Quick Facts
Average costs of stuff in Puerto Viejo
Money Exchange – No banks, but there is one money exchange spot. The exchange rate varies, but it is very reasonable. They do take travelers checks.
Overview
Puerto Viejo de Limon is one of the few beachside party towns that’s not completely over run with gringo style restraints and bars. You can probably attribute this to its four hour bus ride from San Jose. Not only does the cross country trek help keep the town unspoiled, but it also drives away the party hard, drink ‘till I cant move, hit on anything with boobs crowd. Now, this isn’t to stay Puerto Viejo isn’t a party town, it’s just a different kind of party.
Puerto Viejo might not be the place where everyone knows your name, unless of course your name is Ganja. It’s nearly impossible to walk around town without hearing locals call out this newly appointed nickname of yours. So, if you’re “special cigarette” packing type of tourist, you’ll be right at home.
All drugs aside, there are a few clubs along the beach that host arties every night of the week. Don’t worry about not being able to find the place, just follow the sounds of the blaring dance hall music. Once you find the place, all that’s left to do is pick up your dollar beer from the bar and try to remember what happened tomorrow.
Where to Stay
Ask anyone where to stay when visiting Puerto Viejo and they will say the same thing, Rocking J’s.
What’s not to love about a hostel that gives you a free popsicle upon check-in? Rocking J’s has easily become the number one arty spot in Puerto Viejo. Maybe it’s the abundance of beautiful receptionist J himself handpicked. Perhaps it’s the many images of Kama Sutra positions posted above the hammocks. Or, just maybe, it has something to do with the haze of smoke that can always be found somewhere on the property. Who knows just what draws people to this beachside hostel. But one things for sure, if you don’t come, you’ll never know.
J, the owner of the hostel, is a tanned, shirtless, ladies man. He’s the kind of guy who always makes you feel like a million bucks and treats you like his best friend. After knowing him for five minutes, you’ll think you were siblings separated at birth.
Paragraphs and pictures can’t do this amazing hostel justice, it’s just one place you have to see to truly enjoy.
Average Costs of Accommodation in Puerto Viejo
Top 5 Places to Stay in Puerto Viejo
Where to Eat
One of the most popular places to eat and hang out at night is Hot Rocks Café. This restaurant/outdoor movie theater is anything but your local eatery. The movies are certainly what bring people to Hot Rocks. On any given night there will 2 or 3 movies showing, free of change. Seriously, you don’t even have to buy food, you can just go and hang out.
While overpriced compared to local food stands, Hot Rocks still has some great local food. If you need a taste of home, I recommend the Pizza. The California Pizza Kitchen has nothing on this place. There are pizzas of sizes and styles, and at only $5 for a large pizza, who can complain?
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