There is no other Costa Rica destination like Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, where beauty, culture, and wildlife come together in a way that no other place does. From its pristine beaches to its beautiful rainforest, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca has something for everyone.
Costa Rica’s southeastern coast town is one of those wonderful destinations where you stay longer than expected. Sip fresh coconut juice on deserted beaches while spotting wild sloths or monkeys, sample raw chocolate, or visit the quaint roadside stalls. What keeps visitors coming back to Puerto Viejo is the multitude of charming tiki bars, fresh food, wildlife resorts, local cycling adventures, and tropical beach delights.
This Costa Rican paradise is sure to make for a sunny holiday you’ll never forget. Check out the list below to find some of the most worthwhile places to visit during your time in Puerto Viejo.
The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
17. Talamanca family art
4.3 (4 reviews)
Location: Patino Homecreek Limon Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Tel: 8490-4610
Web Address: http://talamancafamilyart.blogspot.com/
16. Ride The Rainforest Costa Rica
5.0 (14 reviews)
Location: Punta Cocles Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Tel: 8307-0118
Web Address: http://ridetherainforest.com/
15. Finca Tierra Permaculture
5.0 (25 reviews)
Credit: Ian Macaulay, Google Maps
Location: Cocles Puerto Viejo Limon
Web Address: http://fincatierra.com/
14. Pick Up Nativo Adventures
4.9 (26 reviews)
Location: M632+F93 Patino Limon
Tel: 8810-4297
Web Address: http://nativo.cr/
13. Ara Manzanillo
4.7 (142 reviews)
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Location: J8G8+93F Limon Province Limon
Tel: 8971-1436
Web Address: http://aramanzanillo.org/
12. Playa Punta Uva
4.8 (261 reviews)
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11. Cacao Trails – Museo de Cacao
4.7 (265 reviews)
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Location: Cahuita Punta Riel Limon Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Tel: 2750-0150
Web Address: http://cacaotrailscr.com/
10. Bri Bri waterfalls
4.5 (303 reviews)
Credit: Marije Van Neck, Google Maps
Location: J5MQ+53J Limon Province
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9. Talamanca Chocolate
5.0 (21 reviews)
Location: Unnamed Rd. Limon Entrada Pan Dulce al fondo Limon Province Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Tel: 8910-9318
Web Address: http://talamancachocolate.com/
8. Finca la Isla Permaculture Farm, Plant Nursery and Botanical Garden
4.3 (63 reviews)
Credit: Finca la Isla Permaculture Farm, Plant Nursery and Botanical Garden, Google Maps
Location: Limon Province Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Tel: 8829-4929
Web Address: http://costaricaorganicsfarm.com/
7. CHOCORART
4.7 (90 reviews)
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Location: playa chiquita puerto viejo limon
Tel: 8786-2229
6. PURE Jungle Spa
4.7 (108 reviews)
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Location: Across from Rocking J’s Hotel Limon Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Tel: 2756-8413
Web Address: http://purejunglespa.com/
5. Playa Negra
4.7 (130 reviews)
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4. Playa Chiquita
4.8 (268 reviews)
Credit: Rafael Alvarez, License, Flickr
3. Playa Cocles
4.7 (277 reviews)
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2. Playa Puerto Viejo
4.8 (643 reviews)
Credit: Esteban Folch, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: M65X+98X Limon Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
1. Jaguar Rescue Center
4.7 (2,452 reviews)
Location: In front of Villas del Caribe Limon Punta Cocles
Tel: 2750-0710
Web Address: http://jaguarrescue.foundation/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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