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Playa Cocles
A broad stretch of white-sand beach lies just 1.5km east of Puerto Viejo, offering proxim-
ity to the village and its many restaurants, but plenty of peace and quiet, too.
Cabinas El Tesoro
CABINA
( 2750-0128;
www.cabinaseltesoro.com
;
dm US$10, d/tr/q with fan US$35/45/55, with air-con
US$60/70/80; )
Directly opposite the Playa Cocles beach break are these 12 clean, simple
cabinas
with tile
floors and queen beds, some with air-con and cable TV. The attached Mi Casa Hostel
sleeps 16 in four-bed dorms. Bikes can be rented onsite, and surfboard rentals and lessons
are available across the road. The bar next door hosts live music on Tuesday.
Finca Chica
BUNGALOW
( 2750-1919;
www.fincachica.com
;
bungalows US$65-130, per week US$370-750; )
Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, these four stand-alone wooden houses range from a
two-person bungalow to an amazing three-story structure known as 'La Casita del Río' that
sleeps up to six people. All have fully equipped kitchens, and three have spacious living
and dining areas. It's tucked down a dead-end dirt driveway, a few hundred meters off the
main road.
El Tucán Jungle Lodge
CABINA
( 2750-0026;
www.eltucanjunglelodge.com
;
s/d/tr/q US$38/50/60/70; )
Only 1km off the road, this jungle retreat feels miles from anywhere, making it ideal for
bird-watchers. Four clean wooden
cabinas
on the banks of the Caño Negro share a broad
patio with hammocks from which you can observe sloths, toucans and more. Upon re-
quest, the welcoming German owners serve breakfast (per person US$5) and organize
walks in the area.
La Isla Inn
CABINA
(
2750-0109;
www.laislainn.com
; s/d with fan US$62/79, with air-con US$73/102;
)
