Café Liberia.

Set within the thick adobe walls of the historic Casa Zúñiga Clachar, Café Liberia offers a quiet, shaded retreat from the heat of the "White City." The space balances colonial architecture—lofty ceilings and a lush internal courtyard—with a contemporary, lived-in feel, complete with a multilingual book exchange and rotating local art. While the atmosphere is slow-paced, the menu is ambitious. French-trained chef Sebastian elevates regional staples, serving everything from Kobe beef burgers and fresh ceviche to organic Tarrazú coffee prepared twelve different ways. The "rabbit mix" juice—a blend of carrot, orange, and ginger—is a local favorite, best enjoyed in the courtyard where live music often fills the air. It is a rare spot that feels both sophisticated and genuinely communal.