Timeline
09:00
Walk the trails through the Butterfly Garden at UCR. The open campus grounds are peaceful in the morning, giving you time to explore the garden and area tours at your own pace before the midday heat.
09:45
Walk 11 minutes to Pizzeria Il Pomodoro for lunch. Head to the second floor to enjoy Italian cuisine and cheap wine while looking out at the mountains to the west. This spot is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30, so arriving around midday ensures you catch the early lunch crowd or a quieter mid-afternoon slot.
10:30
Take an 8-minute walk to Parque Buenos Aires. This park is located to the northeast of the anchor, making it an easy, short stroll from the restaurant. It is a good spot to rest and absorb the local atmosphere after your meal.
Local tip
Check the opening hours for Pizzeria Il Pomodoro if you plan to visit on a Monday, as it is closed that day. The Butterfly Garden does not list specific hours, so arrive when the university campus is accessible.
Check before you go
- Pizzeria Il Pomodoro is open Tu-Th 11:30-22:45, Fr-Sa 11:30-23:45, Su 11:30-22:00.
- The Butterfly Garden at UCR has no listed hours; check university campus access times.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Pedro de Montes de Oca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).