Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Puerto Viejo

Laid-back Caribbean beach town with Afro-Caribbean culture, world-class surfing, wildlife reserves, and reggae vibe.

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Playa Cocles
  • Cahuita National Park
  • Jaguar Rescue Center
  • Punta Uva Beach
  • Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel
  • Azania Bungalows
  • Kaya's Place
  • Rocking J's Hostel

🍜Restaurants & Food

Koki Beach Restaurant
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Afro-Caribbean Fusion

Stashu's Con Fusion
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International Asian-Latin Fusion

Bread & Chocolate
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Breakfast & Baked Goods

La Nena
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Caribbean Rice & Beans

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💡 Travel Tips

  • Rent a bike to explore pristine beaches—Punta Uva is most beautiful, Manzanillo for wildlife
  • Visit Jaguar Rescue Center for wildlife rehabilitation tours—sloths, monkeys, birds
  • Try Caribbean rice and beans cooked in coconut milk—signature Puerto Viejo dish
  • Surfing at Salsa Brava (expert level) or Cocles Beach (intermediate)
  • Puerto Viejo has Afro-Caribbean culture—reggae music, laid-back vibe, English Creole spoken

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

February to April, September to October (dry seasons)

💰Daily Budget

₡30,000-60,000/day ($60-120 USD, mid-range)/day

👥Popular With
Backpackerssurfersbeach lovers
🗓️Recommended Stay

3-5 days

🌐Timezone

UTC-6 (Costa Rica Time)

💬Local Language

Spanish, English Creole (Caribbean dialect)

💱Currency

Costa Rican Colón (₡CRC), USD widely accepted

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