Costa Rica With Frank Roberts

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Frank Roberts, the Vice President of Brand Experience for EDITION Hotels, has a buzzing career in the hospitality industry. Based in New York City and flying around the world overseeing all things culture and entertainment in a dozen hotels, Frank has found his rest & retreat sanctuary in Costa Rica. The lush country is his go-to vacation spot, from short weekend getaways to longer stints exploring and reconnecting with nature. There’s no one better to give us an insider’s view of the land, so read on to know where to chill, surf, eat, and stay.

FAVORITE PLACE

My favorite side is the Caribbean side in a town called Puerto Viejo which I have been going to since 1998. I usually stay in an area called Punta Uva which is about 15 minutes up the road from Puerto Viejo.

FAVORITE BEACHES

I like the Punta Uva beaches because the sun stays longer until around 5 pm. The best beach to surf in the Caribbean is Playa Grande, and a good time for me is mid-morning.

Sunrise at a beach in Costa Rica. Photo by Frank Roberts

FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

Pura Gula is a restaurant I really like, which is run by a married couple from Barcelona, and another restaurant called El Refugio Grill which is run by a friend from Argentina.

FAVORITE OFF-BEAT LOCATION

I also like to jump on my broken-down Suzuki 125 motorcycle and ride to The Volio Waterfall, 30 minutes away. I like to pick up some fresh red snapper wrapped in banana leaves and some vegetables and have a grilled jungle BBQ by the waterfall.

FAVORITE STAY

One of my favorite hotels in the Caribbean is the Aguas Claras.

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