What to do and see in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Province of Limon: The Best Outdoor Activities

April 10, 2022 Esmeralda Fenner

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. Jaguar Rescue Center

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5.0 based on 5,732 reviews

Jaguar Rescue Center

Jaguar Rescue Center Public Tours: Monday - Saturday (closed Sunday) $22 per person. Children under 10 are FREE! No reservation needed for public tours. 1.5 hours Private Tours: Monday - Saturday (closed Sunday) $75 per person. Children under 10 FREE! Reservation required for private tours. 2.5 hours WHAT TO BRING: The tours are outside and you will be walking. Water, sunblock, rain jacket or poncho, insect repellent, closed shoes. ALSO VISIT LA CEIBA NATURE RESERVE FOR DAY AND EVENING NATURE HIKES

2. Gecko Trail - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 555 reviews

Gecko Trail - Day Tours

Gecko Trail Costa Rica is full service travel agency based in Costa Rica. We offer a wide selection of tours, activities and transportation all over the country. We are specialized in helping clients to set up a customized and authentic experience of the real Costa Rica. We plan your trip to maximize your holiday time enjoying the incredible nature and wide selection of activities, and make sure to offer a fun, safe and hassle-free experience of the best Costa Rica has to offer - whether this is for individual travelers, couples or groups, we make sure you get the right fit. Our Vision• Excellence in customer service• Innovative travel options• Professionalism in dealing with clients as well as with vendors• Provide the best quality possible• Use local providers and help the local community grow in a sustainable way• Fair employment of local staff including accurate training and salary

3. Caribbean Surf School & Shop

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5.0 based on 111 reviews

Caribbean Surf School & Shop

We love to surf and we surf with love. Learn how to surf with Caribbean Surf School. We have waves for all levels, from Salsa Brava, the heaviest wave in Costa Rica, right outside our Surf Shop, to the perfect beginner waves of Black Beach to the fast beach break at Cocles and the classic longboarding waves of Punta Uva. Just come and try it!

4. Life & Culture Adventours

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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Life & Culture Adventours

Agencia de viajes. Etnoturismo Costa Rica, Tour, voluntariado, packets, lodge. Una agencia de viajes con desarrollo sostenible, respetando la cultura y la natraleza.

5. Surf Meds Caribe

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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Surf Meds Caribe

Surf company that offers surf lessons, equipment rentals, and surf and SUP tours for everyone, beginners to advanced, ages 3 and up.

6. Caribe Horse Riding Club

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Caribe Horse Riding Club

Have you always dreamed of riding and discover in a very eco-friendly way a sweet and beautiful horse on a picturesque beach and jungle? Make the very most of your time in Puerto Viejo by joining an exclusive horseback ride with special rescued and beautiful horses, along one of the most incredible, and undeveloped coast of Costa Rica. Our tours combine both Beach and Jungle and different rides, perfect for families to private rides for expert riders. If you prefer quality over quantity, if are looking for a place where the horses are beloved, then our Horseback Riding Adventure is for you. Your guide has a life long experience, our horses are all healthy, well fed and taken care of. We are the only stable to offer helmets and back protection. We have special gentle horses to accommodate children from 5 years old. We also offers special package such as swimming with the horses, honeymooners special, wedding events and also multi-days tours for the more expert riders... Just ask!

7. Playa Chiquita Riding Adventures

Casa Merlin, Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica +506 8307 0118 [email protected] http://www.playachiquitaridingadventures.com/
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Playa Chiquita Riding Adventures

Reviewed By AurizH

For me it's important that the horses I ride are being well kept, and after many years of experience with horses i know how a well kept and not so well kept horse looks like. With Annies horses there is no doubt. Healthy, happy, well trained and well kept horses with a owner who understands her animals. Aldo Annie is a super cool and easy going woman. We had a nice ride both in jungle and on the beach. Annie also showed us some wildlife we randomly came over, such as monkeys, butterflies and a sloth. Unfortunately there were too much waves and high tides for gallop in the sand, maybe something to consider if possible. Obviously this is out of Annies hands, and everything else was perfect :-)

8. Nativo Adventures

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Nativo Adventures

20 years of experience make us leaders in delivering the best adventures in Costa Rica's Southern Caribbean. We reforested and adapted our 44 hectares farm to create a safe enviroment, immersed in nature. Ziplining, hiking, rappelling, suspension bridges, tree climbing, Tarzan swing and Superman cable. We have everything to make your visit an unforgettable one!

9. Kailani Surf School & Shop

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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Kailani Surf School & Shop

The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is home to amazing waves, pristine jungle, and pura vida people! Learn how to surf with professional and certified surf instructors that know all the local beaches and can find the best (hidden) beaches for your specific surfing level. Guaranteed you will get up on your board!

10. Green Water SUP Tours

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Green Water SUP Tours

Green Water SUP Tours is a unique tour company combining the popular sport of stand up paddle boarding with exploring the Southern Caribbean and its natural beauty. Focused on our customers experience, we offer paddle board tours and lessons on the Caribbean Sea and nearby rivers. We are based out of Puerto Viejo, Limon where we have access to some of the most beautiful coastlines Costa Rica has to offer. Please come and visit us! Pura vida!

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