Puerto Viejo is a laid-back Caribbean escape where the jungle meets the sea and the howler monkeys echo through the trees. This guide will help you discover the best of Costa Rica’s wild, wonderful coast.

Where to Eat:

AmaSer | Yoga Center & Café
- Vegan, Vegetarian, or Gluten-Free options
Amimodo
- Located right along the water/on the beach
Cafe Viejo
El Rincón Porteño
- The mini pizzas are delicious
El Sendero Beach Club
La casita de Monli Bar Restaurante
Port Vell 🏆
- The pancakes are incredible! (as well as everything else on the menu) Best breakfast in Puerto Viejo!
Restaurante Salsa Brava
Soulsurfer
SOCA Restaurant
Tamara
Tasty Waves Cantina
Zaika Indian Cuisine 🏆
- Owners are actually from India and there’s an open-air kitchen. Our favorite restaurant in Puerto Viejo!

Things to Do:

AmaSer | Yoga Center & Café
- Take a public yoga class - check the events schedule on their website
Cahuita National Park
Jaguar Rescue Center
- You can only visit during guided tour hours
- Do a private tour if you can, it’s an excellent experience!
Manzanillo National Park
Pure Jungle Spa 🏆
- The “Total Body Chocolate Decadence” is so unique. They utilize local, organic cacao beans that were roasted over an open fire by an indigenous family. Then they hand-grind the beans into a cacao paste. Heavenly!
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