6 Best Bars in Costa Rica

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We've compiled the best of the best in Costa Rica - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Café del Barista

Barrio Aranjuez

The rain does get a bit loud on the metal roof, but the wide selection of coffee drinks here is worth the occasional racket.

C. 19, Avda. 11, San José, 10101, Costa Rica
2221–4712

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Café Miel Garage

Barrio Otoya

A scant two tables and a small counter are the only seating at this tiny place, a converted garage, which serves coffee from its own finca in Tarrazú in the Los Santos region.

Avda. 9, C. 13, San José, 10101, Costa Rica
2221--0897

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Cafeoteca

Barrio Escalante
This café sits at the entrance to the trendy Kalú restaurant and blends and roasts its own coffee on-site.
C. 31, Avda. 5, San José, Costa Rica
2253--8426

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Club Unión

Barrio La Merced

The elevated, glassed-in café here lets you survey the ongoing hive of activity on the small, shaded plaza in front of the post office.

C. 2, Avdas. 1–3, San José, 10103, Costa Rica
2257–1555
Nightlife Details
Weekdays 8–7, Sat. 10–6

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Franco

Barrio Escalante
Fashionable Franco serves gourmet beverages made from the country’s premium coffees. Your inner amateur barista may want to check into the slate of coffee workshops offered here.
Avda. 7, Cs. 31--33, San José, Costa Rica
4082–7006

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Underground Brew Café

Barrio Escalante
Behind the yellow gate here—there’s no sign, so just ring the bell to be buzzed in—are some of Barrio Escalante’s best-crafted coffee drinks, along with yummy baked goods and panini if you’re feeling hungry.