El Avión Bar & Restaurant
El Avión
A bar-restaurant converted from a 1954 Fairchild C-123 transport plane. Dining on the terrace beside the wing to watch the Pacific sunset is a signature local experience.
This C-123 transport plane is said to have belonged to a fleet involved in the 1980s 'Iran-Contra affair,' in which the United States secretly aided Nicaraguan anti-government forces. It was purchased, transported up the ridge in sections and converted into a bar-restaurant. The cabin houses a bar, and the terrace overlooks the bay and rainforest, serving seafood, steaks and cocktails. It is crowded at sunset, so booking ahead or arriving early is advised. It sits beside the main resort road and is reachable by bus.
Opening hours
Approx. 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Playa Espadilla
- Playa Biesanz
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Marina Pez Vela
- Quepos
- Isla Damas Mangroves
- Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
- Villa Vanilla Spice Farm