Guidebook for Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Mel & Jose
Mel & Jose
Guidebook for Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Food Scene

One of the best in town. We've recommended it to our guests before, and all have been delighted.
64 locals recommend
Bread & Chocolate
Calle 215
64 locals recommend
One of the best in town. We've recommended it to our guests before, and all have been delighted.
Offers vegan cakes, Italian delights, gluten-free, natural jams, raw options. Sweet breakfast and healthy lunch.
21 locals recommend
Como en mi Casa - Art Cafe
Calle 215
21 locals recommend
Offers vegan cakes, Italian delights, gluten-free, natural jams, raw options. Sweet breakfast and healthy lunch.
For the chocolate lovers. Enjoy chocolate at its best. They also have some other delights available and offer a chocolate tour that shows you the bean to bar process. Very recommend it.
33 locals recommend
Caribeans Coffee & Chocolate
33 locals recommend
For the chocolate lovers. Enjoy chocolate at its best. They also have some other delights available and offer a chocolate tour that shows you the bean to bar process. Very recommend it.
Our point of reference. Magnificent and fair-priced Caribbean food. Only 5 minutes away from the house.
Soda Guetto Girl One Love
70403 Calle 211
Our point of reference. Magnificent and fair-priced Caribbean food. Only 5 minutes away from the house.

Parks & Nature

Cahuita National Park is the closest National Park to Puerto Viejo. It is sincerely a beautiful place to go enjoy the day.
163 locals recommend
Cahuita National Park
215 Av. 71
163 locals recommend
Cahuita National Park is the closest National Park to Puerto Viejo. It is sincerely a beautiful place to go enjoy the day.
Great for hiking and finding isolated beaches.
99 locals recommend
Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
36
99 locals recommend
Great for hiking and finding isolated beaches.

Essentials

They provide organic, local, artesanal & natural products.
10 locals recommend
Biomercado Puerto Viejo
10 locals recommend
They provide organic, local, artesanal & natural products.
Beautiful small health shop. You'll find many an interesting thing in the small space of this shop.
7 locals recommend
Namú: Tienda Gourmet & Orgánica
7 locals recommend
Beautiful small health shop. You'll find many an interesting thing in the small space of this shop.

Getting Around

Located in the north end of town. Offers routes to San José, Limon, Cahuita, Manzanillo, Bribri and Sixaola at very comfortable prices.
Autotransportes Mepe Bus Stop station
Located in the north end of town. Offers routes to San José, Limon, Cahuita, Manzanillo, Bribri and Sixaola at very comfortable prices.

Entertainment & Activities

Mel teaches Yoga at Om, Cashew Hill which has a stunning outdoor deck with mesmerising views of the jungle and whole coast line. The class is open to everyone of all abilities and will leave you relaxed and energised, a great treat for your body after travelling. It's only a 10 minute walk from the Cabin and there is a great natural and healthy cafe serving vegetarian, vegan and gluten free superfoods, smoothies and cakes open until 1pm.
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge
Mel teaches Yoga at Om, Cashew Hill which has a stunning outdoor deck with mesmerising views of the jungle and whole coast line. The class is open to everyone of all abilities and will leave you relaxed and energised, a great treat for your body after travelling. It's only a 10 minute walk from the Cabin and there is a great natural and healthy cafe serving vegetarian, vegan and gluten free superfoods, smoothies and cakes open until 1pm.