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Cahuita National Park

Cahuita National Park

4

Cahuita National Park features beaches, the sea, and a variety of marine life. You can spot various animals here, such as raccoons, coatis, and sloths, making it a great place to enjoy swimming and sunbathing.

Talamanca · 11.2 km from Puerto Viejo
Jaguar Rescue Center

Jaguar Rescue Center

3.5
Talamanca · 3.7 km from Puerto Viejo
Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

3.4

This is a seaside reserve where you can see sloths, monkeys, and hermit crabs, making it an ideal spot for walking and sunbathing.

Talamanca · 12.2 km from Puerto Viejo
Playa Puerto Viejo

Playa Puerto Viejo

3
Puerto Viejo · 674m from downtown
Playa Punta Uva

Playa Punta Uva

2.9
Punta Uva · 7.5 km from Puerto Viejo
Cacao Trails - Museo de Cacao

Cacao Trails - Museo de Cacao

2.9
Talamanca · 5.9 km from Puerto Viejo
Parque Nacional Cahuita - Entrada Puerto Vargas

Parque Nacional Cahuita - Entrada Puerto Vargas

2.8
Cahuita · 9.9 km from Puerto Viejo
Playa Cocles

Playa Cocles

2.7
Talamanca · 2.6 km from Puerto Viejo
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca Manzanillo

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca Manzanillo

2.8
Talamanca · 11.4 km from Puerto Viejo
Ara Manzanillo

Ara Manzanillo

2.5
4.0/5
1 reviews
Punta Uva · 8.5 km from Puerto Viejo

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Puerto Viejo: Learn Caribbean Cooking with a Native
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Puerto Viejo: Learn Caribbean Cooking with a Native

4.9/5
· 7 reviews
Duration: 2.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromSAR 187.71
Puerto Viejo: Food and Culture Walking Tour
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Puerto Viejo: Food and Culture Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hrs
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FromSAR 319.15
4-Hour Food Tour Sampling Hidden Gems of Puerto Viejo
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4-Hour Food Tour Sampling Hidden Gems of Puerto Viejo

Duration: 4 hrs
Free cancellation
FromSAR 525.54
Cahuita: Learn to surf | Small groups + tropical fruit
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Cahuita: Learn to surf | Small groups + tropical fruit

Free cancellation
FromSAR 244.06
Puerto Viejo: Bribri Indigenous Culture & Cacao Workshop
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Puerto Viejo: Bribri Indigenous Culture & Cacao Workshop

5.0/5
· 4 reviews
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Free cancellation
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FromSAR 225.28

Featured Outdoor & sports in Puerto Viejo

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Puerto Viejo: Energetic Chakra Cleansing in the jungle
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Puerto Viejo: Energetic Chakra Cleansing in the jungle

5.0/5
· 55 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
Free cancellation
55 consecutive positive reviews
FromSAR 451.81
Puerto Viejo: Jungle Canyoning Adventure!!!
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Puerto Viejo: Jungle Canyoning Adventure!!!

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Free cancellation
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FromSAR 401.73
Puerto Viejo: Jungle Zipline Canopy Adventure
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Puerto Viejo: Jungle Zipline Canopy Adventure

4.9/5
· 38 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
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38 consecutive positive reviews
FromSAR 298.45
Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
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Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba

4.9/5
· 181 reviews
Duration: 6 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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99.4% of travelers recommend
FromSAR 371.63
Cahuita National Park: Guided Nature & Wildlife Hike
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Cahuita National Park: Guided Nature & Wildlife Hike

4.8/5
· 99 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
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60 consecutive positive reviews
FromSAR 142.66
Puerto Limón: Tortuguero, Maratopia, Cahuita, banana plantation, and much more: Tour
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Puerto Limón: Tortuguero, Maratopia, Cahuita, banana plantation, and much more: Tour

4.9/5
· 14 reviews
Duration: 6 hrs
Free cancellation
FromSAR 431.77
Tortuguero Boat Tour, Maratopia Tropical Garden & Beach, Including Fruit
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Tortuguero Boat Tour, Maratopia Tropical Garden & Beach, Including Fruit

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 3 hrs
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FromSAR 356.68

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Free things to do in Puerto Viejo

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

3.4
Talamanca · 12.2 km from Puerto Viejo

What travelers say about Puerto Viejo

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M25***40April 7, 2021
4.0
This is definitely a good place to get close to nature. There are all kinds of flowers, trees, and beautiful birds. Many species I have never seen before really broaden my horizons and relax my body and mind.

Ara Manzanillo

Trip Moments in Puerto Viejo

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica: Caribbean beaches, sloths and jungle adventures 🇨🇷

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica: Caribbean beaches, sloths and jungle adventures 🇨🇷

“If you think Costa Rica is all about Pacific beaches and surfing, you should visit its Caribbean coast.”

@Alina Davydovskaya · 5 days ago

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What are the must-do things in Puerto Viejo?

Don't miss these attractions in Puerto Viejo: Cahuita National Park, Jaguar Rescue Center, and Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. If you like Food & drink, try Puerto Viejo: Learn Caribbean Cooking with a Native. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Puerto Viejo: Energetic Chakra Cleansing in the jungle.

You can give Puerto Viejo: Learn Caribbean Cooking with a Native and Puerto Viejo: Food and Culture Walking Tour a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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