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Adults only (18+): this section mentions alcohol. The legal drinking age in Costa Rica is 18. Please drink responsibly and never drive after drinking.
What to know
- The legal drinking age in Costa Rica is 18.
- Local beer is easy to find, and so is “guaro”, a clear sugarcane liquor often mixed into cocktails.
- Sunset cruises and some resorts have open bars. Pace yourself, especially in the sun and on boats.
- Do not drink and drive. Use a taxi, a ride-hailing app or a hotel shuttle.
- Some places restrict alcohol sales around certain holidays, so plan ahead.
We do not publish bar or brand rankings. If we add venue recommendations later, they will be marked as first-hand visits with the date or as researched advice.
Want non-alcoholic options? Try our fresco de piña.