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Hojancha & Nandayure
7 VIDEOS · 9.92°N 85.35°W · VISITED MANY TIMES
WHEN WE VISITEDA few times (often for Yiya's)
GETTING THERECar or ATV
WEATHER WE GOTSun & rain (seasonal)
BEST FOREveryone
WALKABILITYMedium
NEED A VEHICLE?Yes
TOURISTY LEVELLow
BUDGET$
DAYS WE'D RECOMMEND2
We visited Hojancha a few times — a great little town up in the mountains of the Nicoya Peninsula, where they grow coffee and oranges. We took a lot of trips with friends and guests up to Yiya's for the burgers and the view over the inlet.
Sitting in the little huts as the sun sets, with a couple glasses of wine, is one of the best experiences around. We loved riding our ATV up there.
Watch Hojancha & Nandayure
What we'd tell a friend
- Spend a day in Hojancha and check out the coffee farms.
- Go up to Yiya's for the view and their burgers.
- Rent an ATV to get around.
Who should come here?
COME HERE IF
- You want somewhere well off the beaten path
- You're a coffee lover
- You want amazing burgers with a view at Yiya's
SKIP IT IF
- You want amenities
- You want strictly the beach
- You're not into culture
The Dufresnes Verdict
LOCAL CUISINE8/10
VALUE8/10
FRIENDLINESS10/10
WOULD RETURN? YES
Questions we actually get
Is Hojancha worth visiting?
Yes, if you like getting off the beaten path. It's a little coffee-and-oranges town up in the Nicoya mountains, and the burgers and sunset view at Yiya's are worth the drive on their own.
How many days do you need?
A day or two is enough — spend a day in town and around the coffee farms.
Do you need a car?
Yes — a car or ATV. It's up in the mountains and spread out.