Find the Best Things to Do in Escazú

By Sophia LaMonica
Costa Rica Local Expert

About Escazú

Escazú, Costa Rica, boasts some of the country's finest dining, best shopping, and most luxurious lodging. Everything is easily accessible in Escazú, even golf courses are nestled into this enclave nestled just a few kilometers away from the capital city.

Eat

Escazú.has something for everyone, especially when it comes to restaurants. You'll find lots of familiar franchises for all the ex-pats that live here, fine-dining and more modest establishments for the range of tourists who visit, and most recently, a wave of the sea-to-plate freshness at hip newcomer Product C that has given foodies a real reason to flock to the un-exotic yet attractive Escazú.

Escazú's Best Restaurants

Praha Lounge & Cafe

Serenitea Tea Lounge

Saga Restaurant

Product C

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Stay

Just when we thought it was safe to say we'd seen nearly enough of Costa Rica, we discovered the extended stay hotels in Escazú, where executive style pampering and proximity to all the amenities are just the tip of the welcome basket. The Costa Rica Marriott Hotel near Escazú is only few minutes from the city center, invitingly ensconced in the wealthiest expatriate enclave in the country.

Shop

Escazú is an expatriate enclave affectionately referred to as the Beverly Hills of Costa Rica, and the Multiplaza Mall was the first major shopping area to bring many international brands together under one roof- today, it's still a very cool place to browse and shop, but another upscale shopping destination has sprung up to tempt tourists and locals: Avenida Escazú