Tropical Beachfront Boutique Hotel with 25 rooms Located on the quiet sandy beach of Playa Negra. Jump to: Hotels | Vacation Rentals | Community | Police/Ambulance/Fire | Hardware | Property Developments | Restaurants | Bars | Supermarkets | Tours | Travel Agencies | Miscellaneous Shopping Please refer to the safety page for more information. Walking here by yourself or trying to walk to the national park is not recommended for security reasons. Check the local transport page for more details.įurther north towards Cahuita National Park even the small 4x4 track ends and it becomes very remote. After dark, a taxi is recommended between town and Playa Negra hotels. Buses also run along the main highway on a regular schedule but not along the smaller roads after the highway turns inland toward Hone Creek. Depending on how far north of town you are located it is well suited for cycling or walking into town should you want something that can only be found in Puerto Viejo.
However there are also some restaurants and some shopping along Playa Negra. North of the highway turn off the area tends to be mostly residential with hotels catering to a quieter stay and many vacation rental options. Traveling further north it becomes a very quiet beach especially once the highway goes inland and you may indeed have it to yourself, or perhaps share it with a few wild horses! Do ask about local surf conditions before swimming, there can be strong waves and/or riptides at some times of year. The beach is well suited to beginning surfers at the west end near town (where you'll find the overgrown barge). Playa Negra is a black sand beach which stretches more than 10km from the west entrance of Puerto Viejo town all the way northeast to Cahuita National Park. Photo by Doug Dosdall Miles of Black Sand Beach to ExploreĮsa página está disponible también en español. It's not uncommon to feel like you have Playa Negra to yourself. Latest Comments about Puerto Viejo places and pages.Your whole trip to Puerto Viejo and Costa Rica planned!.Discover other parts of the Caribbean Coast.Adventure Connections San Jose or Arenal to Puerto Viejo.Driving directions San Jose or Arenal to Puerto Viejo.Shuttles and private transport schedules and info San Jose or Arenal to Puerto Viejo.Bus schedules and info San Jose to Puerto Viejo.Health & Safety: water safety, crime, health tips.Sustainable tourism: principles to travel by.Puerto Viejo the vibe: not for everyone.Overview of different towns and beaches.The people here are also very friendly and all this adds to this tiny village’s charm. However, they give Puerto Viejo a kind of rustic touch that is distinctive and unique. Most roads to this town are in pretty poor condition with the only paved road being the main highway from Limon to Manzanillo. Whether you are looking forward to having a good time or just a laidback retreat, the shores of Puerto Viejo are a great place to kick back and soak in the sun. Not to worry there are many beautiful Caribbean beaches walking distance so enjoy a tropical swim or just relax on the beach.Īside from beaching going, one can also indulge in horseback tours of the area, as well as snorkeling, diving, mountain biking, kayaking or boogie boarding. However, be warned of the waters here that have a strong rip current. With its gold sand beaches, tropical vegetation and many interesting attractions nearby such as the Cahuita National Park, Talamanca Indian Reserve and Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, visiting Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a great opportunity to experience Costa Rica at its best.įamous for its fabulous beaches, Puerto Viejo’s Salsa Brava beach, just in front of town, is a surfer’s paradise. Additionally, there are also plenty of good shopping opportunities available out here as well. This town has a wide variety of bars, discos and restaurants as well as reasonably priced accommodations and hotels scattered all over the place. With its relaxed atmosphere and its own unique blend of Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Bribri indigenous cultures, Puerto Viejo is a lively place to have a fun relaxing vacation. Becoming increasingly popular, especially with the young hip crowd, this town is among the top rated surfing destinations of the world. Simply known as Puerto Viejo by the locals and not to be confused with Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui in Heredia, this bustling town lies 34 miles south east of Puerto Limon, and 10.2 miles south of Cahuita.įormerly a quiet little fishing village, Puerto Viejo has a charm that is all its own.
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