Taste the distinctive flavors our wood burning ovens give our meals, from our homemade breads to our pizzas and desserts. All wood is sustainably harvested from our ranch. Relax with our friendly service and spectacular views across our ranchlands and forest to the Pacific Coast. At our downstairs bar, you can order savory snacks and your favorite drinks. Dance to live marimba music at night, played by our own living legend, Don Justo, who has been making musical magic on this national instrument of Costa Rica for more than 50 years!

At El Rincón del Café, we invite you the exciting world of high-quality Costa Rican coffee. Our mission is to provide you with a unique sensory experience, offering an exceptional selection of coffee from Naranjo and Tarrazú, two of Costa Rica’s most renowned coffee regions. We prepare your favorite coffee just the way you like it. Whether you prefer a smooth and aromatic Americano, a creamy latte, an intense espresso, a cortado with just the right touch of milk, a comforting cappuccino, or the classic Costa Rican chorreado, we are here to please your palate. The experience go beyond coffee. We also invite you to indulge in our delicious gluten-free pastries, including oatmeal and chocolate cookies, passion fruit cheesecakes, and other treats that will delight you. If you want to explore the richness of Costa Rican cuisine, you must try our fast-food dishes that we encourage you to discover. We extend a warm invitation to visit our El Rincón del Café and immerse yourself in the richness of Costa Rican culinary culture. We are confident that each visit will be an unforgettable experience for your senses. We look forward to welcoming you with the most authentic flavors of Costa Rica!

Rancho Don Elías is more than just a restaurant—it’s an immersive Costa Rican cultural and culinary experience set in one of the country’s most breathtaking natural destinations. Located within Hacienda Guachipelín, at the base of the iconic Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, this open-air rancho is surrounded by lush tropical landscapes and steeped in Guanacaste’s rural traditions. Ideal for both casual visitors and incentive travel groups, Rancho Don Elías features a vibrant buffet-style lunch with a delicious selection of authentic Costa Rican cuisine, prepared with fresh, farm-to-table ingredients sourced locally. Live marimba music enhances the ambiance, and a traditional ox cart at the entrance offers an authentic and welcoming photo opportunity. With a capacity to host up to 216 people, this venue is perfectly suited for corporate incentives, wedding receptions, group dinners, sunset cocktail parties, and private events. Rancho Don Elías combines rustic elegance with modern comfort, featuring ambient lighting, open-air design, and ample space for large or intimate gatherings. Celebrate your special occasion or reward your team with an unforgettable event in the heart of nature. Rancho Don Elías delivers the perfect blend of authenticity, hospitality, and scenic beauty, making every moment at Hacienda Guachipelín truly memorable.

“Nekajui“, the Chorotega word for garden was selected for our garden and restaurant environment. In a pleasant corner of the old garden of the hacienda house, 4 pleasant firepits have been placed to enjoy an excellent cocktail and something to eat outdoors. On the terrace, next to the hacienda’s old clay oven, we have selected some dishes that we prepare in the coven to enjoy local ingredients with dishes from the area.

Savor the flavors of authentic Costa Rican cuisine at Hacienda Guachipelin Restaurant. Delicious, fresh meals are lovingly prepared by our Costa Rican chefs following time-honored traditional recipes from our region of Guanacaste and Costa Rica. We offer you farm-to-table homemade meals, producing on our ranch much of the food that we serve in our Hacienda Restaurant. What we don’t grow or raise ourselves, we source fresh from sustainable local vendors. No artificial ingredients, MSG, canned foods or boxed juices are found in our kitchen. We make everything fresh, including using only fresh herbs and spices from our garden. We offer many possibilities for persons with dietary restrictions: gluten-free, non-dairy, vegetarian and vegan – we have many options.