Food & Shopping

Located near a former cacao plantation where the fruit is no longer harvested, white-faced capuchin monkeys come to open the pods and eat the seeds used to make chocolate.

Enjoy the tropical surroundings while savoring delicious Costa Rican cuisine in our open-air dining area or one of the garden ranchos. Guests often mention how much they love birdwatching while they eat. A wide variety of tasty dishes are available: fish fillets, nachos, salads, grilled chicken breast, rice and beans, sandwiches, and much more. The menu also includes several vegetarian and gluten-free options. Let us know about any special dietary needs, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Natural fruit juices are a favorite among our guests. We also offer bottled soft drinks, beer, and cocktails, as well as coffee and milk.

The Hacienda Barú gift shop is small but well-stocked, offering a wide variety of high-quality local handicrafts, as well as t-shirts, books, hammocks, postcards, stamps, and more.

Our favorite suppliers are local artisans, as we aim to encourage the development of locally made crafts.

Everyone loves books. Our shop also features a selection of guides on Costa Rican flora and fauna, children’s books, Costa Rican cookbooks, photographic art books, and of course, the famous books by Don Jack Ewing.