Things to do in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Top Things to Do in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Things to Do in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca


Top Attractions in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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  • Dave & Dan
    Woodstock, Canada86 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great family farm that takes you a tour of the facility. They show you various plants along the way and then some history on cocoa and then you make a small batch by hand. You can participate in the making of some chocolate and get various tastings. A fun, educational and tasty experience. Racheal our guide was terrific and knowledgeable.
    Written 8 February 2024
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  • Ross
    Waukesha, WI12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This beach turned out to be perfect for our family with kids aged 10, 8, and 5. The waves were fairly calm, and there was plenty of beach to lay out on. If you come on the weekend, it gets a little busy and shady/covered spots on the beach fill up. The surrounding jungle and views are amazing. I highly suggest a spot near La Sirena restaurant. I had the "catch of the day" two times, both phenomenal, and they have really good pizza for the kids. You will have a good day!
    Written 11 February 2024
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  • Flitz8-A foodie travels
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands3,010 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This beach is good for snorkelling, so take your snorkel kit with, there is some slippery sections so best go with wet shoes
    Written 2 February 2021
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  • Caroline W
    London, UK23 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    No doubt La Ceiba is a very special place. If you love wildlife, I mean really love it - like sharing the house with it - you will be in heaven here. The wildlife viewing tower as the sun sets is magical - soaking up all the sounds of the jungle and seeing miles of forest below you.

    The house itself is lovely - very open plan and stylish.

    There are a few buts. This isn’t like staying in a resort. There isn’t much in the way of help here - we muddled through but information prior to arrival is minimal and once you get here you need to figure it out for yourself. Most disappointing though is that they currently don’t offer day or night tours here which was a real draw for us. Bringing in all our food was fine but without a hire car you’d need to be pretty organised.

    Overall wonderful to support great rehabilitation programmes but a shame there aren’t good paths to explore, no wildlife books to look at, tours or good comms once you get here.
    Written 6 January 2023
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  • Udson R
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is just awesome, I stayed in cocles not far from the beach, casa Helena jungle paradise, little bit in the jungle, where the howler monkeys and toucans were very active. The weather was great and the place we stayed was awesome, quiet, clean and had all of the amenities we wanted. We biked to the beach and hiked around in the neighborhood, calle margarita area was full of nature and just a beautiful area.
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • Lucie H
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place. We didn’t do the tour but were given good info when we arrived - plus a map - and enjoyed exploring. Loved tasting the fruit at the end
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Jimmy P
    136 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    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.
    Written 19 April 2020
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  • Waldemar_Schneider
    Walldorf, Germany301 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't miss the chance to meet and greet at least some indigenous people sharing with you their worldviews and traditions.
    Written 21 January 2023
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  • Ricky C
    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thanks Ian for the farm tour of your food forest. You all have done a amazing job and look forward to taking some classes later. This farm an practices are what more people need to do, definitely a must see.
    Written 23 July 2015
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  • Maria 🪷
    Los Angeles, CA108 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped by for breakfast and were immediately met with a smile from the server at the counter. She was efficient and attentive. Loved the meal, as well as our smoothies and coffees. If you’re a fan, I’d try one of their macadamia nuts covered in chocolate! Amazing.
    Written 25 February 2024
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  • Regan T
    Dover, NH1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved the long walk to the beach- saw iguanas and sand crabs along the way. The view on the beach is great! There's done sandy shore and rocky parts to climb. You can get to another beach on the right of v you wanted to take a walk. Riders on horses go by as a part of their tour experience. It was good. Didn't swim. Too much seaweed.
    Written 19 April 2023
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  • Beatriz
    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent spot to buy unique gifts and souvenirs made by the artists and craft women and men themselves. All pieces are hand made. You will find jewlery, painted teeshirts, bags and a variety of other small items
    Written 23 September 2020
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