9 Sightseeing Tours in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca That You Shouldn't Miss

March 4, 2022 Jasper Kershner

Only real-deal surfers should brave the torrid waters of Puerta Viejo de Talamanca, known both for their beauty and for their dangerously strong riptides. Surf’s especially up at Salsa Brava and Playa Cocles. Not to fear—the rest of you water bugs can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking and diving in the calmer waters of Cahuita or Manzanillo. Rent a mountain bike to coast to Manzanillo for a full, fun experience.
Restaurants in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

1. Tortugerro Canal with the Redfrogteam

Redfrogteam Guardianes de la Naturaleza
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We offer you a great trip to the Tortugerro Canal in Limon Moin. Here they are introduced to the flora and fauna in the company of biologists from the Redfrog team. We will sail the canal with a covered boat and an experienced captain. We will also show you the harbor town of Limon and stop at a fruit stand to try the delicacies there.

Inclusions: English, Spanish and German guide

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Reviewed By conductor7

the talamanca area is truly another world and fascinating! visiting with redfrogteam is a perfect way to get to know it. they have tremendous experience and insight to the area and wildlife and cuture. very reccomended! toto has some great stories...

2. all inclusive packages and custom itineraries from day trips to 7 day adventures

Turrialba, Provincia de Cartago, Turrialba, Costa Rica Turrialtours
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Your private driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel and escort you to your first destination. He describes the culture and the country and shares little known facts on the way. An example of just one of our tours: You arrive to the river where your guide meets you to go over safety rules and make sure you are comfortable and ready for your experience. You start your adventure down the class III and IV rapids with an experienced guide who demonstrates his skills navigating down the river. Hold on, smile and enjoy!! You will stop midway on the river shore for a unique lunch Pacuare river style! After lunch you continue down the river where you meet indigenous families and see native wildlife. Look for turtles, birds and sloths! At the end of the tour we meet up with our driver to take us back to the hotel. Pura Vida!! Well Done!!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, all necessary equipment , dinners included with 2-7 day tours, breakfast included with 2-7 day tours, included with 2-7 day tours, Bottled water

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Reviewed By lioness_free

I went rafting with Jonathan in my recent visit to Costa Rica ..... and that was probably the best experience I had in a very long time . Jonathan made it special and fun for all of us but always prioritising safety ( we had a child with us ). It was my first go at rafting but it won’t be the last !! I will be go back and I will want to try a more challenging river ????. I would definitely recommend Jonathan and his services. Pura Vida

3. Walk in Cahuita National Park

Cahuita National Park, Av. 71 215, Limón, Costa Rica Private Day Tour with Local
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Explore the South Carribean Costa Rica with a local guide. Get an incredible and authentic experience, with multiple destinations all over the Talamanca area. This tour will take you through the forrest of Cauhita National Park, while following the coastline. On this trip you will enjoy the magnificent wildlife Costa Rica has to offer, in shape of plants, flowers, primates, sloths, birds and hopefully reptiles. Feel free to book several of our day tours on the same day, and design your own day-tour. We also have the perfect ideas for your next adventure.

Inclusions: Private experience, English and Spanish tour guide

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Reviewed By allenhornerema

Beautiful sand, palm and coconut trees and a hike in the jungle to a lookout over the point, wonderful!

4. Exploring hidden waterfalls in Bribri

Private Day Tour with Local
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Explore the South Carribean Costa Rica with a local guide. Get an incredible and authentic experience, with the oppertunity of multiple destinations all over the Talamanca area. During this tour you will find yourself in the middle of the soul of the jungle, where tropical noices becomes peace and you will enjoy the true contact with a Costa Rican rainforrest. Allow yourself to design your own tour, or we will have the perfect ideas for your next adventure.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

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Reviewed By allenhornerema

Beautiful sand, palm and coconut trees and a hike in the jungle to a lookout over the point, wonderful!

5. Jaguar Rescue Center from Limon

Avenida 2, Av 2, Limón, Costa Rica Theresa Tours
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Discover the lush rain forests and animals of Costa Rica on a small group tour to the Jaguar Rescue Center Foundation and La Ceiba Private Reserve Release Site.

Inclusions: Local guide, Port pickup

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By Lizzzy

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the canal and other stops. Eduardo was a great guide and we learned a lot. We even stopped at a local man’s property with a sloth in a cacao tree. We were able to get very close. Lunch at a beach was very good. We highly recommend this tour.

6. Peaceful trip to Hone Creek Waterfall

Private Day Tour with Local

Explore the South Carribean Costa Rica with a local guide. Get an incredible and authentic experience, with multiple destinations all over the Talamanca area. These waterfalls of Hone Creek, will surely make you find peace and reset your stress levels. Take a dip in the cold fresh mountain water and listen to the many sounds of the jungle. These waterfalls are also a favourite Sunday-trip for many local people. We recommend combining this trip, with some of our other day-trips (especially the Bribri waterfall) for the day you desire - we also have the perfect ideas for your next adventure.

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Reviewed By allenhornerema

Beautiful sand, palm and coconut trees and a hike in the jungle to a lookout over the point, wonderful!

7. From Costa Rica to Panama Cultures & Exotic Nature 13 Days / 12 Nights

Best of Costa Rica | Tour Operator & DMC

Enjoy the exotic virgin canals in the tropical forest of Tortuguero, walk through the ancient lava flows of the majestic Arenal Volcano, learn about the Afro-Caribbean cultural and gastronomic richness, and discover the Bocas del Toro archipelago in Panama and its paradisiacal islands with crystal clear waters.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport, Lodging

Exclusions: Requirements for Car Rental, Valid driver's license, Minimum driver age 21 years, The driver must carry a current driver's license from the country of origin, The driver must present a passport, Non-program activities and tips

Reviewed By Tamás G

It's an undeniable fact that I don't write reviews - ONLY in in case when I'm really fascinated by the experience. And this journey with Costa Rica DMC was one of that very rare occasion. I took a 8 pax group ( mostly friends) to Costa Rica from Europe in 2021 April - despite of the fact of the cancellation/PCR testing risk of covid. I guess I don't have to mention that the preparation took a long long time - many people with different wishes and different concerns. It took me a month to agree with all the terms - during this 30 days more than! 90+ emails were exchanged with the Tour Operator. Irene Azofeifa, our account manager was super patient. She could actually satisfy all our needs ... and changed the itinerary multiple times due to the moving focus ( ppl were dropping out from the team, new were coming in, new flight had to be chosen ...etc.). And on top of all she surprised the team - she was waiting for us outside at the airport to welcome us and to accompany us to our first accommodation :) We even received covid kits from her ( small bag, disinfectant, masks, map, etc..) we appreciated it a lot! So I have a 5+ rate to communication, support and also very quick response time. And about the journey - it was literally the dream we dreamed about. Literally everything was taken place in the very same order and with the same quality we agreed on. We travelled through the whole country in 16D/17N tailor made and personalized joinery - for a very affordable price (this was the very best pick in the market I can assure you about). From San Jose to Tortuguero and then Puerto Viejo, then to Arenal Mountain (rappel) , Monteverde ( zipline) and finally to Tamarindo. And also a BIG thank you goes to Alejandro to our guide and driver who stayed with us for the whole tour. He was super prepared and could always figure our our needs. Beside being a good driver he was a professional guide who knew EVERYTHING about the nature and the wildlife. He almost became our friend :) From all perspective I would give a 5+ to this Company. And for sure if I return ( which is highly probable) I will travel with them again! You should not hesitate to choose this Tour Operator - Definitely and literally the BEST! :)

8. Costa Rica Charming Beaches 11 Days / 10 Nights

Best of Costa Rica | Tour Operator & DMC

Enjoy the paradisiacal beaches of Costa Rica and its diversity in flora and fauna with exuberant tropical forests. Relax with the sound of the sea while you can observe a great variety of wild species that inhabit the country.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lodging, Transport

Exclusions: Requirements for the Rental Car, Minimum age of the driver 23 years old, the driver must have a valid driver's license, The driver must present a passport, The driver must present a credit card (AMEX, VISA, MASTER CARD) car insurance payment

Reviewed By Tamás G

It's an undeniable fact that I don't write reviews - ONLY in in case when I'm really fascinated by the experience. And this journey with Costa Rica DMC was one of that very rare occasion. I took a 8 pax group ( mostly friends) to Costa Rica from Europe in 2021 April - despite of the fact of the cancellation/PCR testing risk of covid. I guess I don't have to mention that the preparation took a long long time - many people with different wishes and different concerns. It took me a month to agree with all the terms - during this 30 days more than! 90+ emails were exchanged with the Tour Operator. Irene Azofeifa, our account manager was super patient. She could actually satisfy all our needs ... and changed the itinerary multiple times due to the moving focus ( ppl were dropping out from the team, new were coming in, new flight had to be chosen ...etc.). And on top of all she surprised the team - she was waiting for us outside at the airport to welcome us and to accompany us to our first accommodation :) We even received covid kits from her ( small bag, disinfectant, masks, map, etc..) we appreciated it a lot! So I have a 5+ rate to communication, support and also very quick response time. And about the journey - it was literally the dream we dreamed about. Literally everything was taken place in the very same order and with the same quality we agreed on. We travelled through the whole country in 16D/17N tailor made and personalized joinery - for a very affordable price (this was the very best pick in the market I can assure you about). From San Jose to Tortuguero and then Puerto Viejo, then to Arenal Mountain (rappel) , Monteverde ( zipline) and finally to Tamarindo. And also a BIG thank you goes to Alejandro to our guide and driver who stayed with us for the whole tour. He was super prepared and could always figure our our needs. Beside being a good driver he was a professional guide who knew EVERYTHING about the nature and the wildlife. He almost became our friend :) From all perspective I would give a 5+ to this Company. And for sure if I return ( which is highly probable) I will travel with them again! You should not hesitate to choose this Tour Operator - Definitely and literally the BEST! :)

9. Meleruk Indigenous Community

Gandoca Tours

Then we will see the process and elaboration of chocolate from the cocoa plant to the final product, we will also share a talk to learn about the life and worldview of the Bríbri people, then we will enjoy a traditional lunch made with organic products grown by the family, we will have a short time with the Buitrago family, where we will listen to their stories, talks. We undertake the return full of renewed energies and empirical knowledge of the Bribri ancestral culture.

Inclusions: Traditional Bribri lunch, vegetables from the garden chicken or pork also vegetarian option.

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By Departure751753

Super service on both sides of the border and with the boat transfert to Bocas del Toro. Fast and easy at the Panama border. Very satisfied !

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