Tour & Activities		  
   
Nose Ride Surfing is Puerto Viejo’s number one pastime. In addition to breaks appropriate for intermediate and beginning surfers, Puerto Viejo features the famous Salsa Brava—a Class A wave the forms in deep Caribbean waters and breaks right and left onto a sharp coral reef. Salsa Brava is located near Hotel Puerto Viejo, the best spot in town to meet expert local surfers familiar with the area’s six major breaks. Check the Surf page for more information
Diving

Diving in Costa Rica’s clear Caribbean waters is an incomparable experience. From dolphins to giant sea turtles, Puerto Viejo offers unparalleled Open Sea Diving opportunities. For those who wish to stay closer to shore, the area’s ample coral reefs are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Snorkeling is also popular—just ask Kurt and the Hotel Puerto Viejo crew to arrange a tour. 

Waterfall

Hiking trails are abundant in and around Puerto Viejo. Get ready to see howler monkeys, capuchins, spider monkeys, coatis, sloths, caimans, manatees, wild turkeys, tiger herons , kingfisher, sea eagles, and, of course, the colorful toucan. Local butterfly species include the striking Blue Morph, Heliconian, Conquista Traveler Monarch, and Viceroy varieties. Botanists can enjoy a diversity of plant life found few places on earth—bromeliads, orchids, epiphytes, and wild banana palms can be found alongside an estimated 1,500 species of medicinal plants used by the indigenous BriBri tribes.

HorseBack Ridng

Horseback riding is one of the best ways to explore both the beach and the jungle. Just ask the knowledgeable Hotel Puerto Viejo staff to arrange a tour.
Canopy

Canopy tours are a must-do during your stay in Puerto Viejo. Local guides take you up an exhilarating forty meters into pristine rainforest where you can speed through the canopy on durable steel zip lines.
Other activities: include ATV and motorcycle rentals; sea and river kayaking; waterfall tours; and visits to cacao farms, banana and pineapple plantations, locally-owned fincas (family farms), and the much-adored Sloth Sanctuary. If you ever grow weary of adventure, you can always relax on one of the local beaches: the black-sanded Playa Negra; Cocles, a super-chill surf spot a few kilometers out of town; Playa Chiquita, a tranquil paradise where you can easily rule your own tide pool for a day; Punta Uva, a family-friendly swimming spot a quick bike ride away; or Manzanillo, a peaceful village near the Panama border.
 

Night – Time

We know you’re coming to Puerto  Viejo for the stellar surfing, the amazing outdoor adventures, and the bitchin’ beaches, but—let’s be honest—you know you want to go out at night, too. Puerto Viejo is the Caribbean beach destination for nightlife. Dance to reggae roots, raga muffin, dancehall, Merengue, Salsa, Caribbean Calypso, and Marimba through the night, or simply shoot a game of pool and chat with a few locals. Hotel Puerto Viejo is the most central place to party—the town’s three big late-night spots are all within a few short blocks and hotel staff members are on-site and, more important, awake, 24 hours a day.