Ojochal Travel Guide

Ojochal is for those who want seclusion with a side of sophistication.
Home to Costa Rica’s best French-inspired dining, it’s also dotted with lush boutique stays and artists’ retreats with coastal views.

Hotels

Transportation

Weather

Activities

Restaurants

Packing

Why Visit Ojochal?

  • Costa Rica’s hidden culinary gem
  • French-inspired fusion restaurants and boutique hotels
  • Close to secluded beaches and nature reserves
  • Slower pace with a sophisticated expat community
  • Great for privacy, especially in jungle villas with ocean views

The Location

Located on the southern Pacific coast, about 4 hours from San José International Airport (SJO) and 6.5 hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR). Near Playa Tortuga and Playa Ventanas.

Where to Stay

Hotel Three Sixty

An adults-only hilltop retreat with 360-degree ocean and rainforest views, sleek villas, and an infinity pool that blends into the horizon.

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How to Get Here

The closest international airport is the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. Book Your Flight ->

Flights

Take a 20 minute domestic flight to the Quepos Airport (just outside of Manuel Antonio) from San Jose.

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Transfer

Enjoy your trip to Manuel Antonio from the comfort of a private transfer with experienced driver.

BOOK TRANSFER

Rental Car

Save 10% with our favorite Costa Rica car rental company. Drive takes about 3 to 4 hours.

Book Your Car

Ojochal Weather

Explore the monthly highs, lows, and rainfall trends throughout the year.

While May through July mark the start of the rainy season, showers are typically brief, rolling in for just a couple of hours in the afternoon. From August to October, however, expect heavier, more persistent rainfall that can last well into the day

Jan

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High: 91 °F / 33 °C
Low: 70 °F / 21 °C
0.4 in / 1.0 cm rain

Feb

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High: 93 °F / 34 °C
Low: 72 °F / 22 °C
0.2 in / 0.5 cm rain

Mar

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High: 95 °F / 35 °C
Low: 72 °F / 22 °C
0.2 in / 0.5 cm rain

Apr

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High: 95 °F / 35 °C
Low: 73 °F / 23 °C
1.6 in / 4.1 cm rain

May

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High: 91 °F / 33 °C
Low: 73 °F / 23 °C
8.3 in / 21.1 cm rain

Jun

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High: 90 °F / 32 °C
Low: 73 °F / 23 °C
8.2 in / 20.8 cm rain

Jul

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High: 90 °F / 32 °C
Low: 73 °F / 23 °C
5.3 in / 13.5 cm rain

Aug

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High: 90 °F / 32 °C
Low: 73 °F / 23 °C
8.4 in / 21.3 cm rain

Sep

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High: 90 °F / 32 °C
Low: 73 °F / 23 °C
10.3 in / 26.2 cm rain

Oct

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High: 88 °F / 31 °C
Low: 73 °F / 23 °C
10.2 in / 25.9 cm rain

Nov

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High: 90 °F / 32 °C
Low: 72 °F / 22 °C
3.8 in / 9.7 cm rain

Dec

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High: 90 °F / 32 °C
Low: 70 °F / 21 °C
1.3 in / 3.3 cm rain

Ojochal in Focus

See the beauty come to life. Here’s what you can expect to encounter.

gourmet dining, secluded beaches, jungle rivers, mountain backdrops

Ojochal Packing

Think a mix of boutique resort-wear, active-wear, and beach style

The Full Packing Guide

Best Dining Experiences

  • Citrus: This is one of Costa Rica’s top standout culinary experiences. Citrus is a place where French technique meets Asian brightness and market-fresh local produce. Highlights run from oven-baked Camembert and escargots to the saffron “Trio del Mar,” Moroccan lamb tajine, and truffled-sesame seared tuna (with smart vegan/vegetarian options too). Finish with orange-blossom crème brûlée or the vegan lemon cheesecake.
  • Exotica: Ojochal’s romantic classic with a French spirit and globe-trotting flavors. Get ready for duck breast with orange or port-pineapple sauce, filet mignon (peppercorn/blue cheese), and the signature Thai Pot with lemongrass, coconut, and Madras curry. Finish with “Sweet Moments”: Devil’s Fork chocolate cake, exotic lime pie on coconut crust, or the house Exotic-misú.
  • Kua Kua Restaurant + Bar 360 (Hotel Three Sixty, 16+ only): Hilltop, adults-only dining with sweeping ocean views and a globe-touched menu. Get ready for menbosha shrimp toast, bone-marrow flank-steak tacos, forest risotto, and Peruvian-style chaufa. They also serve a nice sushi lineup (rainbow, spicy tuna, vegan nigiri). Start or end at Bar 360 for sunset cocktails (the 360 Margarita and mezcal signatures are standouts).

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