Top 35 Gluten-Free Spots to Discover in Puntarenas Province

Isabel Rodriguez Dongo

Gluten free friendly, and amazing coffee!

Michele Fife

My friend and I stopped in to Zaika yesterday during a road trip and got some take out. Right away I saw so many options for all dietary preferences like vegan and gluten free. We had the vegetable pakoras and samosas. Both VG and GF naturally. I have travelled to India several times and I thought these were the BEST pakoras I had ever had in my life. Like OMG life changing pakoras. They same with tamarind dipping sauce and the first couple we ate dry as we were driving and still - OMG!! SO GOOD. The samosas were equally fabulous and although it is about a 45 minute drive from where we live I fully intend to go back on the regular. Just really really delicious and service was fast and friendly.

Sibille Wild-Lüscher

The gluten-free pizza was very tasty. My husband ate the normal pizza and it was also very good. Nice view, cool design.

Yannel Jiménez

We ordered a beef gyro and a special tenderloin dish with shrimp and vegetables. I liked having the ability to order my gyro without pita bread because I don't consume gluten. The tenderloin and shrimp were exquisite, but what we liked the most was the meat. It is a good place for the area, very clean, pleasant and with air conditioning. It is certainly a place to recommend. :)

James Ash

Emilia Powell

Joan Mc

Miranda Thompson

We LOVED our stay at Shana By the Beach! We stayed in a Royal Ocean View suite, which was spacious with amazing views. We even received monkey visitors directly on the balcony during our stay. (Note on the monkeys: don’t bring food outside on the balcony. We didn’t have any food, but nevertheless one of the monkeys came up and stuck his little paws directly into my back pockets, presumably looking for food. He was on his way once he realized I didn’t have anything, but our neighbors told us that one of the monkeys got a bit aggressive when they tried to feed it some fruit, so be careful!) The hotel itself was also very nice. Everything is situated on a pretty steep hill. We didn’t need them, but there were golf carts available to transport you up the hill if needed. The pools were well-maintained, and the pool bar staff were accommodating and served up delicious (albeit pricy) food and drinks. The included breakfast was a highlight for us. The offered breakfast hours were generous (available whether you were up early or slept in) with a buffet of hot food offerings, pastries, fruit, cereal, juices, coffee, etc. We even noticed one day that a guest asked about gluten free options, and the next morning the gluten free pastry options were more clearly marked. It was a nice touch showing they were listening and constantly aimed to make your experience a good one. The walk to the nearby beach was well marked and easy to navigate. Though not affiliated with the hotel, there were people there offering chair rentals, food, and drinks, which made for a nice day without having to drive anywhere. For driving, we did have a car on property. We never had any trouble finding parking and it was easy to leave / enter. The property is a bit tucked away from the main stretch of Manuel Antonio, but the drive isn’t long or super difficult. Local tours that included transport also didn’t have any trouble finding the property, which pick up conveniently at the reception building. The only downside we had was that the water in our room never actually got hot. At best, it was only ever lukewarm, but some mornings it was downright freezing for showers. Our experience in other hotels throughout CR makes me think this may be relatively normal here, but it was a bit uncomfortable as an American who likes very hot showers. We didn’t utilize the tour concierge (we booked everything independently) or spa services, but both services were available. Overall, we were super happy with our stay here, and would come back in a heartbeat. Our only regret is that we didn’t book an extra night or two.

Ryan Romero

Rachael Knight

Christopher Walker

Terra Fawcett

A secret gem. Open-air seating + indoor seating options (with AC) - neither are visible from the road, so don't judge a book by it's cover. We finally tried this place out about 6 months ago (for breakfast) and we've been back several times since. Their menu offers a great variety for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and a great selection of smoothies. Beyond the food, the service is really great! If you're in the Uvita area, this place is worth a visit.

Elias Spencer

Aaron Payton

Charles Owens

James Lucas

Margaret Zell

Annette Lambert

Christopher Delcambre

Charles Sluss

Anne Chrisman

Charles Goff

Anthony Harris

Augustina Stevens

Gilbert Mc

Paul Collado

Dean Marroquin

Barry Shaw

Angel Smith

Frank Warwick

Darrel Walsh

Carolyn Frew

Emily Dennis

Christi Crow

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