At 10.2 miles (16 km) south of Cahuita is Puerto Viejo of Limón, a charming Caribbean town bordering the Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Life here is easy-going, and makes it impossible not to relax and forget about life’s worries. This lovely village is the perfect place to live the Costa Rican Caribbean traditions because of its strong sense of community. Miles of gorgeous beaches run north and south from the town, and a variety of small restaurants, boutiques inns, bungalows, shops and sport activities makes Puerto Viejo a special, different and unique Caribbean place. What to do? It is the most commercially active town in Costa Rica’s Caribbean. There’s an open market on the main street where local crafts and handmade souvenirs welcome visitors. It’s also true that Puerto Viejo is a party town and offer picturesque beaches where you can begin with sunbathing and swimming along the miles of white coral sand beaches, then practice the popular activities like kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, diving or if you prefer hiking or horseback riding to waterfalls in the area in the nearby Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Here you will live the best Caribbean atmosphere, Puerto Viejo offers all the services necessary for a tourist, such as stores, bars and restaurants that serve national cuisine like rice and beans as well as international dishes. Puerto Viejo combines both the fun day activities with the busy nightlife. Everything that you would expect for a tropical destination is served up on a golden platter on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Puerto Viejo offers many hotels and lodging possibilities, we have it all, so please take a look at our Puerto Viejo hotels selection.