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District in Los Chiles canton, Alajuela province, Costa Rica
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Los Chiles is a border town in the north of Costa Rica.
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Rio Frío are biological humid areas considered to be one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica. Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, also iguanas, sloths, turtles and caymans. Along the river you can see many birds, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, also the three-toed sloth and some reptiles like caimans, Jesus Christ lizard and turtles.
Local, family-run business, with menu in English and Spanish. Offers traditional foods of Costa Rica, specializing in rice, meat and fast foods. Totally natural, home-made fruit juices and smoothies. Well known throughout the community for their good service and good food. Ask for the owner, Andrea—she´s a sweetheart. With plans for a small hotel next door.
Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, on-site restaurant & bar, free parking.
Pretty small - walkable! The avenidas and calles are clearly marked and numbered. Getting lost should be pretty much impossible.
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