La POZA: Poolside Restaurant in Manuel Antonio
Poolside dining in the heart of the rainforest, from the first coffee at 6:00 am to dinner under the lights. Open to everyone.
Breakfast to dinner beside the rainforest pool
La POZA is ECOTICA’s poolside restaurant and bar, right beside the pool with the rainforest all around. This is where the day starts with coffee and a fresh breakfast, where lunch turns into a slow afternoon, and where dinner is served as the jungle settles down for the night.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner menus from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. In between, the bar mixes cocktails and cold drinks for everyone lounging by the water, with one eye on the trees, because you never know who might drop by.
La POZA is open to everyone, not only hotel guests, so stop by for breakfast before the national park, lunch after the beach or a drink at sunset.
Hours & menus
Breakfast from 6:00 to 10:00 am, lunch from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and dinner from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, all served by the pool. Happy hour runs from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. There are vegetarian and vegan options and high chairs for little ones.
- Location: Poolside
- Serves: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Hours: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Happy Hour & Cocktails
Happy hour at La POZA is made for unhurried afternoons: a cocktail in hand, the pool a few steps away and the rainforest changing colour as the sun goes down.
- Cocktails by the pool
- Happy hour: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Wildlife Watching
Howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and scarlet macaws live in the trees around ECOTICA, and La POZA is a lovely place to watch for them over breakfast or a drink. Every sighting depends on the animals, which makes each one feel special.
- Howler monkeys, sloths, toucans & macaws
- Bring your camera
Romantic Dinner by the Pool
La POZA is at its most beautiful at night: lights in the trees, the rainforest all around and the pool beside your table. For an anniversary, a honeymoon or just the two of you, we set a table apart, quiet and private, and flowers, a cake or decoration can be waiting.
- On request, not a fixed package
- Tell us your date and ideas
From the pool to the evening
When the sun goes down, the fun moves to YOLO Social for cocktails, live music nights and live sports. Pair a lazy pool day with a treatment at Jungle Spa, or turn a special date into a stay with our honeymoon or anniversary stay. Browse all our restaurants and bars.
Birthdays, group dinners and small celebrations
From a private dinner to a birthday with friends, we host small celebrations by the pool and on our open-air rainforest deck for up to 60 guests.
La POZA questions
Is La POZA open to the public?
Yes. La POZA is open to everyone, not only ECOTICA guests.
When is La POZA open?
Every day from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, right beside the pool: breakfast 6:00 to 10:00 am, lunch 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and dinner 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
When is happy hour?
Every day from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Can we have a romantic dinner by the pool?
Yes. We set a private table for two at La POZA at night, and can add flowers, a cake or decoration. Tell us your date and ideas.
Is there food for vegetarians and vegans at La POZA?
Yes. The poolside menu has vegetarian and vegan dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and our team is happy to help with allergies.
Can we hold a celebration at La POZA?
Yes, for up to 60 guests, with bathrooms, the bar next to it, Wi-Fi and music. See private events.
