I can’t be sure it was from the water, and my hunch thinks it was actually from food preparation at a restaurant I went to. Since the reviews were mixed I drank the tap water to have my own firsthand experience and… I had 3 days of travelers diarrhea. I think yes, but I found there were mixed reviews on this while I was researching. I wrote a detailed guide with tips for solo female travel in Puerto Viejo here. However, it’s very important to take precautions because there are certainly some safety concerns for the area, primarily around petty crime. In my opinion, Puerto Viejo is safe for solo female travelers. In Puerto Viejo, the majority of people I met spoke enough English to be able to have a conversation. I don’t speak any Spanish and was able to get by, but it would’ve been helpful to know a few phrases in Spanish and in hindsight I wish I had done that. That’s another reason I recommend using the ATM while the bank is open. Which sounds scary, but you can go into the bank to retrieve it and they’re used to saving them. They’ll have a small room where the ATM is located and each person will enter one at a time to get their cash out.įor safety, I recommend only getting your cash out during the day while the bank is open.Īlso this didn’t happen to me, but apparently it’s not uncommon for the ATM to ‘swallow’ your bank card. When looking for an ATM, choose one at a bank. Most places will accept cash in US dollars or Colón, though if you pay in USD you will receive change in Colón. There is a bank in Puerto Viejo with an ATM if you need to get cash out and you can get cash out in US dollars or Colón. Trust me, you’re going to want to stop for a fresh coconut while you’re out and about! I recommend having some cash in small notes on hand for tipping and smaller purchases. You can pay by card at many places while dining and shopping. The currency in Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Colón. If you choose this option, I’d recommend asking your hotel if there is a company they work with to arrange transfers and they should be able to book it for you. These range in price depending on what you choose. You can easily book a shared shuttle or private transfer to get you from SJO to your hotel in Puerto Viejo. In my opinion, this is the best option because it’s simple, reliable, and fairly quick. If you choose this then you will still need to get from Limon to Puerto Viejo which is about an hour drive. Here is the Sansa website to search for flights. You can fly from San Jose to Limon which takes around an hour.
Again, it’s not my firsthand experience but something to be aware of and research if you choose this option. a 5.5 hour trip turning into 7+ hours), and safety. When I was researching for my trip I found varying reviews in terms of reliability of scheduling, delays (e.g. The cheapest option is to take a Grupo Caribeños bus which you can do for $10-$15 and it’ll take about 5.5 hours. If your flight lands in the evening it’s probably better to overnight in San Jose and drive to Puerto Viejo the next morning. If you will be renting a car, of course you would be driving there. It’s about a 5 hour drive from San Jose to Puerto Viejo.įrom what I read, this is not recommended at night because of road conditions and safety. San Jose is the better option for visiting Puerto Viejo because it is closer to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. San Jose (SJO) – Juan Santamaría International Airport.Liberia (LIR) – Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.There are two international airports in Costa Rica: If you’re looking for a fast paced hustle and bustle vacation, this isn’t it. The days can easily be spent beach hopping, sipping from ice cold coconuts, wildlife spotting, cultural tours, hiking to waterfalls, and sipping cocktails by the beach. It’s a popular place but with a local feel because it’s slightly less touristy and crowded than the more tourist-dense locations on the Pacific side. You can expect a surfer town style of laid back beach vibes. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, known as Puerto Viejo, is a beachy town in the Limon province on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. This means at no extra cost to you, I earn a commission if you book through the link. There are affiliate links included in this post.
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The Ultimate Guide On How To Plan A Trip To Puerto Viejo Between all this you should have everything you need to plan and prepare for your trip! This post is going to give you the overview and planning basics, and I’ve also linked my other detailed guides which will nail down the smaller details. Let’s get started on planning that trip to Costa Rica! Here’s my guide on how to plan a trip to Puerto Viejo which is an amazing little beach town on the Caribbean side.
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