Puerto Viejo, in the Caribbean South of Costa Rica is a place where pristine beaches, jungle and wildlife pulsate at the rhythm of calypso and reggae.
Puerto Viejo area consist on few communities settlements along 12 km road to Manzanillo, the last Village next the Gamdoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge.
Each settlements take the name of the close beach: Playa Negra, Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva and each one has a different taste and beauty.
People here love to ride bicycles and live in harmony with the nature and wildlife. Fortunately, the awareness about the environment is quite felt and present.Puerto Viejo is becoming with the years the house of professional healers at the service of the people. If you are looking for of a healthy life style, this is the place for you: healing through food, detox, massages, yoga and spiritual awakening in general. Also the multi-ethnic community offesr a variety of great choices of Living Arts: music, dance, paint, cuisine and so on.
WHAT TO DO:
- Yoga & Massages!!
- Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
- Cahuita National Park
- Kekoldy and Bribri Indian Reserves
- Waterfall Tours
- Horseback riding
- Canopy Zip Line
- Ocean or River Kayaking
- Diving and snorkeling
- Surf and boogie board
- Bird watching
- Turtle tours
- White Water Rafting
- Animal Rescue Center
- Cacao Tours
- Caribbean Cuisine Lessons
LOCAL SERVICES:
- Tourist Information Board
- Tours Offices
- Bikes or Scooter Rental
- Rent A Car
- Bus Shuttle to San Jose
- Banks & Atm
- Money Exchange
- Post Office
- Schools & Kinders
- Doctors & Drug Stores
- Dentists
- Vet
- Hair style saloon
- Saturday Fresh Market
- Book store
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