We’ve spent a lot of time at Limonada on the beach at Las Catolinas because our daughter, Mckenna, is in a junior lifeguard program and it runs every Saturday from 8-11:30.
So, Shane and I typically sit at
Limonada and order coffee and eventually breakfast – and then sometimes lunch – while we work or write in this blog. Needless to say, we’ve had a few things on both the breakfast and lunch menu. Everything we’ve had has been really good. And the portions are a decent size as well so you can share if you’re in the sharing mood.
Las Catalinas is an awesome venue in itself because it’s secluded, shaded by trees, has nice seating with umbrellas and misters and also a swing, corn hole and kids’ table with chalkboard top. Also, the backdrop to the scene is the beautiful beach of Playa Danta.
While you can sit on the beach at larger picnic style tables or at pub-like tables on a raised platform nearer the bar, you can also opt to head upstairs to a loft where there is another bar (seemingly not open during the rainy or “green” season). Even when the bar upstairs isn’t open, they will likely serve you upstairs. And, in addition to more picnic style seating, there are also sofas and coffee tables as well as a foosball table for more entertainment if you’re completely beached out.
Near Limonada is a great beach and mountain biking store where you can buy any gear you need or want for either sport and they also offer gelato and other desserts and breakfast-type foods and coffee.
It took us a few weeks but we finally decided to venture out on the many hiking trails of Las Catalinas. Several of these trails are shared wth mountain bikers. We only saw one group of mountain bikers and one hiker on our two-hour hike – but again, it’s the green season and we timed our return about 10 minutes into a very heavy rain that drenched us so they might have known something we didn’t. Still we saw one of the most beautiful views at the top. Stay tuned for more on the Las Catalinas hiking and mountain biking trails in our favorite Costa Rican Adventures category.
In the mean time, check out some of our other favorite restaurants in Costa Rica.
To get to Las Catalinas from Huacas, head north through Brasilito, then through Portrero (take a left when you reach the T-intersection with the blue wall) and up the winding road for about 10 minutes. You’ll eventually peak and be presented with a gorgeous view of the ocean that will take your breath away. You have arrived.
The staff is very friendly, understands English and provide great service. We often see the owners (presumed American expats) in the restaurant and they are also quite attentive to the guests.
