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Puerto Viejo - another one of Costa Rica's beautiful treasure.
Along with a tica friend, I took the bus from the small station in Barrio Mexico to the Caribean town of Puerto Viejo. The bus ride was 4 1/2 hrs, with only one pit stop in Limon. No A/C. $11 one way.
This time of year was perfect as it rains hard in Puerto Viejo in the summer. It is a tropical place, hot, and humid. You will sweat alot and not for the fussy traveller.
The town is about an hour south of Limon and an hour or so north of the Panama border. Many Europeans, nature lovers and backpackers are to be found there.
The town has many grocery stores, local gift shops, a travel/tour center and was bustling with plenty of nightlife, great music, open air food vendors, and the distinct air of the Caribean. Quite a few young American and European tourists. Probably a good time for young single players. Not sure about any local short term availability. Almost like being in a smaller condensed Key West with a Jamaican feel. The beaches were clean, beautiful, with strong waves. A mile down was a beginner surfer camp.
There are alot of nice restaurants, local eateries, bars and clubs. We stopped at Nemas restaurant for a refresher and the waitress recomended Cabinas Yucca, a block down to stay, and besides the beers, easily helped us procure other supplies. The Cabinas were nice at $45 a night, ocean front, hot water, back patio, hammocks, and common kitchen. Owned by a German lady, it was clean, and comfortable, even without a/c, a few more fans would have been nice, but still ok. There are many hostels and other fine motels in the few block radius.
Sunday night, we saw the full moon/ eclipse clear as day.
A few kilometers south is Punta Uva, a gorgeous place for a romantic gettaway .
For those of us that want to explore all of Costa Rica, this is another bucket list location.
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Having too much fun. 8)
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