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The best things to see and do in Puerto Viejo (Costa Rica)

Bar in Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean of Costa Rica
Bar in Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean of Costa Rica
Photos and information to discover the attractions of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, a paradisiacal town in the Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica

Old Port of Talamanca It is a paradise place for lovers of life.

In the middle of exotic flora and fauna is this coastal town of the Southern Caribbean de Costa Rica, with wonderful beaches with crystal blue water.

It has quickly become one of the first hot tourist spots in said Caribbean country.

The first thing that will surprise you walking through Puerto Viejo It is its cosmopolitan atmosphere, the diversity of races and the number of cultures that draw and enrich its streets with the rich colors of their differences.

Its inhabitants have more than 40 different nationalities who have been seduced by the beauty and warmth of the place.

In its gastronomy you can taste everything from elaborate recipes from all over the planet, to tasty typical Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

Puerto Viejo, with its unique charm, was formerly a small, quiet fishing village.

In recent years its population has increased, especially with young people, largely because it is classified as one of the most important destinations in the world for surfing Many international surfers from all over the world come to the famous waves of Brave sauce.

With a relaxing atmosphere and its combination of Latin, Afro-Caribbean and indigenous Bribri cultures, Puerto Viejo It becomes a charming place to have some entertaining and relaxing vacation, and also to move to live permanently or on sabbatical periods of several months. You will be welcomed.

Puerto Viejo It also has a wide variety of bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as small, cozy hotels and lodgings scattered throughout every corner with reasonable prices.

Street mural in Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean of Costa Rica
Street mural in Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean of Costa Rica

Its proximity to golden sand beaches, the tropical vegetation that surrounds the town, its many interesting attractions, and an important offer of accommodation, restaurants and adventure make Port Old in the ideal place to place your base camp, and from here discover the amazing surroundings.

Plus surfing nearby Cocles beach, you can also go on horseback excursions or do snorkelling, diving, mountain biking, kayaking or buggy boarding.

Craft shop in Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean of Costa Rica
Craft shop in Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean of Costa Rica

The beaches of Puerto Viejo and its surroundings are a great place, whether you are looking to have a good time, or simply retire to rest in the sun. He dolce far niente It takes on its maximum expression here, since the environment accompanies you to look, admire and feel, without hardly moving.

Another great characteristic of Puerto Viejo It is the great variety of shopping options in dozens of stalls and stores that dot the town's geography, with countless opportunities to make excellent purchases of local crafts in the fantastic stores that offer their products.

Signs in Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean of Costa Rica
Signs in Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean of Costa Rica

In these Craft shops You will find items made with the most diverse seeds, woods, shells and shapes made by internationally recognized local artists, who have found in Puerto Viejo the perfect place to develop their creativity, in a framework of inexhaustible inspiration.

Puerto Viejo It is a magical and charming, endearing place, from which you will leave thinking about returning.

Photos of Puerto Viejo

Here you have more photos of Puerto Viejo, in the Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica.

Where to stay in Puerto Viejo

About the Author

Salvador Samaranch

Salvador is a great traveler and collaborator of Guías Viajer, where with a series of articles he tells us about the great experience of his trip Coast to Coast through the United States and Canada

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  • Well, actually Puerto Viejo is a typical guiriland ideal for visiting the surrounding area (that's my opinion).
    For me, Cahuida and the Southern Caribbean, even Punta Uva (I dedicated a post to it) is the most beautiful area of ​​Costa Rica.

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