Soda (Costa Rican)

Rural

Tamarindo, Guanacaste · $

Verified against live sources on August 13, 2026

Rural is a soda, cantina and marisqueria in Tamarindo serving traditional Costa Rican dishes and fresh seafood at local prices. It is recommended in expat and traveler forums as one of the few authentic sodas left in the tourist center of town.

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Approximate location. Rural serves the Tamarindo area; contact them for the exact spot.

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