Orotina fruit stands (fruterías of Coyolar, Route 27)

Before you go

Road

Paved all the way

Kids

Good for kids

Checked

2026-10

Tip

Carry small bills, ask for a taste before buying, and grab cajetas for the road. Route 27 had a long closure near here after a sinkhole (May–July 2026); check traffic on holiday weekends.

Be careful

Fast highway traffic — pull fully off the road and keep kids away from the lanes.

Getting there

On Route 27 (Autopista José María Castro Madriz) at Coyolar, between the Orotina area and the coast; the stalls line the highway shoulder.

Places nearby

• El Jardín Orotina (buffet & souvenir stop)Food & CoffeeBig roadside stop near Orotina with a self-service Costa Rican breakfast and lunch buffet, a large souvenir hall, an ice-cream counter and live marimba music.
• Bar y Restaurante La TrankaFood & CoffeeCasual country bar-restaurant on Route 131 just outside San Mateo, known among locals for rice dishes and seafood soup.
• Soda El GuácimoSodas & Local FoodOpen-air roadside soda on the Costanera north of Tárcoles with big portions, quick service and clean tables.
• Hotel Cerro LodgeParks & Wildlife · from $10A small lodge built for birders and photographers, a few minutes from the Tarcoles River and Carara National Park, with sea and mountain views.
• Jose's Crocodile River TourParks & WildlifeBoat tours on the Tárcoles River to see big American crocodiles up close, plus scarlet macaws, roseate spoonbills, ospreys and mangrove channels.
• Tiko Restaurante MiradorFood & CoffeeClifftop mirador restaurant on the edge of Carara National Park with Pacific views, serving local dishes, homemade Asian food and fresh seafood.