| The pristine beaches
at Puerto Viejo de Limón are some of the most beautiful in
the country. The area is home to three different cultures: descendents
of black farmers who grew coconut and cocoa, and speak English and
afro Caribbean Creole called Mekatelyu. Indigenous people from the
Bri-Bri and Cabecar tribes, and people of Spanish descent. Early morning
bird-walks, night hikes, sea kayaking, snorkeling, and dolphin-watching
trips are some of the activities in the area. Beyond the reef in Puerto
Viejo is a famous surfing spot called Salsa Brava. Try some rice and
beans cooked with coconut milk, sweet pan bon, delicious journey cake
or other Caribbean cuisine while you are there. There is a bank, a clinic, dentist, night life, public telephones, hair saloon and other services in Puerto Viejo. The temperatures range between 23ºC and 30ºC. Expect humidity and cooling breezes. The sun is very strong, so you won't normally see locals lying out at midday. Rejoice in the occasional rainy day, and use its coolness for some special activity. |
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