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Accommodations & Rates
 

INFO Low season is May 2nd to November 30th High season is December 1st to May 1st PREMIUM HIGH SEASON: Christmas to New Years & Easter week rates are 40% above High season. Terms of  our cancellation policy extend to ONE MONTH during Premium High Season. Add 16% local tax to all prices. Sorry; no children under 7 in 2nd floor rooms (ladders).	Cancellations made with less than 14 days notice are treated as "NO SHOWS" and are subject to full price of reservations. A $35 refund fee will be accessed on all cancellation refunds. NO EXCEPTIONS
	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Triple (3) Occupancy	Quadruple (4) Occupancy
SHARED BATHROOM 2nd Floor    We offer six rooms that share two bathrooms and two cold water showers. They come with screened windows and fans Some of the rooms face the tropical garden out back while others face the ocean. The rooms have use of the shared balcony facing the Caribbean waters. Sorry, no children under seven in these rooms. For the budget traveler who wants a neat place on the beach.	Low - $14 High - $19	Low - $21 High - $27	Low - $28 High - $35	Low - $35 High - $43
PRIVATE BATHROOM 2nd Floor    Come standard with hot water shower, screened windows and fan. The rooms have rustic bunk beds and high ceilings and use of the shared balcony facing the Caribbean waters. Sorry, no children under seven in these rooms. Pleasant rooms with a pleasant price.	Low - $20 High - $25	Low - $30 High - $35	Low - $40 High - $45	Low - $50 High - $55
OCEAN VIEW with PRIVATE BATHROOM 2nd Floor    Come standard with hot water shower, screened windows and fans. The rooms have rustic bunk beds and high ceilings and use of the shared balcony facing the Caribbean waters. Sorry, no children under seven in these rooms. Fall asleep to the sound of the rolling waves .	Low - $25 High - $30	Low - $35 High - $40	Low - $45 High - $50	Low - $55 High - $60
GARDEN ROOMS    Another option with private bathrooms is the garden rooms. More spacious with more privacy, they come with a hot water shower, mosquito nets, screened windows, fans and a private porch located in our tropical garden. We have two of these rooms that can be joined with the neighboring room for large family accommodations. Close to nature, private and quiet. Relax.	Low - $35 High - $40	Low - $45 High - $50	Low - $55 High - $60
KING SIZE TREE-ROOM - the Honeymooner A big spacious room with a king size bed, bed sofa, mosquito nets, screened windows, fan and rustic designs. The bathroom is big and has a hot water shower. Outside the cabin, you have a private furnished porch in the tropical garden. Big bed, privacy and lots of space. The sweet life .	Low - $40 High - $45	Low - $50 High - $55
SUITE WITH KITCHEN   We offer two big luxurious suites with private balconies overlooking the Talamanca mountains and the Caribbean waters.  Come standard with hot water shower, screened windows, fans, a large spacious living space and a fully equipped kitchen. Both have double full size bunk beds (Flintstone design) and are fully furnished with artistic rustic wooden designs. From your private balcony you can fully enjoy the view of the ocean, the sunset and the jungle. For someone who appreciates fine artistic wood work and nature.	Low - $55 High - $60	Low - $65 High - $70	Low - $75 High - $80	Low - $85 High - $90
PRIVATE CABIN We have a big private cabin as an option for larger groups who want to stay together. The cabin has two bedrooms downstairs with two single beds in each one. There is a big,  fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with cold water shower, a large living space and a covered terrace. Upstairs there is a big covered balcony and a large bedroom that holds up to five people.  With plenty of furniture, this a comfortable place to stay.  The cabin is located 20 meters from the beach and 3 minutes walk from Puerto Viejo center.  Daily cleaning service is NOT provide for the cabin.	This is a students favorite! 1-5  PEOPLE LOW: - $75 HIGH: - $85 Each additional person $5 (cabin holds up to 9 people) We offer special rates for longer stays

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ABOUT PUERTO VIEJO
Puerto Viejo has a strong Afro-Caribbean culture and feel. The culture here is also influenced by the Talamanca mountains, and the Bribri and Cabecar Indian indigenous people.

This quaint beach front community is more exposed to the sea than neighboring towns, which encourages shore side strolls, and dancing to live music in the evenings. Cabinas, cantinas, restaurants and craft stands line the shoreline with ever present reggae and calypso music in the backdrop. The palm and jungle fringed beaches with both black and white sand are good for both surfing and swimming. Puerto Viejo is a peaceful and diverse town offering many activities.

Regardless of how you like to travel, Puerto Viejo is an unforgettable vacation spot that is guaranteed to clear the mind from all the hustle and bustle back home.

GETTING HERE
We are on the Caribbean seashore, approximately 30 miles north of the Panamanian border.

The closest major airport is in Limon, about 40 miles to the north.  There are 2 national airlines offering service between Limon and San Jose, Costa Rica's capitol.  We would be glad to help you book your flight and arrange for your car rental, taxi or shuttle needs.

If you're driving from San Jose, take the Caribbean Highway (32) to Limon.  In Limon, turn south onto Highway 36 at the Texaco gas station on your right (you can't miss it).  There are signs to Puerto Viejo before the station, and all along the coast as you drive south.

You can take the bus from San Jose, too.  The Terminal Gran Caribe Station has express and local buses daily both to Limon and on through to Puerto Viejo.   Several tour guides offer airport and hotel pickup and direct service here, too.

When the coastal road reaches the ocean at Playa Negra, we are about half a kilometer further.  Kaya's Place is located 200 meters before the bridge at the entrance to the town of Puerto Viejo.  We're on the right hand side of the road, and the beach is, well...right there!  Welcome

 

SOME THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND PUERTO VIEJO

GETTING AROUND:
Walking - the village is small and you can walk end to end in less than 15 minutes.
Bicycle - the area is mostly flat and many sites can be reached easily by bike.
Mopeds - hourly and daily rentals are available.
Horses - ride along the beach or into the jungle - with and without guides.
Bus - very reasonable and reliable when you want to venture further.
Taxis - reasonable rates.
Car Rentals - We would be happy to provide a rental car for you, by the day, week, month, or year. (...might as well buy your own if your that hooked!)

BEACHES AND OCEAN:
Swimming - Black Beach (Playa Negra) offers the safest swimming and calmest waters in Puerto Viejo. Swimming is also pleasant in the natural sea pools and coral reefs around Stanford's or Johnny's Place in the center of town. Take a day trip to the any of the many beautiful beaches between Cahuita National Park and Manzanillo.  Enjoy a day you will never forget.

Surfing – Home of the world-famous Salsa Brava Break,  Puerto Viejo has the best surfing on the Caribbean coast and arguably in all of Costa Rica. Beginners and advanced surfers can both find satisfying waves.  We host 2 world-class surf competitions each year.

Boogie boarding - is popular and a good option for those who want to fully enjoy the waves without surfing.

Snorkeling and Diving - either off a boat or the coast. The underwater coral reefs and tropical fish are breathtaking (try Punta Uva, with calm waters and white sand).

Boat Tours - Local fishermen offer ocean tours for fishing, sight-seeing or just to enjoy the ocean air.  We even have a world famous booze cruise. 

INLAND - JUNGLES, FARMS, WATERFALLS, ETC.
Puerto Viejo is considered the gateway to the most bio-diverse region on the planet, found within the Talamanca mountain range.  Visit the beaches of Cocles and perhaps view a soccer game on the small fields often packed with locals on Sundays. Explore one of the indiginous Reservations and learn about these ancient yet still productive cultures.  Home Creek's Indian Reservation 4 km north of Puerto Viejo. Visit the Georgia Botanical Gardens. The owners have been growing spices, tropical fruits and ornamental plants for over 20 years. To the north the Butterfly Garden is a large screened garden representing many of the local butterflies in a natural environment. Also to the north, the Sloth Hospital helps sloths that have been hurt by cars, power lines, etc. They have a wonderful boat tour that takes you through the canals and lagoons where you can see sloths in the wild as well as other wildlife.

Bird Watching - This is one of the best places in the world to see a multitude of colorful birds. Many can be seen right from the hotel.  

Tours – There is a wide choice of tour types, provided by local guides and outfitters.  To fully view the plants and wildlife of the Caribbean coast, we recommend you take guided tours.

Canopy Tours - view the jungle from the top of the trees.

Jungle Tours – Cahuita National Park, and the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge are two large national parks are close at hand to see wildlife and fauna. Alligators, iguanas, reptiles, owls, monkeys, and parrots are common sites.

Farm Tours – Chocolate and Cacao demonstrations, medicinal and botanical gardens.  Local farmers demonstrate how crops are raised in a jungle environment, both by horse or by foot available.

Waterfalls - cool off in the water and enjoy the sites.

Turtle Watching - several options are available to see them and to learn how important they are to the local ecology.

River Rafting - if you want a thrill ride and to see beautiful jungle at the same time try this on your way back home. Most of the rafting trips include transport back to San José.

RESTAURANTS
Puerto Viejo has a diverse selection of foods, both local and international. European, Middle Eastern, Asian, US and of course the local flavors are all represented here. Small cafes, bakeries and street vendors offer various foods all over town.

Our favorite restaurant is Trattoria de Cesare, located right behind Kaya's Place Hotel.  Soda Miss Lidia's has amazing Caribbean dishes with typical sides. Her chocolate cake is excellent. Loco Natural has exciting noveau cuisine, and has live music Wednesday through Sunday. For Asian food and sushi, Restaurante Stanfords has an extensive selection of exotic dishes. El Oro serves delicious seafood. Maxis in Manzanillo has lobster and red snapper at an excellent price. Bread and Chocolate, a local bakery, serves breakfast and lunch - everything is good.  Peace and Love serves great food all day. They have daily specials and a big breakfast for a reasonable price.

 It is not possible to mention all of the great spots to eat.  If you're looking for something special, ask around, it's here.

NIGHT LIFE
In the tropics, the sun goes down around six every day.  Puerto Viejo comes alive at night!

Stores, crafts vendors, restaurants, bars and discos all cater to those who enjoy the nightlife.  Johnny's Place has Ladies Night on Thursdays and is the most popular disco on Saturday nights.  Stanford's Discotheque also crowds up on weekends with an interesting mix of hit list music, salsa, soca and merengue.  Every Wednesday Maritza hosts Open Jam Night, with performances from knock-out local talent and tourists.  They also host live Calypso music Sunday nights, attracting many locals for an evening of song and dancing.  Hot Rocks has a big screen with two movies showing every night.  Sunset Bar is a popular Sports Bar.

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