Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Hostels

"… who may want to veer from the typical budget hostel or party environment and feel the real magic of the Caribbean Coast, our multi lingual staff can guide you in any direction you want to travel. We offer: Free Wifi, kitchen, beds with mosquito nets, hot water showers, dining room & hammocks, open air terrace and BBQ, parking, bicycle and snorkel rental, tour desk and shuttle service all set in a Tropical Rainforest Garden. � Walaba Hostel � Your Caribbean Vibe Mixed With The Costa Rican Pura Vida� check in:anytime check out:...  more »

"… your co-habitants from all over the world playing international music and other sorts of past-times. Just a short 10min walk to the center of Puerto Viejo on the beach trail makes crocodile a convenient location for everyone. Prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner in one of the two kitchens available for community use or swim in one of the pristine natural coral reef pools located on the beach in front of crocodile. Most visitors comment after their stay....'this is the best place we have found during our travels' Try it! check...  more »

"Despite sounding like it was named after a seventies hospital radio DJ, even the most cynical traveler can’t fail to be impressed by the visual effect of Rocking J’s. It is a huge expanse of hostel, which leads right on the beach and is completely decorated in mosaic tiles and the occasional fantastically painted mural. Very skillfully done it is too, and more entertaining to look around than many galleries. Guests can add to either of these as they wish. If they put as much effort into other areas of the hostel as they did into decorating...  more »

"I had a great time here! It's just one of those places out of a movie or something. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is that there was some problems with theft, keep your moneybelt on you when you sleep!" … "… are ample hammocks for relaxing or reading. Bar & Restaurant with movies every night on 10' screen, great reggae music all day all in a very secure location. Whether you are surfing or relaxing this is the place to be. The rate is the same all year but we do have a black-out period every Christmas/New Year and...  more »

"Sunrise Backpackers is an absolute steal! It's in the centre of town, very clean, and really cheap. There are private rooms, dorms and indoor camping; there's a restaurant and lots of activities can be organised through the hostel. The Location Sunrise Backpackers is on the main road of Puerto Viejo. From the bus stop walk down the road away from the beach and take the first left and it's right there. The shops, restaurants, bars, and beach are all only a couple of minutes walk away. Being on the main road means that you can sometimes...  more »

"… attract mammals, reptiles and amphibians, including anteaters, agoutis, sloths, howler and capuchin monkeys, poison dart frogs and green iguanas. Within the forst setting, we offer you a more natureal experience, awakening your senses and calming your spirit. In typical Bri Bri construction, the Lodge features comfortable rooms with dorm beds as well as one and two bedroom cabinas that can be rented by groups and families. This is a great place to take a deep breath and immerse yourself in the natural surroundings ... You will...  more »

"… folks to join us! Our house offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Common TV, High-speed wireless internet access, and a large, fully-equipped kitchen. Though not quite on the beach, you can still hear the surf from the ocean, which is just 300 meters away. We're located about 1 mile from downtown. In addition to in-house amenities, we have also laundry service, rental bikes, snorkel and boogie boards available. Not only are we affordable, but you can feel good about spending money with a non-profit organization working hard to make...  more »

"… with delicious breakfast from 8 am, bar, chill out area with excellent music selection during the evening, home made food, home made pasta by our italian friends for lunch! Nice cocktails and drinks at night until 11pm, chill environment, a perfect place for starting a party night in Puerto Viejo, multilingual staff, a space open for arts and creativity, for sharing and enjoy life, sometimes with live music, sometimes with theatre shows, sometimes with bon fires on the beach...Going with the flow...Families are welcome, pets are...  more »

"Casa Caribe offers a quality product, especially with a good price for a pleasant stay. More than being customers, you will become our friends. It is a perfect place to relax with an amazing view to an exotic garden. Take a nap on the hammock while listening to the waves or watch the slots in their natural environment from the hammock! Visit one of the most beautiful places on earth, Puerto Viejo, and be my guest. Sincerely your host Alex and Yanira." … "… Jose take Hwy 36. Casa Caribe is located 200mts before getting to...  more »

"… garden, with monkeys, toucans, sloths and parakeets as neighbours, and only 200 m from a marvelous beach which you'll almost have all for yourself. Alimentary shops and restaurants only 5min away by foot. In Puerto Viejo (6km), access to additional services (doctor, bank, post office, pharmacy). Possibility of guided tours, surfing, animal watching, snorkeling... Bus stop at 200m. Prices are negotiable depending on the duration of your staying, from $20 per night for 2 people. For longer periods, please consult us. Whatever the...  more »

"We are are located in front of the ocean and engulfed in nature, where the combination of ocean breeze and rainforest bring you to tranquillity. Characteristics of Rooms and Apartments: Fully equipped apartments Balconies Parking Hot Water Private Bath Televisions Fans Sufficient space for 4 people Moderately priced laundry service Clean and secure Services Bike Rentals Rent a Car Telephone/Fax Tours Taxi Services Laundry Services Breakfast Mini-Bar" … "… a taxi going to the property and the charge is $4. By Taxi from San...  more »

"CROCODILE SURF CAMP WAS OPENED IN 2008 FOR TRAVELERS WHO LIKE BEACH ACCOMODATIONS BUT DON'T ESPECIALLY LIKE PAYING PRICES OF 100-250 DOLLARS PER NITE. AT 3- 16 DOLLARS PER NITE AND OFFERING EVERYTHING FROM CAMPSITES TO DELUXE CABINS WITH PRIVATE BATHS, CROCODILE IS SURE TO SATISFY EVEN THE MOST PICKY TRAVELER AND IT IS LOCATED ON THE BEACH! WE OFFER TWO SHARED KITCHENS, HOT WATER SHOWER, THREE SHARED BATHROOMS, TOUR ASSISTANCE, FREE INFORMATION, BOOK EXCHANGE AND SPECIALS FOR CROCODILE CLIENTS." … "… METERS FROM THE CENTER OF...  more »

"… in the form of dense jungle with impressive flora and fauna and some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Kaya's Place is part of the growing eco-tourism industry that supports the preservation of almost 2 million square meters of primary rainforest. Taxes from this industry support the many national reserves and efforts to maintain the natural resources. We are dedicated to preserving these resources while sharing it with all the people that come to know this amazingly beautiful part of Costa Rica. The facilities include...  more »

"… from our menu among the several salads, or different kind of pasta as spaghetti, ravioli, tagliatelle…seasoned with the seafood. See food Mediterraneo, pure Italian food.. Managed by chef Nicolo' Bareti, the high quality dishes will transport your palate to far off lands. Enjoying dinner, food and drinks, at home or elsewhere, is one of the many Italian passions. Often it seems like Italians live first of all to eat and enjoy good food. Their Kitchen is a rich one, with a lot of diversity and where every region. Has it own...  more »