Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Top Things to do in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
What to do and see in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Province of Limon: The Best Free Things to do
Only real-deal surfers should brave the torrid waters of Puerta Viejo de Talamanca, known both for their beauty and for their dangerously strong riptides. Surf’s especially up at Salsa Brava and Playa Cocles. Not to fear—the rest of you water bugs can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking and diving in the calmer waters of Cahuita or Manzanillo. Rent a mountain bike to coast to Manzanillo for a full, fun experience.
Restaurants in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
1. Luluberlu Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Luluberlu is a local Art Gallery and boutique in the centre of Puerto Viejo. It is the story of Natacha, a french artist famous for her mosaics, moving to Costa Rica. It's not just a place to shop, it's a place where you can discover the world of mosaics and art. The boutique with its workshop is definitely worth a visit. In the gallery you can purchase paintings of local Caribbean artist and national artists. Luluberlu offers a wide selection of lamps from around the world but also an exclusive collection made in the Art Gallery workshop, handcrafted souvenirs, mosaics and jewellery. Besides art and souvenirs, you can find an exclusive collection of beachwear and bikinis created in the boutique and clothing of different national designers. Luluberlu is a versatile boutique where everyone can find something unique !
Reviewed By leeeeza - Nashville, United States
This is located on a very bumpy back street and sticks out of its surroundings because of the colorful front. The mosaics are amazing - both what’s for sale and also the floors. There are unique gift items at all price points. Highly recommend a visit.
2. La Feria Legendaria de Playa Chiquita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By jimmypO7437GC
This is one of the best beaches in Costa Rica, you can find your spot where can be alone and watch birds and if you are lucky sloths.
3. Playa Cocles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By HAL_lecythiscr - San Jose, Costa Rica
Pretty nice beach with a lot of palms and trees (giving nice sahed), with clear water, white sand and many fish species dweeling close to the old coral rocks.
4. Punta Uva Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 740 reviews
Reviewed By Shakirak2013
This beach was calm and beautiful with moderate waves. Even though so popular there were no crowds and we went for long long walks in the morning. There were all kinds of beautiful tress since the rain forest is there and besides palm trees there were many ancient tress, We saw a 400 year old tree in the forest nearby on a hike. There were all kinds of flowering trees and plants: Hibiscus, ginger and many trees I do not know. There were a lot of birds and the chirping was truly amazing to here in the early morning. We could identify many birds. There was a river closeby and we went kayaking in it and it was lots of fun. Would love to go back there. Very peaceful, idyllic and serene
5. Puerto Viejo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,306 reviews
This public beach is popular with surfers.
Reviewed By macmarill - Colorado Springs, United States
We were 200 meters from the playa niegra beach part of the Puerto Viejo beach and in early January they have some big waves. The sand where we were was black. The beach was clean except the part that is situated alongside the road. They need trash cans for people to leave their trash, otherwise the water is warm and clean.
6. Playa Negra
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 6coondawgs - Ogden, United States
We stayed just north of playa Negra at La Piscina Natural. The beach here is beautiful and not busy. We were the only people on the beach when we walked and had a picnic on the beach. We saw sloths along the road to playa Negra from Cahuita.
7. Salsa Brava Beach Bar
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By tgbarrenetxea - Island of Malta, Malta
Relaxed, good music and delicious food. The best food I have had in Puerto Viejo. The vegetarian dish is full of Flavour and the kids loved the Caribbean chicken and the fried calamari. Staff is helpful and nice. I highly recommend this place.
