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La Costa de Papito

Accommodations

Hotels, hostels, vacation rentals. There's something for everyone in Puerto Viejo from a hammock hotel to luxury vacation homes with all the amenities.

KOKi Beach Restaurant & Bar

Restaurants and Bars

People from all over the world have settled in the Puerto Viejo area and you'll see that when you check out the dining options. Puerto Viejo may have Costa Rica's best variety of dining options from fresh local seafood to Sushi, Mexican food, Italian, Argentinian steakhouses and so much more. There's something for every taste.

Shopping options in Puerto Viejo

Shopping and Services

Groceries, Tours, Real Estate, Clothing, Pharmacies, Banks, Souvenirs...you name it and Puerto Viejo probably has it.

Surfing is one of the favorite local activities and surf lessons are available if you want to get started or improve your technique. Surfer Gilbert Brown.

Tour and Activity Companies

Looking to go fishing, diving, ziplining, rafting, kayaking? Want to get a guided nature tour and see monkeys, sloths, birds or turtles?

Caribe Sur Real Estate

Real Estate

Fallen in love with paradise? These people can help you find your own piece of it.

Newest listings on Puerto Viejo Satellite

Playa Chiquita

Mixta Comida y Cócteles. Mexican inspired patio restaurant. Small plates t... Read More

Hone Creek

Villas Diwo. Two vacation rental homes which share a swimming p... Read More

Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo)

The Mimosas Container Homes. Two container homes in a tropical garden setting w... Read More

Gandoca

Shiosai Retreat Cabins. Cabins and a family suite located steps from Gando... Read More

Puerto Viejo

Puerto Viejo Police Town Station. This is the in-town outpost of the local police. T... Read More

Cocles

Cabañas Cocles. Cabins 150 meters from the beach in Cocles. Cabins... Read More

Playa Chiquita

Chiqui Café. Restaurant and coffee shop. Ice cream, waffles, es... Read More

Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo)

Villa Abejita. Spacious house close to beach, with private pool, ... Read More

Puerto Viejo

Paradise Comida Caribeña. Restaurant serving up Caribbean specialities Read More

Puerto Viejo

The Kat House. Wine and mezcal bar, restaurant servicing fresh di... Read More

Puerto Viejo

BOA Coworking. Coworking space, café, lounge and gallery upstairs... Read More

Puerto Viejo

Iriria Specialty Coffee Shop. Gourmet coffee shop with espresso drinks and food.... Read More

Cahuita

Super Negro Cahuita. Large modern supermarket. The Cahuita branch opene... Read More

Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo)

Peggys Paradise. Four vacation rental studios equipped with kitchen... Read More

Latest news

  • Five people have been arrested in connection with an illegal logging investigation in the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. View storyJul 18

  • Sadly there will be no Wolaba Parade this year. Unfortunately the organizers were not able to raise enough funds and support to hold the event. Desafortunadamente el Wolaba Parada ha sido cancelado por este año. View storyJul 10

  • If you're looking for ideas for a break in Puerto Viejo, Lonely Planet has published "Serenity now: 5 days in Caribe Sur" which is a nice quick summary. View storyJun 27

  • An accessibility ramp was installed at Manzanillo Beach on Jan 11, 2024. El 11 de enero de 2024 se inauguró una rampa de accesibilidad en la Playa de Manzanillo. View storyJan 19

  • Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski was recently spotted in Puerto Viejo. View storyJan 18

  • A solar eclipse will happen on October 14 and Puerto Viejo will be one of the best locations in the world to see it. El 14 de octubre se producirá un eclipse solar y Puerto Viejo será uno de los mejores lugares del mundo para verlo. View storyAug 17

  • The annual Wolaba Parade celebrating Costa Rica's Afro-Caribbean is coming up on Aug 26. Wolaba Parade, La celebración de la comunidad Afro-Caribe en Costa Rica se celebrará el 26 de agosto. View storyAug 13

  • Sansa announces flights between San José and Bocas del Toro. The 50 minute flights will start on November 16 with an initial 2x week schedule. Sansa anuncia vuelos entre San José y Bocas del Toro. Los vuelos, de 50 minutos de duración, comenzarán el 16 de noviembre dos veces por semana. View storyJul 8

  • Cahuita will play host to festivities this weekend for the Día Nacional del Calypso. Este fin de semana vení a celebrar el Calypso en Cahuita. View storyMay 23

  • Red crab season is soon upon us, please don't crush us! View storyApr 19

  • Travelling between Tortuguero and Puerto Viejo? We've completely revised and updated our Tortuguero page with more detailed information and we hope you find it useful! View storyApr 19

  • Quick jaunt to Puerto Viejo in this fun video View storyApr 19

  • The road between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo has been improved a lot recently but unfortunately many take that as a license to speed. One car yesterday ended up off the bridge in the Rio Negro. View storyApr 1

  • Rise Foundation is having a fundraiser on April 6 that you won't want to miss. There will be a drag queen, singers, DJs and tons of local talent all for a great cause. View storyMar 15

  • Shells are an integral part of the ecosystem and regeneration of beaches. By taking them home you are doing damage. And it is illegal to remove shells from a beach in Costa Rica. Unless you're a hermit crab, admire them and leave them there! View storyFeb 27

  • Costa Rica Calypso Legend Walter Ferguson died on Saturday at the age of 103. He will be remembered as the "King of Calypso" in Cahuita where he lived and throughout Costa Rica. View storyFeb 27

  • Big kudos to El Puente-The Bridge and ATEC on a very successful school supplies drive for the start of the new school year. 190 students helped! View storyFeb 7

  • Do you want to hang out or do a little yoga? Photo Reyes Guzmán View storyJan 17

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