Restaurant

Villas en el Bosque Restaurant

Ojochal, Costa Ballena · $$

Verified against live sources on June 13, 2026

Open-air jungle restaurant at the Villas en el Bosque property, 200 meters north of the Ojochal entrance. The menu mixes traditional Costa Rican dishes with French and international preparations using fresh local ingredients, in a quiet setting surrounded by secondary forest.

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Approximate location. Villas en el Bosque Restaurant serves the Ojochal area; contact them for the exact spot.

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