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Manuel Antonio/Quepos Entertainment, Bars & Discos

Discos are becoming almost as common in Manuel Antonio as capuchin monkeys. Night owls and dancing fools have lots of choices here. Down near the beach, folks get going at the restaurant Mar y Sombra (tel. 2-777-0510). This is my favorite spot -- you can walk off the dance floor and right out onto the beach, and there's usually no cover. For real late-night action, the local favorite appears to be the Arco Iris, which is located just before the bridge heading into town. Admission is usually around $2.50.

The bars at the Barba Roja restaurant and the Hotel Sí Como No are good places to hang out and meet people in the evenings. You can also check out the Vela-Bar, which seems to be popular with gay men. Back in Quepos, Mar y Blues, Sargento Garcia's, Wacky Wanda's, and the Fish Head Bar at El Gran Escape are the most popular gringo hangouts.

If you enjoy gaming tables, the Hotel Kamuk in Quepos and the Hotel El Byblos on the road to Manuel Antonio both have small casinos and will even foot your cab bill if you try your luck and lay down your money.

If you want to see a flick, check what's playing at Hotel Sí Como No's little theater, although you have to eat at the restaurant or spend a minimum at the bar to earn admission.