Once upon a time… long before pillow menus and linens with thread counts were of any importance to me, I lived here… the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. 6 glorious months without a care in the world in a place trapped in time. I was here 12 years ago, before the digital camera age so I don’t have many of my own photos to share. Recently, I found a wonderful company and creators of a DVD of images from the coast… each one straight from my own memories. Enjoy these images below and check out Pura Vida DVD for more! The End! All photos from Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. (16 Photos)...
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Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast
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uluckidog 1052 days ago
(http://caribbeantravelnews.blogspot.com)
About the food here Puerto Viejo Costa Rica
Posted by
Aleale 1053 days ago
(http://www.travelpod.com)
The food here is so fresh and flavorful...I haven't had a meal, smoothie or other drink that I haven't liked! The breakfasts here are very good - nothing like fresh eggs and fruit from this verdant place. Gallo Pinto is what they call a typical Costa Rican breakfast - eggs, rice and beans, fresh fruit. There are variations at different restaurants and "Soda's" - a Soda is a small outdoor local eating place with a simple menu.
And the coffee.....they say here that Juan Valdez of Columbia drinks Costa Rican coffee! I have had a Mojito - the best ever, and a Pina Colada that was superb. Okay well maybe two. Most of the time, I receive the plate of food and forget to photograph the delectable delights. But fortunately, I remembered to get the camera out a few times. (photos)
And the coffee.....they say here that Juan Valdez of Columbia drinks Costa Rican coffee! I have had a Mojito - the best ever, and a Pina Colada that was superb. Okay well maybe two. Most of the time, I receive the plate of food and forget to photograph the delectable delights. But fortunately, I remembered to get the camera out a few times. (photos)
Costa Rica Surf Safety Tips
Posted by
uluckidog 1054 days ago
(http://journals.worldnomads.com)
Few places in the world can offer travelers volcanoes towering up to 12,530 feet and a seemingly endless 700 miles of coastline on the Pacific and Caribbean like Costa Rica can. Though Costa Rica is known for many of its great tourism specialties there is one that should never be overlooked: surfing.
There are also cool surf towns popping up in Jaco, Tamarindo and Puerto Viejo. The best waves occur in the rainy season (Northern Hemisphere 'summer') on the pacific side, and in the hot dry season ('winter') on the Caribbean – so you’ll always be able to find a good break.
Why is Costa Rica called 'The Hawaii of the Central America"? Costa Rica's appeal is easy to understand: Consistent surf year-round, Warm water, Easy access to thousands of breaks, Surf conditions from mild to mind-blowing, Surf camps and international tournaments, Affordable prices...
There are also cool surf towns popping up in Jaco, Tamarindo and Puerto Viejo. The best waves occur in the rainy season (Northern Hemisphere 'summer') on the pacific side, and in the hot dry season ('winter') on the Caribbean – so you’ll always be able to find a good break.
Why is Costa Rica called 'The Hawaii of the Central America"? Costa Rica's appeal is easy to understand: Consistent surf year-round, Warm water, Easy access to thousands of breaks, Surf conditions from mild to mind-blowing, Surf camps and international tournaments, Affordable prices...
Beach Time Puerto Viejo Province of Limon Costa Rica
Posted by
Souley 1055 days ago
(http://www.travelpod.com)
It was wonderful to sleep in a clean, air conditioned room last night. And it was even better to have a nice, hot shower this morning! After a quick breakfast at the hotel, I headed to the beach. I walked along the beach and had fun taking pictures. I also sat on the beach and read on my Kindle. It was so nice and relaxing! The weather was a little cloudy but, later in the morning, the sun was shining enough to give me a bit of ...
A day in Puerto Viejo Caribbean Costa Rica at its best
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Aleale 1056 days ago
(http://www.chrisosborne.name)
Puerto Viejo is actually the home of the an awesome surf break called Salsa Bravo (Wild Sause). We went for a sunset swim in playa cochles, a few km hike away to get all the jungle dirt off of us and then stayed damp the rest of the ...The next day I actually got some internet and tried to resolve my illstreet issues for an hour and then got lunch at a Caribbean food restaurant. We went to the internet café in town after lunch to finish up illstreet stuff and the internet was AWFUL. I spent about 3 hours there!
For the rest of the day we just walked around hiking in the jungle and on the beach. Puerto Viejo is actually the home of the an awesome surf break called Salsa Bravo (Wild Sause). We went for a sunset swim in playa cochles, a few km hike away to get all the jungle dirt off of us and then stayed damp the rest of the night because the humidity is so high.
On the wal
For the rest of the day we just walked around hiking in the jungle and on the beach. Puerto Viejo is actually the home of the an awesome surf break called Salsa Bravo (Wild Sause). We went for a sunset swim in playa cochles, a few km hike away to get all the jungle dirt off of us and then stayed damp the rest of the night because the humidity is so high.
On the wal
Costa Rica Backyard Experience
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uluckidog 1056 days ago
(http://www.travelblog.org)
Photos: Central America Caribbean Costa Rica Limón Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Rockin J's
Costa Rica Puerto Viejo A Favorite Among Travelers
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uluckidog 1056 days ago
(http://www.costarica.com)
Clear water, coconut palms, great surf and a laidback Caribbean atmosphere make Puerto Viejo a favorite among travelers. Located on the Caribbean Coast, about an hour south of Limon, Puerto Viejo is the center of activity between the smaller villages of Cahuita and Manzanillo. The relaxed, seaside town is framed by jungle, turquoise seas, banana plantations and scenic rivers.
Formerly a small fishing village, Puerto Viejo has grown rapidly in recent years. Avid surfers, drawn to the famous Salsa Brava waves, have made Puerto Viejo a hotspot on the surfing circuit. The center of town now boasts many souvenir and surf shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and tour companies. True to its beach location and Caribbean ambiance, bikes and pedestrians dominate road traffic along the coastal roads.
Formerly a small fishing village, Puerto Viejo has grown rapidly in recent years. Avid surfers, drawn to the famous Salsa Brava waves, have made Puerto Viejo a hotspot on the surfing circuit. The center of town now boasts many souvenir and surf shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and tour companies. True to its beach location and Caribbean ambiance, bikes and pedestrians dominate road traffic along the coastal roads.
Making Costa Rica Your Second Home Investment One Should Consider
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Dangelo 1057 days ago
(http://projectstocks.com)
...when investing in Costa Rica. Voted the top most adventure spots in world, Costa Rica gives more stunning beaches, pacific Caribbean, stunning...With many ocean front real estate properties in United States expensive, more US people are turning their move on the overseas and having many properties around 70% cheaper than United States and better capital growth there. Not only this, however making Costa Rica your second home is 3 hours from United State and gives fantastic way of living.
Suspected Rapist Still Walking streets of Puerto Viejo
Posted by
Aleale 1059 days ago
(http://www.top10costarica.com)
The serial rapist who judicial officials believe has preyed on at least seven women including a 16-year old girl is still walking the streets in Puerto Viejo, they said.Since 2003, eight women have reported rapes or attempted rapes in the Puerto Viejo area, said Bermúdez. Three of the reported rapes were this year, said the Limón judicial director.
Agents believe they know who the rapist is, said a judicial official Wednesday. But the one case that may have enough evidence for a conviction, hasn’t even gotten the suspect in preventative detention. Instead the suspect must simply sign in to the prosecutor every 15 days, said a court spokeswoman.
Agents believe they know who the rapist is, said a judicial official Wednesday. But the one case that may have enough evidence for a conviction, hasn’t even gotten the suspect in preventative detention. Instead the suspect must simply sign in to the prosecutor every 15 days, said a court spokeswoman.
Adventurous Escapes Exploring Costa Rica on Horseback
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Souley 1059 days ago
(http://jauntsetter.com)
In February 2006, my husband and I set out on our first horseback riding vacation in Costa Rica. While most people visit the Pacific side of the country, our merry little group traveled from the capital to the rain forest and then down to a small town on the Caribbean side of the country called Puerto Viejo. We spent two-night in Puerto Viejo, one on either end of our excursion into the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge.
On both nights we were free to select our own restaurant for dinner. Based on a glowed review in our Fodor’s guide, we discovered La Pecora Nera, an Italian restaurant that rivals best in the United States and many in Italy.
It was hard to imagine the food would be amazing when the van dropped us off at the end of dirt path. But sure enough once we turned stumbled down the dark road, we found a beautiful and very busy open-air restauran
On both nights we were free to select our own restaurant for dinner. Based on a glowed review in our Fodor’s guide, we discovered La Pecora Nera, an Italian restaurant that rivals best in the United States and many in Italy.
It was hard to imagine the food would be amazing when the van dropped us off at the end of dirt path. But sure enough once we turned stumbled down the dark road, we found a beautiful and very busy open-air restauran
We left consumerism in the dust to explore the real Costa Rica
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Souley 1059 days ago
(http://www.winnipegfreepress.com)
It was that tone that advised us to hitchhike down CR's eastern coast towards Puerto Viejo...When you cross the border from Nicaragua to Costa Rica, you can pay a seven-year-old the equivalent of 50 cents to go get your passport stamped. The boy makes a small commission and you never come in contact with an agent of any sort.
It's just the way it is.
So we're in CR with absolutely no idea of how to get to our desired destination. We'd cabbed to the border deciding just to wing it -- a decision that sometimes works, but other times leaves you amply sampling the national beer in a border cafe, after being told that the last bus to Tamarindo left four hours ago.
But, imagine yourself in this border cafe, amidst coconut-cracker wrappers and hombres con bigotes, suddenly overhearing the words "Guaranteed the Rays will dominate the Sox in the ALCS," coming from
It's just the way it is.
So we're in CR with absolutely no idea of how to get to our desired destination. We'd cabbed to the border deciding just to wing it -- a decision that sometimes works, but other times leaves you amply sampling the national beer in a border cafe, after being told that the last bus to Tamarindo left four hours ago.
But, imagine yourself in this border cafe, amidst coconut-cracker wrappers and hombres con bigotes, suddenly overhearing the words "Guaranteed the Rays will dominate the Sox in the ALCS," coming from
Spotlight on Costa Ricas Southern Caribbean Coast
Posted by
Dangelo 1059 days ago
(http://ezinearticles.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. Despite recent investments in roads and transport services, Costa Rica's Caribbean coast still feels separate and distant, almost like having two countries rolled into one.But there's a lot more to Puerto Viejo than music, partying and surfing. A slight detour to Punto Uva brought me out onto an almost deserted beach where white sands met turquoise blue water: a beach scene that was almost too cliched to believe.
Pura Vida with a price tag Cahuita Costa Rica
Posted by
Keyon 1059 days ago
(http://www.travelpod.com)
Yesterday we left San Jose for Cahuita, on the Caribbean coast, known for its hippy laid back vibe and afro Caribbean community, possible due to the fact that all the locals are immigrants from the Caribbean, Jamaica mainly. It had been advertised as not for everyone and certainly not paradise, and not on the 'Gringo Trail' so I thought I would love it. Unfortunately Cahuita is also on the 'Stuck-up Wanker Backpacker Trail'© (yes, I have coined and copy written that phrase) and I really don't like it at all. I've been to some amazing places where both the locals and tourists are so friendly and easy going (Koh Lanta) and I've been to some places where everyone (especially 'lifers'... Those that have been around for at least a month and view the place as their own backyard, getting extremely pissed off that you are in their line of sight and possibly breathing the same air as them... oft
Costa Rican Adventures in Puerto Viejo
Posted by
Aleale 1060 days ago
(http://haileylyn09.blogspot.com)
This week a few of us skipped a day and a half of school and took a little trip down to Puerto Viejo! It was so much fun! It was a little mini vacation away from the vacation that we are already on. It was nice to get away from school for a day. I've decided that too much spanish can make a person go crazy. We took the bus down to Puerto Viejo on Tuesday after class and came back on Thursday morning. It was a nice long 4 hour bus ride... but definitely worth it.
The beaches of the Caribbean Sea are so beautiful and the water is so clear! ...
The beaches of the Caribbean Sea are so beautiful and the water is so clear! ...
Costa Rica Rain Season Information
Posted by
Dangelo 1060 days ago
(http://thejimgaudet.com)
On the Caribbean coast, especially south of Limón, you can count on rain year-round, although this area gets less rain in September and October than the rest of the country. I love the Rain
Seriously, there isn’t anything more relaxing then listening to the rain. In my post “Why Costa Rica” I spoke about how the weather here is 75 degrees every month on average. There is also two seasons, “dry season” and “green season“. Where I live, close to Heredia, the weather is pretty nice and 75 is about right. By the beaches it can get really hot and that is why I like it here better.
During the rain season, or green season, you can expect to have a beautiful sunny morning until around noon time and then the clouds roll in and there are few storms. At about 8 or 9pm the rain is gone and we start all over ...
Seriously, there isn’t anything more relaxing then listening to the rain. In my post “Why Costa Rica” I spoke about how the weather here is 75 degrees every month on average. There is also two seasons, “dry season” and “green season“. Where I live, close to Heredia, the weather is pretty nice and 75 is about right. By the beaches it can get really hot and that is why I like it here better.
During the rain season, or green season, you can expect to have a beautiful sunny morning until around noon time and then the clouds roll in and there are few storms. At about 8 or 9pm the rain is gone and we start all over ...
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