Chao Pescao

Our Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar

A place designed for kicking back, relaxing and venturing into a gastronomic journey through Latin America and the Caribbean. The menu style is shared plates and this is your chance to discover some of the unique flavors of the region. Our award-winning mixology program has also made this restaurant a guest favorite.

Restaurant Information

Cuisine

Small plates. Latin American & Carribean flavors.

Opening Times

Open Daily
Dinner: 5:30pm – 10:00pm

Age Policy

All ages are welcome at the restaurant.

Dress Code

Smart casual resort attire is requested.

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Reservation

Menus

Menus are subject to change

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Chao Pescao in Pictures

Dining at Chao Pescao

Tucked away on the edge of the tropical forest overlooking Marina Papagayo, a lively neighborhood favorite awaits. The open air restaurant offers two terraces with plenty of space to gather and enjoy the lively Latin music. With a menu designed to be shared, a meal at Chao becomes a fun adventure, allowing you to taste your way through the region. Let our mixology team tempt you away from your “go to” cocktail and experience an unforgettable libation infused with local citrus and aromatics.

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Explore Chao Pescao

Mixologist Class

Learn how to achieve the perfect balance of flavors or how to mix your favorite cocktails in our popular mixology class. Share an afternoon with our award-winning mixologists and return home with a new passion for mixing.

Latin Live Music

Practice your best dance moves to the beat of Latin music at our live music nights. Chao Pescao is the place to be in Peninsula Papagayo and its Latin nights are everyone’s favorite.

Pura Vida Kitchen Class

We will share with you the secrets of cooking a Latin American staple, empanadas. Learn to make this savory pastry from scratch, take home recipes and bring the spirit of Costa Rica into your kitchen. Pura Vida.