Puerto Viejo
Caribbean beaches, palm-lined coves, and an easy Afro-Caribbean rhythm.
About Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo brings a completely different side of Costa Rica: Afro-Caribbean culture, palm-lined beaches, reef-fringed water, and a slower rhythm shaped by music, bikes, and the jungle pressing right up to the sea.
When to go
September and October are often unexpectedly sunny on the Caribbean side, though warm beach weather appears throughout the year.
Getting there
Around 4.5 to 5.5 hours from San José by road, with the route descending from the mountains to the Caribbean plain.
Where is Puerto Viejo?
Located in Costa Rica's Caribbean region.
Driving times from Puerto Viejo
Approximate drive times by shuttle or rental car under normal conditions. Add extra time in the green season or for stops along the way.
Tours in Puerto Viejo
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