22/07/2026
A few things to do on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast 🇨🇷
If you’re planning to explore Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, here are a few places and activities to discover around Puerto Viejo, Cocles, Punta Uva, Manzanillo and Cahuita:
Puerto Viejo
Explore the colorful Caribbean town of Puerto Viejo and discover the beautiful black-sand Playa Negra. Enjoy the relaxed Caribbean atmosphere, local restaurants and reggae vibes. 🌴🎶
Cacao Huasi – Puerto Viejo
Discover the story of cacao and enjoy a hands-on chocolate experience where you can make your own chocolate from bean to bar.
Playa Cocles
A beautiful beach with a laid-back atmosphere, surfing, reggae vibes and little bars, a great place to enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle.
Playa Chiquita & Punta Uva
Two gorgeous tropical beaches surrounded by lush jungle. Perfect for swimming, relaxing, kayaking and spotting wildlife along the way.
Playa Grande - Punta Uva
A long, wild beach surrounded by jungle, perfect for enjoying nature, long walks and surfing the Caribbean waves.
Jaguar Rescue Center
Learn about the rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction of Costa Rica’s native wildlife, including sloths, monkeys, birds and many other animals.
Ara Manzanillo
Visit a conservation project dedicated to protecting and reintroducing the magnificent Great Green Macaws into the wild. A beautiful experience for nature and bird lovers.
Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Explore jungle trails, spot wildlife and discover beautiful, wild Caribbean beaches in one of the most natural areas of the coast.
Cahuita National Park
Walk through the jungle right alongside beautiful Caribbean beaches and look out for monkeys, sloths, raccoons, iguanas and many other animals.
The park also protects an important coral reef, making the area great for snorkeling when conditions allow.
Bribri Indigenous Territory
Discover the culture and traditions of the Bribri Indigenous people in the Talamanca region. Visit a local community, learn about medicinal plants and ancestral traditions, and discover the traditional process of making cacao and chocolate. Some experiences can also be combined with a visit to a beautiful local waterfall.