Cafe

Cafe Social

Santa Teresa, Nicoya · $$

Verified against live sources on July 6, 2026

Coffee shop in north Santa Teresa serving specialty coffee, smoothies, and an artisanal breakfast and lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Open daily from 7:30am to 4pm. Popular with both tourists and the local remote-work crowd.

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Approximate location. Cafe Social serves the Santa Teresa area; contact them for the exact spot.

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