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Washboard

4.6(99 reviews)

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Washboard, on Costa Rica, sits along Ruta 256 in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón. First-time visitors arrive to a Caribbean-coast setting at 70403, where the pace differs from the Pacific resorts. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 from 99 reviews.

A 4.6/5 score across 99 reviews reflects steady approval from those who make the trip. Puerto Viejo sits on the southern Caribbean coast, reached by road from San José, while Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Manuel Antonio, Jacó, La Fortuna and Monteverde lie on the Pacific side. The venue keeps an Instagram presence at https://www.instagram.com/washboard.cr/.

Spanish is the official language, and Costa Rican Spanish is known for its use of vos and the phrase pura vida. The Pacific coast has a marked dry season, while the Caribbean coast stays wet for much of the year.

Costa Rican cooking uses fresh fruit, plantain and Salsa Lizano, and coffee from the Central Valley is a major export. Costa Rica lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, with volcanic ranges running down its centre. Hiring a car or taking a shuttle is the usual way to cover the distance between the Caribbean coast and the capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washboard known for?

Washboard is a bar on Costa Rica, the island group of Central America. Costa Rican cooking uses fresh fruit, plantain and Salsa Lizano, and coffee from the Central Valley is a major export, so the venue fits into a food culture built on those staples.

What kind of business is Washboard?

Washboard operates as a bar, with its Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/washboard.cr/ serving as its online presence. Costa Rica lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, with volcanic ranges running down its centre, and the venue is part of the country's social scene.

Where is Washboard located on Costa Rica?

Washboard sits at Ruta 256, Limón, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403, Costa Rica. That address places it on the Caribbean side of the country, the coast that stays wet for much of the year.

How do visitors rate Washboard?

Washboard holds a rating of 4.6/5 from 99 reviews at its Ruta 256 address in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. The venue is a bar on the Caribbean coast, where the wet season dominates much of the year.

Is Washboard easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Costa Rica?

Washboard sits in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, one of the nearby places on Costa Rica, alongside San José, Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Manuel Antonio, Jacó, La Fortuna and Monteverde. Spanish is the official language, and Costa Rican Spanish is known for its use of vos and the phrase pura vida.

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