Visit beaches with white or black sand adjacent to forests dense with lush vegetation.
The strong Afro-Caribbean influence will deepen your experience as you get a taste of the true local, exotic culture here. From June to October you can even bear witness to green turtles spawning at the beaches of the National Park of Tortuguero, also a magnet for sports fishermen and birdwatchers.
Le Caméléon is a boutique hotel located in Puerto Viejo de Limón, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. With its laid back attitude and Caribbean life style, Puerto Viejo has it all: long walks on the pristine beaches, exotic flora and fauna in a wildlife refuge, snorkeling or diving among the many reefs in crystal clear waters, world-class surfing, mountain biking, kayaking and cultural visits to indigenous communities. Cocles Beach with its beautiful golden sand is walking distance from the hotel.
The hotel is contemporary with natural elements and a minimalist decor that creates a relaxing and elegant atmosphere, specially designed for the upscale traveler. The hotel features Le Numu, the international cuisine restaurant that will delight the most discriminating guests, and Numu Bar, the international bar to enjoy an exclusive selection of beverages and music.
La Costa de Papito
Located on the beach road 1 ½ kilometers from the town of Puerto Viejo, La Costa de Papito is a lush tropical “Garden of Eden” on the edge of the jungle or as the locals call it, “where the jungle meets the sea”.
The site is comprised of inviting bungalows that are elegant, individually designed rustic wooden structures. There are 13 strategically located in a lush 5 acre tropical garden. Large windows open onto a world of butterflies, birds, iguanas and docile sloths.
Not to mention tropical fruit trees and flowers. This is paradise.
Pacuare Lodge – San Alberto
A visit to the Pacuare Lodge is a journey to a magical place where the beauty and diversity of tropical nature delight the senses, authentic Costa Rican hospitality makes you feel like part of the family and the outdoor adventures range from exhilarating to sublime. The lodge’s comfortable bungalows and elegant suites are nestled between a pristine wilderness reserve and the Pacuare River, Costa Rica’s most spectacular white water route. It is surrounded by tropical rainforest where colorful birds and butterflies flit through exuberant foliage and the songs of toucans and oropendolas complement the soothing sound of flowing water.
The Pacuare Lodge is truly unique, a jungle lodge where gourmet dinners are accompanied by candlelight and a wine list, and where adventure travel activities are complemented by a spa, honeymoon packages and suites with private pools. It is also an exemplary ecolodge that conserves  300 hectares (740 acres) of rainforest, and is committed to mitigating tourism’s impact through eco-friendly accommodations and projects that benefit local communities. Such good practices helped the Pacuare Lodge earn the Rainforest Alliance Verified seal and the highest rating under the Costa Rican government’s Sustainable Tourism Certification. The lodge also maintains the highest safety standards, and a dedication to details and friendly service that makes every stay special. It is hardly a coincidence that so many people say the Pacuare Lodge was the highpoint of their Costa Rica vacation.
Mawamba Lodge
The Mawamba Lodge offers its guests a hideaway to enjoy nature on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. The unique location of the lodge on a sandbar between the Torteguero canals and the Caribbean Sea allows direct access to the beach and the canals.
Covering 15 acres, Mawamba Lodge is a nature lovers paradise combining rustic accommodations with the lush rainforest. Each room is built in the rainforest and is equipped with one double and a single bed or 3 single beds. Being in the rain forest means you will get tranquil garden views, exuberant jungle vegetation, exotic birds and wildlife. It is a perfect balance of nature.
Services Include: Swimming pool with Jacuzzi,Family-style restaurant with local and international cuisine, Katonga floating restaurant, Bar, Souvenir shop, Relaxing ranchos with hammocks, Natural trails, Beach access within walking distance, Sand volleyball court, Conference room, Internet access, Biodigester
La Kukula Lodge
Kukula is the name given to sloths (Bradypus tridactilus) by inhabitants of the south Caribbean region of Costa Rica. No one knows the exact origin of the word but it is believed to derive from one of the many indigenous languages.
La Kukula Lodge is situated in the heart of the south Caribbean jungle of Costa Rica, yet only 300 metres from the white sands of PlayaChiquita /Puerto Viejo de Limon. With 8 rooms available, our lodge is ideal for visitors looking to relax and revitalize themselves.
Each room is en suite, equipped with hot water, fans and mosquito nets, and has fantastic views from private terraces onto the sylvan garden.
Puerto Viejo Hotel Banana Azul
Experience authentic Costa Rica. Banana Azul in Puerto Viejo is Costa Rica for the traveler who wants a genuine vacation near a beautiful beach that stretches for miles.
Your hosts Colin (from Vancouver, Canada) and Roberto (from San Jose, Costa Rica) have built a hotel out of local hardwoods boasting 12 beautiful guest rooms, all with private bath and free wireless internet, Banana Azul accommodates adventurous travelers looking for a comfortable, tranquil place to stay while visiting the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.
Relax under one of the new shade ranchos and enjoy some poolside bar service.
The Sloth Sanctuary
For the Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica to be a facility that advocates the protection and rehabilitation of sloths in recovery, specifically through the study, research and exchange of knowledge that facilitates the development of scientific information for Costa Rica’s two species of sloths, the Bradypus variegates – “Three-fingered sloth” and Choloepus hoffmanni – “Two-fingered” sloth. The sanctuary shall strive to promote and foster initiatives that heighten people’s awareness of sloths and to provide educational information on the importance of the species and their Costa Rican environment.