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Restaurant Pura Vida (at Hotel Cristal Ballena)
Ballena - Puntarenas

Pura Vida sits amid landscaped jungle with ocean views, offering a relaxed, vacation-like atmosphere. The menu features consistently tasty dishes, rotating buffet breakfasts and well-made drinks, while staff are attentive, friendly and accommodating, promptly correcting any issues.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Villa Leonor at Ballena Beach Club
Ballena - Puntarenas

Villa Leonor serves hearty Costa Rican fare—especially whole red snapper steamed or grilled in banana leaf, fried fish, BBQ ribs and a rich seafood soup—often with rosemary potato wedges and fresh salads. The setting is relaxed and beach‑adjacent with sunset views, and staff are warm and welcoming; note that the restaurant is cash only.

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible