If you are looking to mix it up a little, grab a duffel and head to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca… Costa Rica beach town injected with a reggae vibe, Puerto Viejo sits on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, moving at a slow speed – the speed of bike. ...
If you are looking for a hassle free vacation, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca delivers laid back fun in the sun. ...
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Rocking Time In Puerto Viejo
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Mateo 1024 days ago
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A taste of Costa Rican Caribbean coast (Examiner)
Posted by
Mateo 1024 days ago
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After about a 5-hour drive through the heart of the country we arrived at our destination in Puerto Viejo. “What do you mean the room doesn't have AC? ...
The town of Puerto Viejo was about a half-mile’s walk down the beach from our cabin nestled in the forest. Dirt roads intertwined and created paths through town. Most of the natives walk or ride their bicycles, and often with bare feet. I thought back to industrial America and back home in Florida where AC isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. I remembered all the cars packed bumper to bumper on the highway during rush-hour traffic. I recalled the countless number of banks and grocery stores I pass on my way to work in the United States. All these aspects so unlike the town I had emerged in that day. The town with few cars, dirt roads, one bank, and scattered privately owned eateries and markets. As I walked back to my cabin-h
The town of Puerto Viejo was about a half-mile’s walk down the beach from our cabin nestled in the forest. Dirt roads intertwined and created paths through town. Most of the natives walk or ride their bicycles, and often with bare feet. I thought back to industrial America and back home in Florida where AC isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. I remembered all the cars packed bumper to bumper on the highway during rush-hour traffic. I recalled the countless number of banks and grocery stores I pass on my way to work in the United States. All these aspects so unlike the town I had emerged in that day. The town with few cars, dirt roads, one bank, and scattered privately owned eateries and markets. As I walked back to my cabin-h
Selling Marijuana Along Side Bracelets TShirts and Souvenirs
Posted by
Aleale 1027 days ago
(http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com)
Investigators have busted a vendor at the artisan’s market in Puerto Viejo who was selling marijuana along with bracelets, necklaces and other assorted souvenirs. The investigators were responding to anonymous complaints from neighbors that drugs were being sold openly at the market, which is on the main road in downtown Puerto Viejo. On Friday, the agents made 5 drug purchases and then arrested ...
Puerto Viejo Costa Rica (The Sun Also Rises)
Posted by
Aleale 1027 days ago
(http://danieljfox.blogspot.com)
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Right... rant warning. I've always had a strange desire to test myself by being washed up on a desert island, but I fear that my skills at survival would be no match for a lack of will. ..As I walked along a trail I recognised several fruit trees, taro roots (which are a great form of jungle carbs but need to be cooked or they will poison you), and a couple of useful trees for making bows or shelters. But I couldn't stretch out the work-dodging for ever, and I needed to rush back to the toilet again anyway! I've completely lost my appetite and fear I insulted Selina by not eating her lunch burritos. After that I had to lay down and felt so weak I couldn't bring myself to leave my bed. And it was raining heavily. And the dogs had had diarrhoea all over the porch. And the cat had puked on the sofa. And I ran out fags the day before yesterday. Considered a 3 hour
Internet Scam Offers Buyers Area Real Estate (The Talamanca News)
Posted by
Aleale 1027 days ago
(http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com)
It seems that buyers have been plunking down large sums of money on the internet to buy lots in what appears to be a non-existent subdivision development in the Margarita-Sixaola area.
Caribe Sur Real Estate has received visits from a number of people who have visited their offices looking for assistance in locating the property they’ve bought. The Puerto Viejo Real Estate page has a list of local agencies and developers. The area and the lifestyle is also not for everyone. So don't rush into buying. There are many affordable rentals where you could spend 6 months or more ...
Caribe Sur Real Estate has received visits from a number of people who have visited their offices looking for assistance in locating the property they’ve bought. The Puerto Viejo Real Estate page has a list of local agencies and developers. The area and the lifestyle is also not for everyone. So don't rush into buying. There are many affordable rentals where you could spend 6 months or more ...
Willie Tours In Cahuita
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Keyon 1027 days ago
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Curious to know if anyone has used Willie's Tours in Cahuita for either their canopy/zip line or white water rafting excursions?
The rafting trip is up on the Pacuare River about 1-1.5 hours outside of Cahuita. It's $100 per person, so we want to make sure it's safe & worth the money.
The canopy trip is at Rio Banano on the Caribbean Coast. We have read reviews that the best canopy tour is up in Monteverde, so we want to make sure this is good/enjoyable/comparable location.
Thanks in advance for your help/advice!As far as I know and to answer your question...Willie is a transportation company...they do not...
The rafting trip is up on the Pacuare River about 1-1.5 hours outside of Cahuita. It's $100 per person, so we want to make sure it's safe & worth the money.
The canopy trip is at Rio Banano on the Caribbean Coast. We have read reviews that the best canopy tour is up in Monteverde, so we want to make sure this is good/enjoyable/comparable location.
Thanks in advance for your help/advice!As far as I know and to answer your question...Willie is a transportation company...they do not...
Really laid back mon in Cahuita
Posted by
Keyon 1027 days ago
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Jump to the full ... entry & travel map Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica ... We skirt the Caribbean coast heading for Cahuita a sleepy beach villageAt Puerto Limon a small container port with just two crane, we see the Caribbean. I think they will be really busy if they are going to clear all the containers we saw.
Then we come across a horrendous truck crash with another monster tailback, again we manage to squeeze through.
Puerto Limon looked a typical working port, a little onthe seedy side.
We skirt the Caribbean coast heading for Cahuita a sleepy beach village. The people here are of Afro Caribbean origin, it's quite strange you get Rasta Spanish, a hey mon and then they launch into Spanish, though English is used as well.
Then we come across a horrendous truck crash with another monster tailback, again we manage to squeeze through.
Puerto Limon looked a typical working port, a little onthe seedy side.
We skirt the Caribbean coast heading for Cahuita a sleepy beach village. The people here are of Afro Caribbean origin, it's quite strange you get Rasta Spanish, a hey mon and then they launch into Spanish, though English is used as well.
planning our first trip to costa rica
Posted by
Dangelo 1027 days ago
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In my opinion, you will on the Caribbean side, find the best beaches just south of Puerto Viejo. Hiking, surfing and snorkelling are great depending on when you are planning to go.
The Puerto Viejo area is a funny and very relaxed mix of backpackers and more luxury orientated tourists and has a lot of marvellous places to stay and good restaurants.
You may look into a combination of Arenal volcano and Tortuguero and Puerto Viejo.
The Puerto Viejo area is a funny and very relaxed mix of backpackers and more luxury orientated tourists and has a lot of marvellous places to stay and good restaurants.
You may look into a combination of Arenal volcano and Tortuguero and Puerto Viejo.
Need some help for wedding honeymoon
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Dangelo 1027 days ago
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Hi there we are looking to elop to CR in June of 2010, we would like an affordable beautiful beach to get married on and then we would like to travel a bit.
ANy recommendations on a beautiful beach to get married on & relax for a few days?
Hotel recommendations for Arenal area where we can SEE lava from the hotel?
Transportation recommendations for how to get from airport to beach to Arenal? My fiance is afraid to drive a rental in CR due to the horror stories we have heard about bad roads flat tires and washed out roads in rainy season! Plus we do not speak SPanish, and are concerned with getting lost....
ANy recommendations on a beautiful beach to get married on & relax for a few days?
Hotel recommendations for Arenal area where we can SEE lava from the hotel?
Transportation recommendations for how to get from airport to beach to Arenal? My fiance is afraid to drive a rental in CR due to the horror stories we have heard about bad roads flat tires and washed out roads in rainy season! Plus we do not speak SPanish, and are concerned with getting lost....
Carribean beaches
Posted by
Dixon 1027 days ago
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A few suggestions for lodging - Pachamama in Punta Uva and Banana Azul in Puerto Viejo. Both in similar, moderate, price range.
You would probably want to plan more than a night or two in Arenal. It's quite a drive...I'm not sure how long the trip would be, but I think it would take over 5 hours to get there from the Puerto Viejo area.
Maybe consider spending 5 nights on the Caribbean side, then 3 in Arenal. There is a rafting trip offered through Exploradores Outdoors that will provide you transportation to/from Puerto Viejo and Arenal before and after your rafting trip. So, you could start the trip on the coast, then they would pick you up at your hotel, go rafting, then drop you off in Arenal. It's $99 per person, including the transportation. Just a thought.
You would probably want to plan more than a night or two in Arenal. It's quite a drive...I'm not sure how long the trip would be, but I think it would take over 5 hours to get there from the Puerto Viejo area.
Maybe consider spending 5 nights on the Caribbean side, then 3 in Arenal. There is a rafting trip offered through Exploradores Outdoors that will provide you transportation to/from Puerto Viejo and Arenal before and after your rafting trip. So, you could start the trip on the coast, then they would pick you up at your hotel, go rafting, then drop you off in Arenal. It's $99 per person, including the transportation. Just a thought.
Trip from Arenal to Playa Chuita
Posted by
Carlos 1027 days ago
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Try to fit in Arenal-so much to see and do there. We drove from Playa Cocles area-little south of PV-so can do the drive. Drive took around 5-6 hrs. but stopped for gas in Limon and picture taking. Roads not bad so if no construction delays and not a lot of stopping along the way, it's perfectly doable and you will see beautiful scenery and nice, little towns and can do in less time than we took.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Travel Information and Travel Guide -...
Posted by
uluckidog 1027 days ago
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (not to be confused with Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí in the northern lowlands) is a decidedly Caribbean concoction of perfect beaches, spectacular surfing and laid-back attitude, spiced up with the most happening music, nightlife and restaurant scene on the coast. It’s touristy – and more and more expats are moving here every year. But if you can let go of getting in touch with ‘the real Costa Rica’ for a moment, you’ll have a blast.
As throughout the southern Caribbean coast, the Afro-Caribbean presence is strong here: locals sometimes refer to the town by its patois name ‘Walaba,’ and coconut-scented odors and reggae music emanate from the doorways. With the influx of foreigners, however, you might hear German or French on the streets sooner than patois. Puerto Viejo’s kitchens are now turning out fantastic fusion cuisine, incorporating influences
As throughout the southern Caribbean coast, the Afro-Caribbean presence is strong here: locals sometimes refer to the town by its patois name ‘Walaba,’ and coconut-scented odors and reggae music emanate from the doorways. With the influx of foreigners, however, you might hear German or French on the streets sooner than patois. Puerto Viejo’s kitchens are now turning out fantastic fusion cuisine, incorporating influences
Swinging in the rain Cahuita Province of Limon Costa Rica
Posted by
Keyon 1027 days ago
(http://www.travelpod.com)
Cahuita is a one road village south of Puerto Limon on the Caribbean coast. A town past built from afro-caribbean settlers arriving from Jamaica, the people hold strong to their roots through Jah, Rastafarianism and of course the obligatory herb of choice!
I was hoping for another Montezuma, a chilled out happy town that I could feel safe in even when walking alone after sun down. Cahuita had the same easy laid back attitude but with an air of menace lying just below the surface. Too much rum & Imperial written into the faces of men taking their post dinner positions under the bus stop. The local dealer like a drowsy wasp in the height of the British summer (ahh the irony, summer and Britain in the same analogy!), ready to plant his sting on a low life backpacker.
However the above could well be blamed on the backpacking traveller hoping to obtain cheap drugs and
I was hoping for another Montezuma, a chilled out happy town that I could feel safe in even when walking alone after sun down. Cahuita had the same easy laid back attitude but with an air of menace lying just below the surface. Too much rum & Imperial written into the faces of men taking their post dinner positions under the bus stop. The local dealer like a drowsy wasp in the height of the British summer (ahh the irony, summer and Britain in the same analogy!), ready to plant his sting on a low life backpacker.
However the above could well be blamed on the backpacking traveller hoping to obtain cheap drugs and
Getting around Caribbean side
Posted by
Dixon 1027 days ago
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Punta Uva past Puerto Viejo on the road to Manzanillo is a spectacularly beautiful beach. Cauhita is pretty small. You can walk to most places. However to see Monkeys and sloths in the park, you need to walk a couple kilometers along beach trail. Easy trail, and very beautiful. A must do!
You could also do public bus to Puerto Viejo beaches and take bus to Sloth Sanctuary. Your kids will love it!
Ask your host about bike rentals with kids seats. There must be someone in town. Also use taxi. They are usually not too expensive.
You could also do public bus to Puerto Viejo beaches and take bus to Sloth Sanctuary. Your kids will love it!
Ask your host about bike rentals with kids seats. There must be someone in town. Also use taxi. They are usually not too expensive.
Costa Rica Travel Guide Spotlight on Costa Ricas Southern Coast
Posted by
Keyon 1027 days ago
(http://latinamericaforless.com)
Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast was one of the last regions to become connected to the rest of the country. It was only in 1987 that the first paved road linked the regional capital of Limon to San Jose meaning that for most of the country’s history, the Afro-Caribbean east coast communities developed in almost complete isolation from the rest of Hispanic Costa Rica.
Sea bird near Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica. Photograph: Matthew Barker 2008
Talking with Mrs. Rose, the elderly owner of a small guesthouse in the sleepy coastal town of Cahuita, the Costa Rica of her childhood sounded a universe apart from the country I was traveling through.
Sea bird near Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica. Photograph: Matthew Barker 2008
Talking with Mrs. Rose, the elderly owner of a small guesthouse in the sleepy coastal town of Cahuita, the Costa Rica of her childhood sounded a universe apart from the country I was traveling through.
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