unique, modern clothing, swimwear, and accessories for women. Our vision was born in a tropical paradise, surrounded by raw beauty and inspired by the colors of nature and tropics. We create with raw fabrics and the thousands of textures and colors nature constantly surprises us with. Our clothes are multi-functional, convertible, allowing for ease, trend, comfort, transforming from casual to seductive and nocturnal. Sexy yet innocent. Jungle Avenue designs are simply elegant, practical, truly original, and constructed with quality fabrics. The look is provocative, edgy, glamorous, yet flowing with the freedom of movement.
2. Meli Melo Boutique
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
This quaint and welcoming boutique offers contemporary nature inspired creations: -Made in Costa Rica -On Costa Rica cotton Each piece is unique and reflects the artisanal handicraft approach of Francesca. For the past 12 years, she has delighted tourists and locals alike with her home collection of pillows, table runners and placemats and her colorful bags of all size and shapes. Featuring hand painted butterflies, dragonflies, frogs, birds, flowers and tropical leaves, her creations pay tribute to the exquisite surrounding fauna and flora: a distinctive memento of your travels to Costa Rica and a great alternative to the "made elsewhere" souvenirs. Shop with confidence, each piece is guaranteed WASHABLE and LOVABLE. We speak Spanish, English and French.
3. La Playita
4. Playa Matapalo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By 994coreyb - Windsor, United States
We came out to visit this beach and fell in love with it right away. The first thing I noticed was the locals out there surf fishing. We decided to go for a long walk Northman’s we were all alone. We say a flock of vultures on the beach along with a,few monkeys in the trees. There was a lot of bio diversity in a short walk. I can’t wait to go back and visit again. I felt safe on the beach but was forewarned about the thieves that frequent this beach. It’s a shame because I think this is likely the biggest issue hurting business growth here. Swim with a partner as there are riptides.
5. Farmers Fair (Ferias del Agricultor)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By michellemE9585BH
We stayed in Atenas and bought our produce at the local farmers market on the Friday (runs Fridays 3pm-9pm, Sat all day). The produce was so much fresher than what you would find in the local Maxi Pali. Also, saw a huge difference in produce freshness when staying in Atenas vs coastal in Puntarenas. If you're staying in Atenas, try and check the market out to stock up on your produce. Can't go wrong!
6. House of Cigars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By gagnong4
This is a hidden gem in Quepos. The cigars were delightful, the owner was very helpful and the humidor is well stocked with a nice variety of hand rolled beuties.
7. Playa Espadilla Norte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By RalphB795
You have to pay to get into the National Park which was a highlight of the trip, at the end of the tour (best to get a guide) is this beach. Rather fabulous, with added squirrel monkeys and a sleepy raccoon.
8. Altair Souvenir & Gallery Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
We are your best option to find the perfect gift to your family, friends and for yourself. Altair Souvenir Shop has the best products and prices of Manuel Antonio area and we count with all the facilities of Marina Pez Vela has for you, come to our store and let to enjoy your shopping time with air condition and fantastic scent that Altair has every day.
Reviewed By mariajZ8523MP
Good mixture of textiles, wood items, paintings,jewelry and pottery. products from all Central America.
9. Parque Nahomi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By TheJazzChef - West Palm Beach, United States
Amazing views. They have a public kayaking launch point, but no one seems to use it. Nice little public park around breathtaking nature. Just another day in Costa Rica. About 10-30 minutes should cover it.
10. Marina Pez Vela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By KimberlyB772 - Winthrop Harbor, United States
This is a beautiful marina. We were here for both a fishing trip and a catamaran tour. Very clean and well maintained. Great restaurants and shops, if you are interested.
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