The Caribbean side of Costa Rica has remained quite isolated from the rest of the country in their traditions and way of life. Most of the population is descendant from Africa, brought to the country from Jamaica to build the railroad that stretched from Limon to San Jose. They speak Spanish, English and a Creole mixture of the two. Limon also served as the country’s principal port town, and the base for banana exports.
While there is talk of a marina for Puerto Viejo, and cruise ships often dock in the capital city of Limon, the region remains less developed than the rest of the country, and seemingly forgotten by the government. Several Indian tribes 
live in the southern region of Talamanca, including the Bribri indians, on reserves designated by the government. The beaches here are quite tropical with palm trees and a wealth of wildlife species.
Puerto Viejo is the complete package. If you’re ready for some excitement you can partake in a variety of water sports, hike up some intense trails, or research Puerto Viejo’s bumping night life. However, if you’d rather leave the adventure seeking up to other visitors, you’ll be just as welcomed by galleries 
and other forms of subdued entertainment. As the most popular town in the southeast, you’re bound to find yourself foot tapping to the reggae and calypso beats—absorbing that laid-back feeling the Caribbean is famous for. Puerto Viejo’s Caribbean shore is a great alternative to the more built up and faster-paced Pacific Coast. Costa Rica surfing here is renowned as it’s said to have the heaviest wave in Costa Rica named Salsa Brava (brave sauce), for reasons only true surfers know. Only these surfers can navigate Puerto Viejo’s jagged reefs and powerful waves, so unless you’re nickname is “hang ten” you should keep a distance.
The Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge can be found just south of Puerto Viejo close to the border of Panama. Here you will find beautiful white sand beaches, dense tropical forests, an important wetland ecosystem as well as many fun activities that will have you exploring the verdant surroundings to learn more about all there is to see.
Our most requested tour! Relax at the laid-back Caribbean village of Puerto Viejo, Arenal volcano, amazing wildlife at Monteverde, and beautiful Tamarindo Beach.
San José, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, Sarapiqui, Arenal, Rincón de la Vieja, Playa Samara, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, San José. Enjoy navigating the Tortuguero Canals, relax at the laid-back village of Puerto Viejo,catch a glimp of the red lava of Arenal volcano, experience Monteverde, discover beaches and more!
Tropical Costa Rica is the perfect spot for your family to explore the beauty and marvelous intricacy of the natural world! San José, Puerto viejo de Limon, Sarapiquí, Arenal, Monteverde, Playa Tamarindo.
Enjoy navigating the Tortuguero Canals, relax at the laid-back village of Puerto Viejo, catch a glimpse of the red lava of Arenal volcano, discover Monteverde, experience wonderful white sand beaches at Tango Mar Hotel and more!
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