Costa Rica Puerto Viejo Beach
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Introduction
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Costa Rica’s Caribbean
Coast offers warm tropical atmosphere, beautiful National Parks,
crystal clear blue waters, and local inhabitants that are colorful
and rich in their culture as well as in their history. “Hands
Down” Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast has the best
food, the best music and rhythm, and two of the most beautiful
National Parks in Costa Rica, Tortuguero National Park in the
North Caribbean Coast and Manzanillo National Park in the South
Caribbean Coast.
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Hotels on the Caribbean Coast |
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On the Caribbean
Coast you will find a wide selection of hotels, from Luxurious
Jungle Resorts to Budget Hotels, Cabins, Bed and Breakfasts,
Lodges, and Vacation Rentals.
We recommend three main destinations on Costa Rica’s
Caribbean Coast; Tortuguero National Park with its amazing
biodiversity and the famous yearly turtle nesting phenomenon,
the small fishermen village of Puerto Viejo and the beaches
that are located south to Puerto Viejo including Cocles Beach
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Hotels in Tortuguero |
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Hotels in Tortuguero characterize in their
Nature Oriented architecture and in the abundance of nature
related activities they offer. Tortuguero National Park is
a perfect example of a tropical rain forest. You can go on
boat or kayak tours on Tortuguero’s canals or hike through
the forest trails. Famous hotels are the Pachira Lodge, the
Samoa Lodge and Mawamba Lodge, all offer professional and
warm service, clean rooms and a great experience in nature.
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Hotels in Puerto Viejo |
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Puerto Viejo and the southern beaches offer
a great variety of hotels and lodging options. Most of the hotels
are fairly small with 10 to 20 rooms to be the average. This
gives to most hotels in Puerto Viejo a family like feeling,
with personal service and warmth. Most hotels are built as wooden
cabins, usually set in the jungle or on the beach. Some hotels
offer a pool, restaurant and room service while others offer
just clean rooms and the famous Caribbean hospitality. Hotels
to look for in Puerto Viejo are; Hotel Cariblue offering beautiful
bungalows amidst the great tropical jungle, a restaurant and
a pool, Hotel Cariblue is just 1 minute walk from Cocles Beach
South to Puerto Viejo, also recommended is Azania Bungalows
with beautiful wooden bungalows, swimming pool, bar and a small
lounge where guests have their breakfast in the morning, also
recommended is Hotel Almonds and Corals located a few miles
South to Puerto Viejo offering Luxurious Fully Equipped Jungle
Tents in the middle of the Rain Forest with a restaurant a Rain
Forest Jacuzzi and a real experience of Costa Rica’s tropics.
You can click on the following link to receive more information
about the available hotels in Puerto Viejo and the Caribbean.
Browse, see the hotel’s photos, learn about the rates
and what each hotel offer. You can also submit a reservation
using our online reservation system.
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Activities and Tours in Tortuguero |
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The main activities in Tortuguero
are nature hikes, boat tours and kayaking on Tortuguero’s
Canals. The main attraction in Tortuguero is the nesting turtles
during the months of July and August. Most tour packages include
guided tours with expert guides that explain about the flora
and fauna of Tortuguero.
Visiting Tortuguero is the “real deal” when it
comes to jungle exploration and rain forest tours.
For more information about the tours and activities available
for Tortuguero you can click on the following link and learn
about the packages we offer.
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Activities and Tours in Puerto
Viejo |
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Puerto Viejo is the Chill-Out Mecca of Costa
Rica, main activities are; baking in the Sun on Cocles Beach
and relaxing, or riding on you’re bicycles you’ve
just rented to other Southern Beaches such as Uvita Beach, Playa
Grande or Manzanillo. For us, Uvita and Manzanillo are two amazing
and special beaches. Many of Costa Rica’s top ranked Surfers
come from the small village of Puerto Viejo as they got to practice
on the notorious reef break called Salsa Brava with waves getting
to 12 ft. and 16 ft. in size.
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Other than Surf and relaxing in the
sun, there are many eco-related activities, snorkeling in the
crystal turquoise waters of the Manzanillo National Park and
Reef, visiting the Bri Bri indigenous people, going for a hike
to the local beautiful waterfalls, 4X4 Quad Tours, Canopy Tours
and a small butterfly farm are a few of the available activities.
You can click on the following link to learn
more about the available activities in Puerto Viejo. |
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How to Get to Puerto Viejo? |
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By Car: |
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To get from San Jose to Puerto Viejo
you should take the Limon highway through the cloud forest of
Braulio Carrillo National Park, passing Guápiles and
Siquirres on the way to the port city of Limón (Till
Limon it is about 2 – 3 hours drive) – if you get
to Limon during Lunch time or dinner don’t miss “Black’s”
restaurant – delicious Caribbean Cuisine in its best!
After Limon turn South onto the palm fringed coastal scenic
road passing Cahuita and then through the village of Puerto
Viejo continuing about a mile south to Azània Bungalows.
Total time should be between 3 – 4.5 hours and it depends
on who is sitting behind the wheel and of course the traffic.
If you wish to learn more about the available vehicles that
we provide you can click on the following link, pick and choose
from the 10 biggest car rental companies in Costa Rica. Also
you can make a search for the chipset deals for specific models
by going to our home page and submit a car rental query.
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By Bus: |
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To get from San Jose
to Puerto Viejo by public transportation you can take the
direct busses going out of the "Gran Terminal del Caribe"
(6:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm) to Puerto Viejo from
"Gran Terminal del Caribe" or a private transfer
in a minibus service. |
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By Shuttle Service |
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Easy fast and convenient shuttle
service in Costa Rica is one of the best ways to get around.
To Puerto Viejo there is one shuttle service that leaves San
Jose every day at 6:30 am, if you need to leave San Jose later
in the day contact us and we will help you out giving you
other options.
Learn more about the available schedule and rates, and you
are welcome to reserve a shuttle
service online with us.
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Driving Tips |
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Driving in Costa Rica is an excellent
way to see the countryside but can also be a dangerous experience.
If you decide not to use the services of a professional driver,
consider following these safety tips:
· Be aware that Costa Ricans practice aggressive driving
habits.
· Main roads are reasonably good and connect all major
towns.
· Smaller roads range from fair to poor condition and
may require the use of 4 wheel drive vehicles.
· Roads are poorly numbered and marked and it is helpful
to know landmarks you should expect to encounter along your
route.
· Allow extra time in your schedule to account for
traffic delays.
· Never leave anything in your unattended vehicle or
be ready to deal with robbery reports in the local police
station.
· Don’t drive at night when potholes and turn-offs
are difficult to see.
· If you drive on a beach, stay off the area just above
the high tide line and the trees – this is where sea
turtles make their nests.
· If you see a branch or pile of sticks in the road,
slow down! This is the Tico version of a road flare and indicates
danger ahead.
Costa Rica strictly enforces its seatbelt laws. Front seat
passengers should always wear seatbelts, not only for safety,
but also to avoid a ticket.
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Hotel Reservation
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Do
not hesitate to call us, it will be a pleasure serving
you!
Tel:+1.866.465.6202
/ +506.643.1500
Fax: +506.643.1356
During office
hours
Costa Rica
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