The Caribbean atmosphere makes Puerto Viejo a favourite among travellers, with clear waters, coconut palms, great surf and a laid-back attitude Puerto Viejo is located on the South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, about an hour south of Limon and 4 hours from San Jose, the capital of the country.

Formerly known as a small fishing village, Puerto Viejo has grown rapidly in recent years. The town now boasts many restaurants, bars, hotels and tour companies as well as souvenir and surf shops. Puerto Viejo offers many facilities to ensure an enjoyable visit, be sure you will find all you need in this paradise.

You will also have the opportunity to see and feel where the ocean meets the rainforest! This makes Puerto Viejo a great place to see the wildlife, monkeys, sloths, an amazing variety of birdwatching, not to mention the great snorkel you can do when the water is calm. Travellers can glimpse spectacular wildlife in Cahuita National Park or the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, which border the town to its north and south, respectively.

Throughout the coast, the Afro-Caribbean presence is strong here and with the influence of foreigners, Puerto Viejo charms visitors with a unique mix of people and cultures. Making Puerto Viejos a fantastic fusion cuisine, incorporating influences from all over the globe.

Just south of Puerto Viejo, visitors will discover the sublime beaches of Playa Cocles, Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva. Cocles is great for moderate to strong surf, for enjoying activities such as sunbathing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, beach volleyball and soccer. Playa Chiquita, is the perfect golden-sand beach, here the coastline forms a bend surrounded by calm, clear water, this lovely stretch of coast is good for relaxation and enjoying nature unchanged, whether on foot, horseback or simply lying on the beach. Punta Uva, this point is a coral reef where diving is possible, Punta Uvas unique shape makes it ideal for walking all the way to Chiquita and Manzanillo beaches, its a great place for families and kids!

Puerto Viejos climate is unpredictable, this is the rain forest, here can rain at anytime. Typically, the best times to visit Puerto Viejo are during February, March and April or August, September and October.

Deciding what to do and where to go is not always easy, we recommend you to check the tours and activities we offer around Puerto Viejo.