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Puerto Viejo is a small village with more influence of the local Bribri indigenous culture. Here, you can find the best surfing of this coast. The mixture of black and indigenous cultures is very interesting: you can buy Bibri handicrafts and listen to raggae or calypso music. Puerto Limon is a popular cruise port and longtime fishermen's heaven. A number of fishing lodges stretch out along the Tortuguero Canal, where the 47,000-acre Tortuguero National Park is known for its abundant and endangered wildlife. |
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| ESSENCE OF THE AREA |
| Do not expect modern high-rises here, or even a/c or phones in rooms. What you will get here are golden pristine beaches with coral reefs, as well as rainforest reserves. The best time to find calm water conditions is between August and October. The town of Puerto Viejo is magical and even mystical with rustic elegant lodges that blend with nature and one of the most beautiful beaches of the coast. Some great little restaurants: Amimodo and Maxims.
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| GETTING THERE |
| 3 hours from San Jose, a great scenic ride.
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| RECOMMENDED STAY |
| 3 nights minimum
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| RECOMMENDED SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES |
| Swimming, snorkeling, horseback riding, bicycles.
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