Food scene
Incredible breakfast place with a chill ambience. We recommend the omelette with a cup of café con coconut leche.
27 locals recommend
Cafe Rico
Avenida 69Incredible breakfast place with a chill ambience. We recommend the omelette with a cup of café con coconut leche.
Tuyo Coffee Roasters
Avenida 71Pop in for a coffee beverage or meal all made with love!
DreadNut Coffee
Great coffee, smoothies and food with vegan options.
GypSea Café | Playa Chiquita
Amazing food. Vegan and healthy deliciousness
Sightseeing
They require reservations for tours so call ahead. It’s an incredible experience.
119 locals recommend
Jaguar Rescue Center
They require reservations for tours so call ahead. It’s an incredible experience.
Beach and activities
Rent a surfboard or take lessons at this iconic beach spot.
Walk the beautiful beach, swim, play sand volleyball, surf or just chill. Cocles has it all.
45 locals recommend
Playa Cocles
Walk the beautiful beach, swim, play sand volleyball, surf or just chill. Cocles has it all.
Organic farmers & local artisans
Every Saturday morning you’ll find local farmers with the best fruits and vegetables with the best prices. Local artists showcase their items from jewelry to beauty products and so much more.
Puerto Viejo Farmers' Market
Calle 215Great organic food and great prices
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Get colones from the ATM in town.
Everywhere accepts dollars but you’re much better off getting local currency as the exchange is always changing.
Getting around
We provide 2 bicycles or we have a direct contact for a taxi
Downtown Puerto Viejo is a quick 10 minute bike ride or 2colones for a taxi.