Ojochal
Southern Pacific, Costa Rica
Ojochal is a small hillside village in the jungle, known for having far better restaurants than a town its size should. It's international and eco-minded, and more affordable than the beach towns of Guanacaste. Homes sit on steep hills with ocean views. Uvita, about 15 minutes north, has the banks and supermarkets.
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