Timeworn shops, balmy beaches, and welcoming locals; one can find all of these in a small town in southeastern Costa Rica known as Puerto Viejo. The town was originally called Old Harbor. When the Costa Rican government established Spanish as the official language in the 19th century it was translated to Puerto Viejo. Although, today English is still commonly spoken. The cozy town is a popular tourist destination for adventuring college students and families alike.
While Puerto Viejo’s biggest export is coffee the town’s economy is supported almost exclusively by tourism. The area offers unrivaled surfing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, and much more. Tourist can also dabble in local cuisine tasting dishes that often blend elements of Jamaican
While Puerto Viejo’s biggest export is coffee the town’s economy is supported almost exclusively by tourism. The area offers unrivaled surfing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, and much more. Tourist can also dabble in local cuisine tasting dishes that often blend elements of Jamaican