After getting off the boat from Tortuguero we jumped in Wesley and made our way over to the East coast and South to Puerto Viejo. We pulled into Puerto Viejo pretty late at night and found a great little place to camp on the beach next to a hostel. That night we went out for pizza and some amazing fruit shakes before tucking in for the night.
The next day we got up early and did a little shopping in town. We had a few presents to pick up and had a nice time exploring the roadside stands. After Devin did a little work we headed to the beach for some swimming and sun. The beach was beautiful with clear water and many palm trees dotting the beach. Following the bright sunshine we took a little walk down the beach to Rocking J's. Rocking J’s is an intriguing hostel that has mosaics everywhere and was definitely designed with an artist eye. Devin and I taught Bev Mexican
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Puerto Viejo Camping on the beach
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Aleale 369 days ago
(http://www.travelpod.com)
AC is not overrated
Posted by
Aleale 369 days ago
(http://www.travelpod.com)
So we stayed two nights in the tree house ... amazing! We cooked our meals, played epic frisbee on our private beach, napped in the hammocks etc ... BUT, after the 2nd night in the mosquito netting and the VERY REAL sounds of the jungle srrounding us, we wondered what it might be like to stay at the 5 star resort we'd passed up the street (pretty sure the only one on this coast). So we headed to the internet cafe, snagged a decent rate on Expedia, packed up and headed to Le Cameleon .... all I can say is "WOW". From the cool drinks they handed us at check in, to the amazing rooms (all white, but they change the color scheme everyday ... when we checked in our room was black and red, today it's yellow and green ... they even change the pictures on the wall! And the lights in the room fade in and out, every color of the rainbow. We feel very comfortable here!
Puerto Viejo and around (photos)
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Aleale 388 days ago
(http://brendaandchris.traveleor.com)
Hi, this is my new website. Feel free to take a look around at my photos, blog, maps and links page. Also, if you would like to leave me a message then just go to my message board.
Woven Routes in Puerto Viejo
Posted by
Aleale 399 days ago
(http://wovenroutes.blogspot.com)
Last Saturday we went to Rolf & Juana's home for a visit & barbecued lomita. Before sunset I took a photo of the chestnut-headed oropendula nests in a laurel tree in their back yard. The larger Montezuma oropendula lives here as well. You can see bananas & other fruit trees growing on the hillside. We had great food and great a time.
We've been chilling here in P.V. Eventually we'll catch a bus up to Cahuita or down to Manzanillo for the day. A new feature for us here is ...
We've been chilling here in P.V. Eventually we'll catch a bus up to Cahuita or down to Manzanillo for the day. A new feature for us here is ...
New Costa Rican Immigration Law
Posted by
Aleale 399 days ago
(http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com)
The law is of great interest to the many ex-pats from North America and Europe who make their homes in the Puerto Viejo area as well as to the even greater number of Central American migrants from Nicaragua and other places. ...
Costa Rican Caribbean Paradise
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Aleale 404 days ago
(http://www.lowfares.com)
Costa Rica is one of Central America’s most popular tourist destinations. However, a vast majority of the country’s tourism buzz comes from its West Coast. Resorts dot the Pacific coastline of this long, thin country. People could be forgiven for thinking that Costa Rica doesn’t even have a Caribbean coast.
One of these alternatives to the West Coast is Puerto Viejo, a laid-back (some might label it charming) village with all the trappings of a great resort area: a picturesque collection of beaches lined with lush rainforest, airy restaurants and bars, and - best of all – reasonable prices on hotels.
In addition to beaches, Puerto Viejo also has adopted some...
One of these alternatives to the West Coast is Puerto Viejo, a laid-back (some might label it charming) village with all the trappings of a great resort area: a picturesque collection of beaches lined with lush rainforest, airy restaurants and bars, and - best of all – reasonable prices on hotels.
In addition to beaches, Puerto Viejo also has adopted some...
The station in Puerto Viejo, located beachfront, has already had a septic tank donated by the local tourism association CATCAS and local business owners doing construction in the area have stepped in and donated work to get the septic ...
Selling Marijuana Along Side Bracelets TShirts and Souvenirs
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Aleale 407 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)
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Aleale 407 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 407 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 ...
Puerto Viejo (I Am My Filofax)
Posted by
Aleale 407 days ago
(http://iammyfilofax.blogspot.com)
We arrived at Puerto Viejo yesterday afternoon after an extended bus ride - I love the feeling of this place - it´s a bit touristy, but really beachy and rasta , chill chill. We went for Mexican last night and all took surfing lessons early this morning - by 11am, most of us were catching waves and standing on the boards. We were going to rent bikes and explore for waterfalls but, to our dismay, were met with torrential rain this afternoon, so most of us spent our afternoons either sleeping or reading in hammocks, which really, I cannot complain about....
Trade a little luxury for adventure and low prices in Puerto Viejo
Posted by
Aleale 407 days ago
(http://www.costaricaviews.com)
Rain-forest zip-lining. White-water rafting. Sea kayaking. Surfing, hiking, snorkeling.
The lengthy list of outdoor activities posted at Banana Azul, a beachside lodge just outside this Caribbean coastal town, would please even the most jaded adventure traveler.
But Melani Gordon, 31, an Internet marketing entrepreneur from San Diego, is ready for a break.
“It’s hammock time,” she says, grabbing paperbacks and heading toward the palm trees beside a nearly deserted Playa Negra.
Indeed, chilling out — albeit amid crashing surf and seaside jungles rife with noisy howler monkeys — remains the primary draw for visitors to the reggae-infused towns that line Costa Rica’s southeastern shore.
The lengthy list of outdoor activities posted at Banana Azul, a beachside lodge just outside this Caribbean coastal town, would please even the most jaded adventure traveler.
But Melani Gordon, 31, an Internet marketing entrepreneur from San Diego, is ready for a break.
“It’s hammock time,” she says, grabbing paperbacks and heading toward the palm trees beside a nearly deserted Playa Negra.
Indeed, chilling out — albeit amid crashing surf and seaside jungles rife with noisy howler monkeys — remains the primary draw for visitors to the reggae-infused towns that line Costa Rica’s southeastern shore.
Before We Grow Up Puerto Viejo a Volcano and Da Beach
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Aleale 412 days ago
(http://www.beforewegrowup.com)
Rob and I had a break from teaching last week when Dave and Becka came to visit. We decided to go to the Caribbean coast since we’d only ever been to the Pacific, so we chose Puerto Viejo. It was a good choice. The only part of the Puerto Viejo trip I would change is our decision to stay at Rocking J’s hostel. It wasn’t the worst hostel I’ve ever stayed in, but it was close.
How about some good? …Cocles beach near Puerto Viejo is one of the nicest beaches I’ve been to in Costa Rica. The sand is white, the water is blue, the sky is clear, and the waves are tall. What more could anyone ask for? We spent most of our days at Cocles - in between rounds of eating, of course.
After a few days in PV, Dave, Becka, Rob and I moved on to Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna (the town right outside it). It took about 4 hours in a minivan to get us there from PV, but it was worth it. Th
How about some good? …Cocles beach near Puerto Viejo is one of the nicest beaches I’ve been to in Costa Rica. The sand is white, the water is blue, the sky is clear, and the waves are tall. What more could anyone ask for? We spent most of our days at Cocles - in between rounds of eating, of course.
After a few days in PV, Dave, Becka, Rob and I moved on to Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna (the town right outside it). It took about 4 hours in a minivan to get us there from PV, but it was worth it. Th
Puerto Viejo named to list of Top 10 Cheap Beach Vacations
Posted by
Aleale 412 days ago
(http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com)
The website Away.com has named their list of their top 10 cheap beach vacations and Puerto Viejo has landed right in the middle of the list! Their list is:
1. Cannon Beach, Oregon
2. Tulum, Mexico
3. Placencia, Belize
4. Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
5. Negril, Jamaica
6. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
7. Cape Ann, Massachusetts
8. Huntington Beach, California
9. Outer Banks, North Carolina
10. Destin, Florida
1. Cannon Beach, Oregon
2. Tulum, Mexico
3. Placencia, Belize
4. Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
5. Negril, Jamaica
6. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
7. Cape Ann, Massachusetts
8. Huntington Beach, California
9. Outer Banks, North Carolina
10. Destin, Florida
Puerto Viejo a Multicultural Crossroad
Posted by
Aleale 415 days ago
(http://redthread.utah.edu)
We traveled to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, quite close to Panama, to the pueblo of Puerto Viejo, south of Limon. In many ways, it was hard to tell which country we were in. There is a mix of indigenous, Afro-Caribbean, and Costa Rican cultures and populations, with people speaking Spanish, Creole, English, and various mixes. Stores accept dollars and colones with equal ease. The food was different, a bit more spice and kick to it, which was welcomed by all. We stayed in tropical bungalows in the midst of the wettest forest I’ve ever visited; I can’t imagine that anything or anyone is ever completely dry here. The rains were truly torrential, lasting 12-15 hours, drumming our rooftops all night, and we awoke to five inches or so of water covering the forest floor. When the rains let up, the sun came out, and we experienced 95 degree weather with 90% humidity, enough to make
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