It has indoor seating and a balcony to sit outside and watch the town’s streets. Como en mi CasaĬomo en mi Casa (Eat at my home) is a breakfast and lunch restaurant located in Puerto Viejo town. They offer great juices as well and have cute outdoor seating. We had delicious veggie sandwiches and avo toasts. All their food is organic and vegan and made with love. Tostas is located at Playa Chiquita and is our favorite breakfast place. They have great vegan and vegetarian options of delicious smoothie bowls, buddha bowls, juices, and great coffee. Gypsea is a lovely garden restaurant located in Playa Chiquita and offers delicious breakfast and lunch. Anyway, we always recommend doing your research before visiting and supporting a place. In general, be aware that a rescue that lets people touch or feed wildlife usually does not have the best intentions. We are always very careful when visiting Rescues because the name often gets abused by animal tourism. We haven’t visited the Rescue Center yet but we heard good things about it and consider going next time when we are in the area. But they take care of all kinds of wildlife that are found injured or babies that are abandoned. Even though the rescue’s name is Jaguar, it does not necessarily mean they currently have a Jaguar. Visit the Jaguar Rescue CenterĪ popular thing to do in Puerto Viejo is to visit the Jaguar Rescue Center. So no need to bring food when you come to Playa Chiquita to spend your day. Along the road at Playa Chiquita are some of our favorite cafes for breakfast and lunch that can be combined with a beach day here. It’s a great place to chill for a while and go for a swim. Chill at Playa ChiquitaĪnother beautiful beach to explore in the area is Playa Chiquita. There are some restaurants along the beach and some palm trees for shade if you want to make a picnic. Costa Rica has black beaches in different parts of the country, and Playa Negra, directly north of Puerto Viejo town, is one of them. Take a walk on a black beach at Playa NegraĮver walked on a black beach? Well, that’s your chance. Besides, a little stall sells empanadas with vegan options. Sellers are offering handmade jewelry, and our favorite is the chocolate wrapped in palm leaves from the BriBri, the indigenous people of this part of Costa Rica. You can buy local organic fruits and vegetables but also many handcrafts. If you are in Puerto Viejo on a Saturday, you can’t miss the local farmer’s market in town. It’s a long stretch with great waves for beginners and intermediate surfers not far from Puerto Viejo town. If you are into surfing or want to take a surfing class in the Caribbean, the place for you is Playa Cocles. You can see healthy corals and colorful fishes along the reef in Cauhita Nationalpark. The best season to snorkel is when the water is very calm and clear, which usually occurs in October. The best places to snorkel around Puerto Viejo Costa Rica are at Cahuita Nationalpark or in Manzanillo and Playa Chiquita. Snorkel in the turquoise water of the Caribbean The opening hours are from 8 am to 4 pm and the walking trail takes about 1 hour and 30 min. Besides, you can spot many animals on land like monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and coatis. The Nationalpark offers white sand beaches, turquoise water, a reef that is great for snorkeling and watching for sea life. The entrance fee is 5 USD per person (residents pay 1’000 Colones). Cahuita is located next to Cahuita Nationalpark. Watch the Monkey’s play at Cahuita NationalparkĪ 20 min drive north from Puerto Viejo Costas Rica, you find Cahuita, another smaller hippie beach town. If the tide is low and the water is calm, it’s very clear and turquoise. You can spot monkeys in the trees along your walk and go for a refreshing swim in the ocean. You can enter for free (if you want, you can give a small donation to the people who take care of the park), and then you can walk along a beautiful jungly trail and discover the different beaches. Explore the wild beaches of Manzanillo Wildlife RefugeĪt the End of the road from Puerto Viejo along the beaches, you will find Refugio Manzanillo, a protected area full of tropical beaches.
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