Puerto Viejo Vacations, Puerto Viejo Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Puerto Viejo Vacation Guide

Puerto Viejo is a small town stretched on the Caribbean coastline of Costa Rica, close to the Panama boarder. The town is very popular by surfers and backpackers. Many hostels, restaurants, bars and tour operators can be found here. You can reach Puerto Viejo by bus from the Panama border or from San Jose, passing Puerto Limón.

Another great option is to RAFT into Puerto Viejo. You can choose an outfitter for the Pacuare River that will pick you up at your San Jose hotel, feed you breakfast, 4 hours of rafting (that includes lunch) and a transfer to your caribbean destination. Lots of companies offer these trips, just make sure the one you choose includes a pick up from your hotel AND a drop off in Puerto Viejo included in the package.

In the evening there is a handicraft market in the centre and many bars try to lure the tourists with happy hours. And forget any idea you might have had about roughing it in the food department - - Puerto Viejo offers fantastic dining at amazing prices.

The beaches are long and sandy, and the close reefs create great surfing spots. Behind the sandy beaches the rainforest started immediately. Much wildlife can be found and rainforest tours are offered by dozens of tour operators.