Elena and I are in Puerto Viejo. The town is beautiful. It’s much more laidback and relaxed than any of the places we’ve been spending time in. Well, actually, the farm was pretty laidback and relaxed. But Puerto Viejo is more laidback and relaxed in a different way. In a beach way.
How we got here:
In case we failed to mention, the hostel we were sitting is kind of on a hill. Rather, it’s at the base of the tallest mountain in Costa Rica, Chirripo. It’s also in the middle of the country. No, Costa Rica isn’t a huge country, but it takes some time to navigate due to it’s drastic topography and primative roadways. Because of this, we left the hostel early in the morning to hike down to the bus stop. This small jaunt took 20 minutes with everything we own on our backs, down steep, rocky road. Then we hopped on the bus.
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In The Beautiful Town of Puerto Viejo
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Costa Rica Puerto Viejo
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Love the seashell and driftwood windchimes! Puerto Viejo has some nice beaches, this one wasn't one. I was at Waimea Bay today, where the water..Everyone takes the bus pretty much everywhere in Costa Rica, and we arrived too late to catch one from San Jose to Puerto Viejo, so we woke up and caught the 6 am bus. This is a shot of the Costa Rican rain forest in the morning.
And finally, we arrived! The first person we encountered was this girl who worked at a tourist info booth. The guy with her is a local, Dexter. The Eastern coast has a really really Caribbean influence ... lots of Caribbean folks, food, and music. Jahhh...
And finally, we arrived! The first person we encountered was this girl who worked at a tourist info booth. The guy with her is a local, Dexter. The Eastern coast has a really really Caribbean influence ... lots of Caribbean folks, food, and music. Jahhh...
Good Cheap Authenic Food Puerto Viejo
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uluckidog 906 days ago
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Just got in Puerto Viejo today...not too relaxing yet (place we´re staying at put us near restuarent when specifically asked for quiet place :( and some kind of surf competition on the beach out front with speakers blasting...and very important - we don´t know where to go for some good cheap authentic food! So far we´ve spent waaaayyy too much ($34 for lunch and $40 for dinner!!)
We (and that´s me 26yo female with her 28yo bf) are having bad food luck. Please help with any suggestions!
We (and that´s me 26yo female with her 28yo bf) are having bad food luck. Please help with any suggestions!
Single Woman in Puerto Viejo
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uluckidog 912 days ago
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I am in the midst of planning a trip to Puerto Viejo for the week of Thanksgiving. The person that was going with me cannot go. I still want to go. Is it a safe place for a single woman to be? Also, can anyone recommend a hotel-the closer to beach the better.
I Left My Crackpipe in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica
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And I did. The next morning, after a thrilling single night’s stopover at Costa Rica Backpackers, a hostel well fortified as a crack and hooker-proof enclave downtown, I took an eight dollar bus to Puerto Viejo, the main tourist town on the Caribbean coast. The trip took about four hours and included a hurried piss stop in Limon, a city gringos such as myself mostly just piss in and head, pun half intended, on out of. We also stopped briefly in Cahuita, a serene town that my ex-boyfriend said would be perfect for me and therefor had been excluded from my travel plans.
And Puerto Viejo seemed as decent a place as any…stepping off the bus I was actually delighted by the bustling village, which is inhabited by a bizarre admixture of European and North American Land of Manana (sorry, no enyay accent) expats, black Caribbeans who speak a brand of pidgen English, your standard Ti
And Puerto Viejo seemed as decent a place as any…stepping off the bus I was actually delighted by the bustling village, which is inhabited by a bizarre admixture of European and North American Land of Manana (sorry, no enyay accent) expats, black Caribbeans who speak a brand of pidgen English, your standard Ti
My Favorite Places Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge Puerto Viejo
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This trip was very last-minute for us. A friend had this trip planned and when her travel buddy backed out at the last-minute she sent us an invite. How could we say, no? Plus, I never do things last-minute so when I do, I feel proud of myself. So off we went, Carla, Reese, Doug and I to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica to a small town called, Puerto Viejo near the Panama border. The town was quite unique, attracting residents from all over Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. The accommodations were simple and clean. The highlight being the hammocks on the deck and the host dogs, Ozzie and Elvis. The low-light being, no hot water, zip zilch zero.
Manuel Antonio vs Puerto Viejo
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It is a bit of apples to oranges as they are definitely different places. Puerto Viejo is less developed and would would be ideal for more adventurous type travelers who are looking to really experience tropical jungle/beach type of environment.
Accommodation on Caribbean side tends to be a bit more rustic and less North Americanized, For some that is great... But for others, that is a total drawback.As for cultures, the Caribbean has quite a bit more diversity in types of people that live there then Manuel Antonio.
As far as beaches go... Caribbean is basically one long beach which stretches from Panama to Nicaragua. The beaches south of Puerto Viejo tend to be most popular with their whiter sand colour.
If you looking for a total "sun vacation", Puerto Viejo or Caribbean side would not be for you. Then again, you might rethink Costa Rica as your choice
Accommodation on Caribbean side tends to be a bit more rustic and less North Americanized, For some that is great... But for others, that is a total drawback.As for cultures, the Caribbean has quite a bit more diversity in types of people that live there then Manuel Antonio.
As far as beaches go... Caribbean is basically one long beach which stretches from Panama to Nicaragua. The beaches south of Puerto Viejo tend to be most popular with their whiter sand colour.
If you looking for a total "sun vacation", Puerto Viejo or Caribbean side would not be for you. Then again, you might rethink Costa Rica as your choice
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Travel Information and Travel Guide -...
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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
Top Ten Cheap Beach Vacations
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Experienced world travelers will no doubt point out that I didn't pick the cheapest of the cheap beach locales for this compilation of top budget beach vacations. After all, why not include Goa, India; Mombasa, Kenya; Lombok, Indonesia; Koh Phi Phi, Thailand; or Nha Trang, Vietnam? I agree, you can usually find a hut on the beach at those destinations for less than ten bucks a day; however, take into account the cost of a long flight and the luxury of time that most travelers don't have and it turns into a much pricier endeavor. So, for practical purposes, I've limited my choices to the best budget beach vacations in North and Central America, with a special shout out to Brazil. Now you have no excuse not to lather on the lotion and throw down your beach towel.
6. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Let the affluent spend gobs of money on the Pacific coast at familiar resorts like the Marriott
6. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Let the affluent spend gobs of money on the Pacific coast at familiar resorts like the Marriott
Planning a mid February vacation for CR Caribbean coast
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It is hard for me to deal without a/c...but in Puerto Viejo area...if the rooms offer a good fan it...We are planning a two week stay in Costa Rica for 2010. Places we will be visiting include Monteverde, Arenal, and the Osa. Three nights of this trip are planned for the Caribbean coast. My ideal beach stay would be on a secluded beach in a cabin or bungalow type lodging, clear blue water, gentle surf, beautiful landscape, amazing ocean views and friendly hosts. An example of the "feel" I want the lodging to offer would be something similar to Banana Azul. I haven't located many reviews covering the month of February so I would appreciate any help you can offer to determine if we Texans would be comfortable or absolutely miserable without air conditioning. I am mostly concerned about the evenings for sleeping. I hate to risk the experience of an unforgetable location for a/c and then de
Beautiful Mosaic of God Here in Caribbean Costa Rica
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As I sit here at a hostel in Puerto Viejo reminiscing about last week’s mission trips, I find myself once again amazed at God’s beautiful mosaic that He is creating out here in Costa Rica. This mosaic, which is composed of the hearts of the Costa Rican people, us summer staff, the various teams from throughout the U.S. and also those who have been praying for us back home, may be in its beginning stages however it is showing itself to be a breathtaking view.
Cahuita
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Starting my trip to Panama, I found myself lost. It's actually a funny story. The plan was supposed to be: head to a town by the name of Puerto Viejo at 6 in the morning Saturday the 27th. Easy enough right? No. The interesting thing about the Costa Rican bus system is that yes, it will take you to where you need to go, however, you never actually know when you get there. So long story short, I found myself in a small town by the name of Cahuita.
Moving on from Cahuita wasn't so tough, because I had been wanting to go to Panama for quite some time. So we jumped on a bus an headed down to Sixuola.
Moving on from Cahuita wasn't so tough, because I had been wanting to go to Panama for quite some time. So we jumped on a bus an headed down to Sixuola.
Elopement style ceremony in Puerto Viejo (Puerto Viejo)
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We are eloping shortly after you guys on August 6 in Playa Langosta. We are using Fernando from Lifetime Digital Imaging as our photographer and so far so good. He has been really great and helpful, for about $2000 we are going to have drift wood with flower arrangements, a photographer, the lawyer (to marry us & do paper work) and and flowers!!! I thought that was a bargain!
By budget, we meant something under a grand. We just want an officiant and that's it.
My bad, I would possibly check with the hotel, alot of times they offer deals. Usually if you just need the officiant and legal stuff taken care of then it is about $700. I am not really sure about where you are staying but I have noticed alot of the hotels on beach offer some sort of deal where they can contact the officiant.
By budget, we meant something under a grand. We just want an officiant and that's it.
My bad, I would possibly check with the hotel, alot of times they offer deals. Usually if you just need the officiant and legal stuff taken care of then it is about $700. I am not really sure about where you are staying but I have noticed alot of the hotels on beach offer some sort of deal where they can contact the officiant.
El NIdo Resort (Puerto Viejo)
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has anyone been there or stayed? Any opinions would be great!
It is in Playa Chiquita, brand new and looks nice, that's all I know.
It is in Playa Chiquita, brand new and looks nice, that's all I know.
Vacation Rental Luna Magica costa rica Puerto Viejo a House rental
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wake in the morning to the sound of a thousand birds calling you from the garden to watch as the sun rises from the blue-green depths before you, or to come share a ripe banana, papaya or passion fruit from the garden around you.
The first decision of the day is whether to go for a run on an endless and secluded beach, go for a swim, get out your surfboard, or do some yoga on the terrace.
? From your terrace your eyes will be massaged by shades of green and splashed by the natural gaudiness of flowers never allowed by the generous tropics to stop blooming. You can make your coffee without losing sight of the hummingbirds thrusting into the nectar-filled centers of the hibiscus blossoms.
If you need to rest some more, the hammock is just a few steps from the breakfast table.
Living here, you not only observe nature, but are part of it and c
The first decision of the day is whether to go for a run on an endless and secluded beach, go for a swim, get out your surfboard, or do some yoga on the terrace.
? From your terrace your eyes will be massaged by shades of green and splashed by the natural gaudiness of flowers never allowed by the generous tropics to stop blooming. You can make your coffee without losing sight of the hummingbirds thrusting into the nectar-filled centers of the hibiscus blossoms.
If you need to rest some more, the hammock is just a few steps from the breakfast table.
Living here, you not only observe nature, but are part of it and c
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