4 Best Nightlife in Tortuguero and the Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica

Chao's Paradise

If you're out this way, Chao's makes for a pleasant open-air space for a beer and some seafood and fries. After dark, get here and back by taxi.

Playa Negra road, Cahuita, Limón, 70403, Costa Rica
8950–2546

Hot Rocks

A wonderful breeze wafts through this huge, semi-open-air U-shape bar just off the beach. Nights are dedicated variously to bingo, karaoke, live music, and open-mic performances.

Avda. 71 and C. 217, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón, 70403, Costa Rica
2100–4507

Reggae Bar

As befits the name of the place, reggae music is on tap here a few evenings of the week. You're bound to hear "No Woman, No Cry" and all the other anthems. After dark, take a taxi to and from here.

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Tasty Waves Cantina

Tuesday is $2 taco night at the lively, sometimes rowdy, Tasty Waves Cantina. There's live music on Friday and karaoke on Saturday. Movies get under way at 7:30 pm on Monday and occasionally other nights of the week as well.