Patrick Brunelle

My Trip to Puerto Viejo

By Patrick Brunelle ⋅ January 7, 2008 ⋅  Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

Puerto Viejo I now regard as my favorite location in all of Costa Rica. I feel quite badly about not having brought anyone who visited me initially to Puerto Viejo, but I really had no idea this kind of place could be found in Costa Rica. It truly is paradise on Earth, and has a Jamaican vibe without all of the violence and poverty. The people are amazing and the city is unreal. Peace and Love seems to be the theme of this place, and I already can’t wait to go back. It is a quick four hour drive from my place, and I will be returning in two weeks. I met a great group of locals there and they invited me to stay with them once I return.

What makes this place so amazing is that it has yet to be inundated with resorts and has managed to keep a somewhat rustic vibe. It is still untouched beauty that can be seen by all. Wonderful empty beaches are everywhere, but if you want to see people all you have to do is go to one of the beaches where hundreds of surfers can be found.

A cursory warning to anyone wanting to swim on some of the more dangerous beaches in this region (which are usually those that have the most amount surfers attempting to ride the massive waves): Red flag means danger.

A more thorough explanation will follow in a future blog post.