YOLO Social is ECOTICA‘s evening spot in Manuel Antonio: a restaurant and bar with dinner and cocktails, live music every night and sports on the screens. Come for dinner and stay for the music or the match. It is open every day from 11 am to 11 pm.
What YOLO Social is
Think of YOLO as the social room of the hotel. By day, ECOTICA is about the rainforest, the pool and the spa. When the sun goes down, people drift over to YOLO for a proper dinner, a cocktail and some company. Hotel guests and visitors mix at the bar, and a quiet dinner can easily turn into a long evening.
It is a good fit for:
- Friends and groups who want dinner and a lively room
- Couples who like music with their cocktails
- Sports fans who want to catch a match on vacation
For current details, see the YOLO Social page.
Dinner and cocktails
YOLO serves dinner and cocktails. Cocktails are a big part of the fun, so ask the bartender what they are proud of that week. For groups, it helps to arrive a little early or let us know you are coming, so we can set up a table.
Live music and sports
Every night, a band or singer sets the tone and the room gets livelier as the evening goes on. Before the music starts, the screens carry the big matches, from soccer and NFL to NBA and UFC. Ask our team who is playing during your stay.
Sports on the screens
YOLO shows sports, and it is where guests gather to watch a big match. Costa Rica is on Central Standard Time (UTC-6) all year, so check the local start time before you plan dinner. Ask the bar a day ahead to confirm your match will be on. For more tips, read our guide to watching sports in Manuel Antonio.
Planning your night
- Start at La POZA. Happy hour by the pool at La POZA is a relaxed way to begin, with monkeys often moving through the trees in the late afternoon.
- Dinner at YOLO. Eat early if there is a match on, or settle in later for the music.
- Music and sports. Pick your pace.
- An easy way home. If you are staying at ECOTICA, your room is a short walk away. If not, ask us to call a taxi and leave the car for tomorrow.
Open every day, 11 am to 11 pm
YOLO Social is open every day from 11 am to 11 pm, with the same menu all day and live music every night, so any night works. The dining page lists both of our venues, including La POZA, our poolside restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Celebrations and groups
Birthdays, reunions and group dinners fit YOLO’s social mood. For a larger or more private gathering, ECOTICA also has an open-air deck in the rainforest that is comfortable for up to 60 people. Read about private events and tell us your plans.
A night out from a rainforest base
Staying at ECOTICA makes an evening at YOLO easy: dinner and music, then a short walk back to your bungalow or suite with the frogs singing. Browse our bungalows and suites to find the right room for your group.
Practical tips for your night
- Dress: casual and comfortable. Sandals are fine.
- Payment: ask about accepted payment methods at the bar before you order.
- Weather: in the green season, rain often falls in the evening. It is part of the soundtrack.
- Early start the next day? Eat early and enjoy the first set of music, then head to bed.
FAQ
Does YOLO Social have live music?
Yes. YOLO Social has live music every night, along with dinner, cocktails and sports on the screens, open every day from 11 am to 11 pm.
Can I watch sports at YOLO Social?
Yes. YOLO shows sports on its screens. Ask a day ahead to confirm your match will be showing, and check the local start time.
Do I need to be staying at ECOTICA to visit YOLO?
YOLO welcomes visitors as well as hotel guests. For groups or big nights, let us know you are coming.
Plan your stay with a night at YOLO: check availability and rates or contact us to ask who is playing.
