Solo Travel in Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica
About Puerto Viejo for Solo Travelers
Costa Rica's Caribbean coast gem — Afro-Caribbean village with Salsa Brava surf, chocolate farms, and reggae culture.
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Spanish
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Things to do in Puerto Viejo
Solo-friendly tours & activities, hand-picked
Top Spots in Puerto Viejo for Solo Travelers
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Bread & Chocolate
Cafes
A beloved breakfast café — homemade everything, from-scratch chocolate, and the laid-back Caribbean soul of Puerto Viejo.
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Playa Cocles
Nature
A golden Caribbean surf beach just south of town — palm-lined, lively, and home to the area's best beach breaks.
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Rocking J's
Accommodation
A legendary mosaic-covered hammock hostel on the beach — the social, bohemian heart of Costa Rica's Caribbean backpacker scene.
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