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Cafe Rico

Puerto Viejo, South Caribbean · $

Verified against live sources on June 16, 2026

Breakfast and lunch cafe in the center of Puerto Viejo serving egg plates, pinto rancheros, chilaquiles, crepes, and fresh fruit smoothies. Coffee drinks use local beans and bread is baked locally. The cafe is open Saturday through Wednesday for breakfast and lunch.

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