Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Travel Guide

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Once a sleepy backwater surfing town, Puerto Viejo has become a stop-off for travellers looking to party. While it can be raucous on the main strip, head a couple of blocks out of town and you’ll be able to stay with families in quiet houses with only the sounds of the rainforest for company.

10 days

Classic Costa Rica

Pristine beaches and nesting turtles

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15 days

Ultimate Costa Rica

Wildlife, beaches and rainforests

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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca