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Puerto Viejo Hidden Gems and Waterfall

Puerto Viejo · Caribbean Coast

Puerto Viejo Hidden Gems and Waterfall

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About this experience

It is best to take this experience on your first days here since you will learn a lot about the area, things to do here and places to visit, so you can decide what you want to do for the remainder of your vacation here. I enjoy sharing my knowledge about animals, this area and it's unique culture. We will first visit The Cliff, a special place with breathtaking views of the ocean. On the hike to there and back we may see sloths and monkeys. At the Cliff you can take some amazing photos, it’s the perfect instagram opportunity. Then we'll drive around the town so you will get to know where is what. We will then visit Iguana Project, protected area where iguanas are raised to be released into the forest. This project is in a Bri Bri farm, so you will also learn about medicinal plants and Bri Bri culture. After that we will go to the waterfalls, a magical place in the woods, where we will relax and swim in the waterfall pool, share drinks and chat about Puerto Viejo and Pura Vida!

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Getting there

Hotel pickup in Puerto Viejo

Picks up at 24 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Shawandha Lodge
  • Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort
  • Namu Hotel Garden Spa
  • Ocean's Breeze Apartment and Rooms
  • Hotel Casa Bonita
  • Casitas Coloradas Puerto Viejo
  • +18 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Where

Cocles

What you'll do

  1. Our first destination is The Cliff. This is the place where magnificent pictures could be taken. We will do a little hike on a beach-jungle trail to this beautiful viewpoint. The walk is not difficult or long, there are just two easy steps up and the top is breathtaking with stunning views of ocean and the area. This is a perfect instagram photo opportunity!

    45 min here

  2. Pick up time around 10 am, transportation to Cocles. I will pick you up at your Hotel or Airbnb in Puerto Viejo area in a comfortable air conditioned car, and we’ll start our experience

    15 min here

  3. We will drive trough and shortly stop at some locations in Puerto Viejo town when I will share with you my recommendations about restaurants, places to go, things to do, and also practical things like ATMs, banks, rentals etc. You will learn which beaches are good for surfing, which for swimming and which for snorkelling, where are the places where you can spot animals, where is the best Caribbean restaurant and where to go if you are craving sushi, and where to dance the night away. You will also learn about local culture, lifestyle and history of Puerto Viejo.

    30 min here

  4. Transportation to Kekoldi Indigenous reserve

    15 min here

  5. Transportation to Bri Bri waterfalls with a brief stop at the supermarket where I’ll buy drinks to share at the waterfalls.

    20 min here

  6. Then we will go to the Iguana Project, breeding and releasing green iguana sanctuary, located in the Kekoldi indigenous Bri Bri area, where you can see free iguanas close-by. You will also learn about Bri Bri’s culture and medicinal plants used by BriBris and meet Juana, BriBri lady who started this project.

    35 min hereAdmission included

  7. Then we will go to the Bri Bri Waterfall, the magical place in the woods, where we will relax, swim in the waterfall pool, have beers (or some other drink) and talk about Puerto Viejo and Costa Rica. There is aproximatelly 80 steps down to the waterfall, mostly small. Bring water, sunscreen, mosquito spray, shoes/sandals rather than flip flops, water shoes and towel if you have them

    1.3h hereAdmission included

  8. Transportation to Puerto Viejo area, drop off at your Hotel or Airbnb

    30 min here

What's included

Included

  • Or any other non-alcoholic drink or soda or water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Kekoldi Bri Bri Iguana Project and Entrance to Bri Bri Waterfall

Good to know

  • Easy physical level
  • Public transport nearby

Guided in en.

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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