Ojochal
A rainforest village on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast, home to immigrants from France, Canada and elsewhere, famous for its multicultural restaurants.
Ojochal is a small village hidden in the rainforest on the hillsides, about 15 km south of Uvita. Many French-Canadian and European immigrants have settled here, opening high-quality restaurants serving French, Asian fusion, Italian and other cuisines. It is known as the “food capital” of Costa Rica and holds food festivals regularly. Nearby are Playa Ventanas, Tortuga Beach and El Pavón Waterfall, so you can combine sightseeing with dinner in one outing. Most restaurants serve dinner, some are closed on Mondays, and popular places need reservations in advance. Take care when driving the mountain roads at night.
Opening hours
Restaurants mostly open for lunch and dinner
Nearby sights
- El Pavón Waterfall
- Playa Ventanas
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Uvita Waterfall
- Uvita Whale Watching Tour
- Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary