With few tourists, it has a very local and laid back vibe epitomized by the local cafe named The Cool and Calm Cafe. I love the white sand and swaying palm and almond trees at Playa Manzanillo. Various turtle species lay their eggs here and manatees and caimans are abundant.There is plenty of opportunity to see wildlife and hiking trails that are best explored with a guide. This private-public area protects the flora and fauna found in the biodiverse mangrove swamp.
Playa Manzanillo is located inside the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. If you are up for kayaking, paddle boarding, or snorkelling, rentals are available.
The powdery sand, stunning color of the water and palm tree forest make it the perfect Costa Rican beach. About 5 miles south of Puerto Viejo, it is not particularly well-marked, so look for the Restaurante Selvin and turn towards the beach. This small fishing village has a spectacular beach. It’s the perfect beach away from any crowds to relax, swim and soak up the relaxed lifestyle of Costa Rica. Just a little further south, about 4 miles from Puerto Viejo, is the even lovelier beach of Playa Chiquita. At just over 1 mile long, Playa Cocles has plenty of room for the surfers and those just wanting to chill. An array of colorful surfboards waiting to be rented, the crashing surf, beach volleyball, and surfers dashing into the Caribbean Sea to ride the waves. The first beach, just 2 miles south of Puerto Viejo, is Playa Cocles. This is the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, which you can enjoy to the fullest at these four beaches south of Puerto Viejo. Local fried plantain and coconut rice served on a banana leaf. Just imagine for a minute, swaying palm trees. Relax On The Caribbean Coast Beaches Of Costa Rica Take time to visit the cafes, watch the fishermen mending their nets by hand and marvel at what actually gets transported on a bicycle. Even with my beginner level Spanish, the locals were patient and friendly. Pick up a cold coconut water (pipa fria) and talk to the local artisans and farmers. It’s the perfect place to breathe a little deeper and slow down.Puerto Viejo’s residents are a mix of Afro-Caribbean, indigenous Bribri, Ticos and expats that came but couldn’t bear to leave. Puerto Viejo encapsulates the laid back “Pura Vida” vibe of Costa Rica. Main Street (Photo Credit: Mabelin Santos / ) There are plenty of hostels and bars booming with reggae and calypso music. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (simply referred to as Puerto Viejo) is known as a party town. Embrace The Pura Vida Lifestyle In Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica Read more details about visiting Tortuguero National Park in this article: 4 Beautiful National Parks in Costa Rica Not To Miss. Turtle eggs at Tortuguero National Park (Photo Credit: Jarno Gonzalez Zarraonandia / ) Join a guided tour of green sea turtles laying their eggs, take a birdwatching tour or dip your kayak paddle in the canals while silently exploring. Be swept away by the sheer natural biodiversity of this corner of the earth. As you travel through the winding canals lined with mangrove trees to get to the national park, herons, anhingas, keel-billed toucans, and howler monkeys greet you. With its maze of canals and mangrove trees, Tortuguero is one of the most biodiverse rainforests in Costa Rica. My visit to Tortuguero National Park ranks right up there as a favorite experience on Costa Rica’s coast.
Discover Incredible Biodiversity At Tortuguero National Park Here are 8 fabulous experiences to enjoy on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. I bought a second-hand bike and discovered secluded beaches, incredible wildlife, friendly locals, and even a boa constrictor on my front lawn. This is where I fell for Costa Rica, a place where the jungle meets the ocean, sloths cross the road, and the call of howler monkeys become the norm as an incredible early morning alarm. My eldest daughter was returning to volunteer at the Jaguar Rescue Centre and I decided it was the perfect place to start my retirement. It was because of the Jaguar Rescue Centre in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast that I ended up living near Playa Cocles for three months in a blue jungle house.
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