![]() Cross the border in Bocas del Torro in Panama Otherwise, just turn your ear to the air and follow the music. Here are some of the most popular bars to check out: If this is the reason you’re in Puerto Viejo, to cut loose and party all night long, there are plenty of bars to help you do just that. Wondering what to do in Puerto Viejo at night? Upscale cafes and restaurants might be edging their way into Puerto Viejo but the Reggae vibe holds strong. Be aware – there are no jaguars at the centre but that doesn’t make the experience any less wonderful. If you like wildlife, consider a stop in Manuel Antonio or Tortuguero National Park or La Fortuna when you’re in Costa Rica. You can take a half day tour of the centre where you’ll get to see sloths (adults and babies), monkeys, reptiles, spiders, exotic birds and other animals. The Jaguar rescue centre is a place where rescued animals are rehabilitated before returning to the wild. This was by far one of the best things I did in Costa Rica, let alone Puerto Viejo. And don’t worry, there are plenty of gentler surf spots good for beginners so you don’t need to lose the skin of your shin. You can either find something online or, for a lower price, find a local surf instructor when you turn up – there are plenty of leaflets up in cafes and bars advertising classes. Not an expert surfer but want to be? (Or at least want to give it a go), you’re in one of the best spots in the world to take surf lessons. You can find out more about the salsa brava and the best surf spots here. If that’s not you, it’s a great spectator sport. If that’s you, you’re definitely going to want to grab a board and head out – for surfers this is one of the top activities. ![]() Called salsa brava to describe the torn up flesh you’re facing if you topple off your board on these waves, the salsa brava surf is definitely for the experienced surfer only. I’ve been on a surf board precisely once (in Costa Rica) so I’m hardly an expert but you don’t need to be to know that the reefbreak in this part of Costa Rica is legendary. And it’s an entirely different vibe from the beaches like Santa Teresa over on the Pacific coast. The good news is with so many different types of beach (white sand, black sand, good for surfing, good for kayaking etc), you can pick the kind of beach you want. Some of the nearby beaches to check out are: Your better bet is to rent a car or bike (or take the bus) along the coast line. You will see dedicated beach goers lazing on the small swatch of partially rocky sand. One of the first thing you’ll notice in Puerto Viejo is the beach and, I’m not going to lie, it’s not the stunning – certainly not compared to many of the other beaches in Costa Rica.
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