There is one grocery store, El Duende Gourmet, with specialty items like local homemade bread, quinoa, and sriracha, and there are a few restaurants and cafes.īeautiful beaches, elegant cabins, and incredible cuisine all grace the quiet jungle neighborhood of Punta Uva. Expats from all over the world carry their children and groceries down the street, sit and sip coffee in darling open air organic cafes, and swim in the natural pools created by coral reef. The moment you step foot in Playa Chiquita the community vibe becomes apparent. The beachfront bar Tasty Waves hosts a big party on Tuesday nights and some smaller events throughout the week, otherwise this neighborhood is quiet. My favorite yoga studio, Om Yoga, is in Cocles and it’s where many expat events are held. Beach Break is the most populated beach in the area and the only beach with lifeguards. The one grocery store, Pirripli, has a good wine selection, special imports, and fresh produce and there are many restaurants to choose from. These beaches are best for sunning and surfing rather than swimming as the currents are strong. Those looking for tranquility and proximity to town will love staying in Cocles. I recommend staying in town if you plan to go out at night often. Accommodations tend to be less expensive but can be noisy as Puerto Viejo hosts several parties every night of the week. A majority of the Afro Caribbean locals live in town and you’ll experience more local culture on the small streets in Puerto Viejo than in the remote beach towns. In town you will find the only banks and ATMs in the entire area as well as most of the bars and restaurants. The town of Puerto Viejo is famous (or infamous) for its seedy authenticity. I’ve never stayed here because I prefer the beaches further south, but it’s a good option if you want quiet beach time close to town. The black sand beach spans for miles and it’s easy to find spots all to yourself, however it can be unbearably hot. Just north of Puerto Viejo en route towards Cahuita is Playa Negra, one of the least crowded and most affordable areas for housing rentals. If you have a car, or just want to get away from it all, I recommend staying in Playa Cocles or Playa Chiquita. However, the road runs through dark jungle, which is not walkable at night, and comforts like pharmacies and ATMs are only in town. My recommendation for those without a car is to stay in Playa Cocles where you are in front of the beach but close enough to town. With ten miles of pristine jungle backed beach and six distinct neighborhoods it can be difficult to know where to base yourself. Beaches become more natural and animals are more plentiful the further you venture outside of town. Sushi-masters shaping kaleidoscope rolls.
Locals speak in Caribbean flavored Spanish I have seen these spectacular sixteen monthsĬaribbean boats named after beautiful womenĬolorblocked houses play reggae in the streetįishermen haul their fresh catch onto the shore.
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