HOME MAP/AREAS INFO LODGING EAT+SHOP+ETC TRANSPORT TOURS+PACKAGES NEWS ABOUT ESPAÑOL Map, Info, Transport, Hotels For the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica Photo: Playa Negra by Manuel Pinto Next photo Searching for a specific place? Search for: The Map Everything is listed on the map: hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, shopping and services. Locate yourself on the map and find places near you EXPLORE THE MAP Puerto Viejo the vibe: not for everyone The vibe here is laid-back, Caribbean-style with a great diversity of people living here and visiting here. But some would say it's "Not for Everyone". LEARN MORE Areas and Beaches The South Caribbean coast is a collection of communities, each with their own style and Pura Vida, Puerto Viejo just being the largest. Cahuita, Playa Negra, Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, Manzanillo and Hone Creek & Bri Bri all have places to stay, eat and hang out. Check them all out to see the one for you. LEARN MORE Transportation First you've got to get here right? There are buses, shuttles, driving instructions and more to be found here whether you're coming from San Jose or elsewhere in Costa Rica. Once you're here we've got all the details on getting around. Rent a bicycle, local buses, walking, taxis, driving. And because we get asked so much there are detailed instructions on going back and forth between Puerto Viejo and Tortuguero or Bocas del Toro in Panama. LEARN MORE Tours, Activities and Packages There's tons to do and see on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast: whitewater rafting, ziplining, surfing, turtle tours, bird watching, nature hikes and so much more. We've got a full list of the tours and activities we recommend that are either in the area or which pick up/drop off at area hotels. We'll even book it for you! Most of these tours will pick you up and return you right to your hotel (or sometimes to another Costa Rica destination!). LEARN MORE Weather, Health & Safety, Volunteering, Education, Money... Got more questions? We've got answers! There's lots more information to come. Got questions on when the best time of year for the weather is? Or what the surf conditions are like? Check our weather page. WEATHER We want you to be safe while you're here. Our health and safety page will tell you how to stay safe in the the water, how to avoid getting sick and some common sense strategies to avoid being a victim of crime. SAFETY The best things in life may be free but you still got to deal with money yeah? The money page has answers on ATMs, travellers checks, credit cards, colones vs dollars and more. MONEY Want to give back? There are a number of places in the area that need volunteers to help out and other organizations that could use your donations. VOLUNTEER DONATE Want to learn Spanish on the beach? Or do you plan on moving here with your kids? Our education page has all the info you need either way. EDUCATION Tree House Lodge Business categories Accommodations Hotels, hostels, vacation rentals. There's something for everyone in Puerto Viejo from a hammock hotel to luxury vacation homes with all the amenities. Restaurants and Bars People from all over the world have settled in the Puerto Viejo area and you'll see that when you check out the dining options. Puerto Viejo may have Costa Rica's best variety of dining options from fresh local seafood to Sushi, Mexican food, Italian, Argentinian steakhouses and so much more. There's something for every taste. Shopping and Services Groceries, Tours, Real Estate, Clothing, Pharmacies, Banks, Souvenirs...you name it and Puerto Viejo probably has it. Real Estate Fallen in love with paradise? These people can help you find your own piece of it. Tour and Activity Companies Looking to go fishing, diving, ziplining, rafting, kayaking? Want to get a guided nature tour and see monkeys, sloths, birds or turtles? Latest news Feel like something was missing lately in Puerto Viejo? Maybe it was KOKi Beach. They've been closed for their annual vacation and reopen tomorrow Satuday June 27! View story Jun 26 Cocles Lifeguards have again proved their worth. And thanks to all who have helped the recent fundraising efforts! View story Jun 22 For a full immersion nature experience with barefoot luxury and your own plunge pool take a look at Geckoes Lodge! It's this week's Puerto Viejo Top Pick View story Jun 17 Staying in Puerto Viejo the wildlife often comes to you! View story Jun 13 MORE STORIES Finest Caribbean Properties Puerto Viejo Top Picks The best of everything on the Caribbean Coast Geckoes Lodge Luxurious Holiday Houses w/ pools El Arbol Jungle Houses with private jacuzzi Banana Azul Beachfront hotel pool, restaurant & bar Magic Moon Beach House luxury on a secluded beach Aiyana Lodge Apartments w/ kitchen wifi sat tv pool Green Property Management best selection of rentals Wahoo Fishing and Tours Get your Pura Vida...Wet! Tree House Lodge beachfront, luxurious houses w/Jacuzzi Cabinas Los Almendros Steps to beach. A/C & Kitchens Flor del Caribe Houses in Cocles with pool Caribe Shuttle Service to Bocas, San Jose, Tortuguero Coco Loco Lodge Bungalows in a tropical garden Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge A tranquil paradise Casa de la Musa Beachfront House at Punta Uva Cabinas Guarana Small artful hotel on a quiet street Pedro's Place Beachfront Vacation Rental House Shawandha Lodge Luxury art made bungalows Congo Bongo beach nature houses Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort a tropical oasis! Gecko Trail Adventures Vacation planning experts! La Casa Del Mango Luxurious house with pool Pachamama Jungle River Lodge at Punta Uva KOKi Beach Fusion food, beach and street views La Costa de Papito Rustic elegance in the jungle La Kukula Lodge Tropical Contemporary at Playa Chiquita Caribe Sur Real Estate The Finest Caribbean Properties Mother Dear Elegant seaside cottages Villa Toucan Private 2 bedroom oceanview Casa Fiesta Beachfront with pool, a/c, internet, cable TV SEE ALL TOP PICKS Puerto Rico Tours - GoToursPuertoRico About Puerto Viejo Satellite Puerto Viejo Satellite is the most complete and up to date information source for Costa Rica's South Caribbean coast from Cahuita to Manzanillo. We do our best to keep all the information on this website current but this is a community based effort that only works if everyone lets us know about changes, additions and errors so please contact us if you have information to improve the site! Huge thanks to the many contributors who have helped! There's more info about the site here. 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