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Must-try food in Carmen

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Carmen dishes and foodie spots.

Western cuisine

Seafood

Bars/bistros

Bajo El Arbol Tapas Bar

4.7/57 Reviews€66

north del cruce de malpais, 100m, Puntarenas Province, santa teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

Zula Restaurant

4.6/57 Reviews€7

Zula Restaurant Playa Santa Teresa Puntarenas Province CR, Puntarenas Province, 60101, Costa Rica

Taco Corner

4.4/57 Reviews€8

Puntarenas Province, Carmen Beach, Costa Rica

Shambala

4.7/57 Reviews€11

Frente super fresco Santa Teresa de Cobano, Carmen 60111, Provincia de Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

Manzú a Beachfront Restaurant

4.4/57 Reviews

150 m noroeste Super Costa Puntarenas Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Satori Sushi Santa Teresa

4.6/57 Reviews

Across from Hotel Tropico Latino, Provincia de Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

Kooks Smokehouse and Bar

4.7/57 Reviews

200 metros Sur del Super Costa, Provincia de Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

BRUKAS RESTAURANT

4.8/56 Reviews

200 metros noreste de amicci sobre calle buenos aires, Provincia de Puntarenas, santa teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

Sourced Cooking

400m Norte Super Fresca | Santa Teresa, Mal Pais 60111, Costa Rica

El Tercer Ojo Costa Rica

Calle las Piedras Next to Hotel Rustico, Santa Teresa 60111 Costa Rica

Banana Beach Restaurant

4.3/57 Reviews€22

Villa Bonita Dr, Puntarenas Province, Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

Koji's

4.1/57 Reviews

C. Buenos Aires, Provincia de Puntarenas, Santa Teresa de Cobano, Costa Rica

Manzú a Beachfront Restaurant

4.4/57 Reviews

150 m noroeste Super Costa Puntarenas Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Satori Sushi Santa Teresa

4.6/57 Reviews

Across from Hotel Tropico Latino, Provincia de Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

Sourced Cooking

400m Norte Super Fresca | Santa Teresa, Mal Pais 60111, Costa Rica

El Carmen Santa Teresa

1a Avenida Esquina Calle 26 Main beach front restaurant in Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa 60111 Costa Rica

Restaurant Pizzeria Playa Carmen

4.5/5€20

200 mts O del, Playa Carmen cruce de, Puntarenas Province, Malpais, 60111, Costa Rica

Banana Beach Restaurant

4.3/57 Reviews€22

Villa Bonita Dr, Puntarenas Province, Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

Manzú a Beachfront Restaurant

4.4/57 Reviews

150 m noroeste Super Costa Puntarenas Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Kooks Smokehouse and Bar

4.7/57 Reviews

200 metros Sur del Super Costa, Provincia de Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

El Carmen Santa Teresa

1a Avenida Esquina Calle 26 Main beach front restaurant in Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa 60111 Costa Rica

Katana Asian Cuisine

4.5/5€15

Santa teresa de cobano Puntarenas Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica

Carmen FAQ

What currency is used in Carmen?

The standard currency in Carmen is CRC

How do I exchange currency in Carmen?

Current exchange rate approx.: EUR ≈502.6CRC (actual exchange rates depend on the bank). Currency exchange tips:
1. Exchange currency at your local bank before departure, as rates are usually better than at the destination.
2. You can also withdraw cash from local ATMs.
3. Avoid exchanging currency at airports or hotels, as they offer the worst rates.