Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Offers overnights in Tortuguero (US$95 to US$199), along with the usual local tours. Also
has its very own 23-platform, 2.1km-long canopy tour (US$55), complete with Tarzan
swing.
Caribe Shuttle
TOUR
Based at Rocking J's Hostel, this company offers a wide variety of tours in the Puerto
Viejo area and also specializes in excursions to Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Sleeping
Puerto Viejo has a little bit of everything. All budget spots have private hot-water bath-
rooms unless otherwise stated. Note that rates are generally discounted slightly when paid
in cash.
Hotel Pura Vida
HOTEL
room US$28/32/42; )
Despite the budget prices, this Chilean-German-run inn opposite the soccer field offers
solidly midrange amenities. Ten breezy, immaculate rooms come clad in polished wood,
bright linens and ceramic-tile floors; No 6 is especially nice, with views of town from its
solar-heated shower. There's a lounge with easy chairs and hammocks, and breakfasts,
snacks and chilled beers are available.
Rocking J's
HOSTEL
US$7, dm/d/tr US$11/26/39, ste US$60-70; )
Puerto Viejo's grooviest hostel and 'hammock hotel' is owned by the charismatic, mis-
chievous 'J,' who organizes full-moon parties and drinking games. Good times, good vibes
and new friends await here. The accommodations are basic: tight rows of tents and ham-
mocks, snug dorms and private doubles share rickety showers in an environment
brightened by a veritable explosion of psychedelic mosaics.
