Fine Dining

Restaurante Ex贸tica

Ojochal, Costa Ballena · $$$$

Verified against live sources on June 13, 2026

Open-air fine dining beneath a thatched roof in the Ojochal jungle, operating since 1998. The menu blends French technique with Asian, Polynesian, and Mediterranean influences, with signature dishes including duck breast in orange sauce. Reservations are required and the room seats a limited number of guests each evening.

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