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: Punta Uva Next photo Searching for something specific? 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 leave this place as or more wonderful than when you arrived? These are our principles to travel by for a trip that is healthy for you, for the environment and for our community. Read about sustainable tourism. SUSTAINABLE 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 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. 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? Real Estate Fallen in love with paradise? These people can help you find your own piece of it. Latest news When visiting the Caribbean Coast you don't want to miss the "other" Caribbean - Tortuguero. It's an amazing place to spend a day or two surrounded by nature and water. There are no cars, only boats and of course turtles, so many birds and so much more. View story Jul 10 Festival de Calypso in Cahuita July 12-15. Just two more weeks! ¡Solo faltamos 2 semanas! View story Jun 28 ¡El Caribe Sur somos todos! We are all the Caribe Sur! Great new video showing the many faces of our community and what we believe in from our friends at Congo Bongo Ecolodges View story Jun 22 The old bridge crossing the Sixaola River from Costa Rica into Panama now, photo by Jim Mac Dougall who remembers crossing it for the first time 22 years ago and other memories View story Jun 19 Tomorrow there will be an event celebrating Global Wellness Day at the Casa de la Cultura in Puerto Viejo. Global Wellness Day mañana en la casa de la cultura de Puerto Viejo. Eso es la oportunidad de encontrar varios actores del bienestar en Talamanca. View story Jun 8 Rescuers from Jaguar Rescue Center were able to reunite a baby and mama sloth by playing an audio recording of the baby sloth crying. When the mother heard the baby sloth crying, she came down from a tree as a rescuer places its baby on its back View story May 19 MORE STORIES Puerto Viejo Top Picks The best of everything on the Caribbean Coast Casa Las Brisas Experience the Caribbean breezes! Caribe Fun Tours Relax, enjoy, unwind! Cabinas Guarana Small artful hotel on a quiet street KOKi Beach Fusion food, beach and street views Annanci Village Luxury villas with pool Casa Vikingo Caribbean sunshine, Scandinavian breeze Congo Bongo Ecolodges with a private path to the white sand beach Pedro's Place Beachfront Vacation Rental House Shawandha Lodge Luxury art made bungalows Coco Loco Lodge Bungalows in a tropical garden Habitat Vacation Rentals Big selection of Vacation Rentals! Magic Moon Beach House luxury on a secluded beach Villas Banana Verde Puerto Viejo's premier vacation rental property Gecko Trail Costa Rica Vacation planning experts! Cabinas Los Almendros Steps to beach. A/C & Kitchens El Arbol Jungle Houses with private jacuzzi Sueño Grande Bed and Breakfast your oasis after a day of sand, sun & adventure Banana Azul Beachfront hotel pool, restaurant & bar Geckoes Lodge Luxurious holiday houses w/ pools La Costa de Papito Rustic elegance in the jungle Lizard King Hotel and Restaurant central, friendly, pool, AC Caribe Shuttle to/from Bocas, San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal La Kukula Lodge Tropical Contemporary at Playa Chiquita Uva Blue Jungle Villas Handcrafted villas at Playa Chiquita Tree House Lodge beachfront, luxurious houses w/Jacuzzi La Casa Del Mango Luxurious house with pool Flor del Caribe Houses in Cocles with pool SEE ALL TOP PICKS Inflatable fishing boats we like. 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. 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