![]() ![]() February and March are typically drier months when you can enjoy a well-watered, greener version of the town. ![]() Puerto Viejo has a significant amount of rainfall in the rainy season from November to January and then once again from April to August. Puerto Viejo’s weather is absolutely tropical, unapologetically so. If you’re planning on discovering the dizzying tropical landscapes and plentiful Costa Rican jungle for yourself, here is what to know before your trip:Ī post shared by Puerto Viejo Weather and Best Time To Travel Not to be confused with Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca’s slow-paced town is the go-to destination in Costa Rica for travelers who shun the luxury lifestyle and prefer to fully ‘pura vida’ their way through the trip.ĭensely populated with African descent communities, Puerto Viejo is popular amongst Black travelers because of its rich indigenous culture, offering a vastly different experience from the Pacific coast. The popular beach town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is deeply inspired by Jamaican culture, displaying colorful references to the Rastafari faith in art, mentality and even in the Reggae music found distantly sung or playing in the palm-tree lined streets. For lovers of surfing and snorkeling, the Caribbean is one of the most beautiful options.The first thing to know about Puerto Viejo is that it packs all the punch and flavor of what you expect from one of Central America’s most undeniably Caribbean coastal towns. Given the pleasant temperature and the wonderful places offered, the visitor can practice numerous activities such as swimming, walking in the middle of the forest, diving in the marine paths, surfing, playing soccer or beach volleyball, or exercising on the beach. Also, visitors can experience extraordinary moments observing the flora and fauna, taking pictures and learning about the different species such as the red, howler, and white-faced monkeys, sloths of two and three fingers, squirrels, hummingbirds, toucans, night herons, coatis, hawks, tree and rain frogs, hundreds of insects, and turtles such as leatherback, green and hawksbill. ![]() The park protects and preserves a variety of species of marine flora and fauna, as well as white sandy beaches of great scenic beauty. ![]() It has an extension of 22,400 hectares of territorial sea, 1,067 hectares of terrestrial, and 600 hectares of coral reef. The Cahuita National Park was created in the year 1970 with the purpose of protecting the most important coral reef in the country, and is located within the tropical humid forest’s life zone. Its natural wealth is very well represented in the Cahuita National Park and in the live coral reefs (35 coral species) that surround Punta Cahuita. Its beaches, both volcanic black sand, and clear sand, keep visitors delighted while enjoying the sun and the rainforest that reaches the seashore. Its gastronomy, music, and customs make this area a wonderful attraction for both national and foreign visitors. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita are two towns located in the Caribbean area of the country, and are clearly identified by their cultural richness, full of Afro-descendant and indigenous nuances that form a unique blend in the country. ![]()
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