My favorites in Puerto Viejo
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 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, vacation rentals 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.
Habitat Vacation Rentals are in the most beautiful and renowned areas, some of them are just steps from the sublime beaches, others are surrounded by forest, we have houses in Puerto Viejo, Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva and Manzanillo. This locations are a great place to see 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 all the way from Cahuita National Park to 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 Viejo’s a fantastic fusion cuisine, incorporating influences from all over the globe.
If you are thinking to invest on the South Caribbean of Costa Rica, you might find helpful our property management services, this is for owners who would like total peace of mind knowing that their investment is safe and cared in their absence or for vacation rental projects they’d like us to manage on their behalf.
Puerto Viejo’s climate is unpredictable, this is the rainforest, 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 with our friends from Habitat Adventures for some experienced travel advice with tours, transportation and other services you might need, for sure they will be of great help and will accommodate your needs, expectations and budget.
Cafe Viejo
Best Italian food in the area, Mauricio the host is the best
Stashu's Con Fusion
looking for real Spanish food, this is the place, Jorge and Ino will make your night unforgettable
16 locals recommend
Como En La Gloria
looking for real Spanish food, this is the place, Jorge and Ino will make your night unforgettable
If you like pizza, I will suggest you to visit this place, you will love it
8 locals recommend
Todo Es Posible
If you like pizza, I will suggest you to visit this place, you will love it
Beach Front restaurant, super good prices for delicious caribbean food! Lidieth and Kai will welcome you!
21 locals recommend
Sol del Caribe
Beach Front restaurant, super good prices for delicious caribbean food! Lidieth and Kai will welcome you!
Pan Pay
The best breakfast ever!
Pure Jungle Spa
do you need to relax?
well this is the right place!
best yoga in the area! great teachers!
7 locals recommend
OM at Cashew Hill | Yoga Retreat Center & Spa
Calle 213best yoga in the area! great teachers!
Vegan! Organic! Slow Food!
Casa Mandala has the best vegan cafe in the area!
8 locals recommend
Casa Mandala
256Vegan! Organic! Slow Food!
Casa Mandala has the best vegan cafe in the area!
Do you want to feel the bliss of surfing, this are the guys you need ;)
7 locals recommend
Surf the Jungle Surf School / Surf Camp
Avenida 71Do you want to feel the bliss of surfing, this are the guys you need ;)
Spanish by the Sea
Calle 219Aquieres aprender a hablar Español?
Luluberlu Art Gallery
super nice for some shopping ;)
Koki Beach Restaurant Bar Lounge
nice deco and atmosphere
Chile Rojo
for sushi lovers this is the place!
Café Rio Negro
all is good here, please give it a try
Restaurante Selvin
Caribbean food! delicious!!!
Playa Cocles
for surfing, voleyball, meet new friends, what the sunset
for me the best beach in the area, relax, quite, lots of nature around
40 locals recommend
Playa Chiquita
Calle Azaniafor me the best beach in the area, relax, quite, lots of nature around
Manzanillo