Puerto Viejo

i visited costa rica about 3 years ago but i was only able to stay for a week in puerto viejo. it’s so relaxed compared to san jose and almost everyone is extremely friendly. i absolutely want to go back again, there’s so much to do there.. i learned how to surf at la playa negra. so much fun

I spent a month in Costa Rica and Puerto Viejo was the best! It is touristy, but what part of Costa Rica isnt? I guess I liked it more than other parts of Costa Rica becuase it is more of a tourist destination for twenty-somethings. definitely go surfing here and eat at “Bread chocolate”. I stayed at Puerto Viejo Hotel which is owned and run by surfers and is made up of like 30 wood cabins/rooms. the atmosphere in Puerto Viejo is very laid back and the reggae music is great! go to reggae night at club bambu and bike to manzanillo. but be careful about walking around at night, especially if you are a girl or are carrying expensive items.

Puerto Viejo is so relaxed. After spending our weeks in San José it was great to escape to the beach. It’s a small town, but with enough shops and a bank that you aren’t too far off the beaten path. Go here if you want to relax.

Puerto Viejo is a cool place to go if you like reggae, dancehall, and reggaeton music. The locals speak spanish, some english, and something called “patwah” i think. It’s like, from what i gathered, what some refer to as “Broken English”. Like.. when Sean Paul says.. “I dunt really care wat dem wan do.” Something like that. Also, You can ride scooters down this lonnnng road where people are walking into the town from the more rural areas. You can surf, but I think the best waves are in Tamarindo.. at least for those who like HUGE waves. There are mannny things to buy for loved ones and yourself. Friday and Saturday are the best days/nights to be there because that’s when the most people are there and you know what that means.. PARRRRRTY. For Young Adults and Adult Adults. lol. I loved it.