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Puerto Viejo Satellite

Well for a 6am flight you could either leave the afternoon before on the afternoon shuttle from Caribe Shuttle or MyPinkBus and have them bring you to an airport hotel. Or you can maximize your time on the coast and book a private transport leaving at something like midnight and go straight to the airport. With large luggage either of those options is probably easier than the public bus.

March 05, 2024

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Kitty

Hi there we leave PV on March 20th to arrive in Alejuela before a 6.00 flight on the 21st SJO
We have two large suitcases and want to travel with at least hassle as possible
What would you suggest ?

March 05, 2024

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

Hi Scott, glad you found the info useful! Yes, I haven't heard of any changes on the Manzanillo to PV schedule, it changes very infrequently. MEPE is not always the best with letting the community know though so if you do happen to see a new schedule update posted on their window, do let us know!

January 29, 2024

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Scott

Thank you for all the information. Do you know if the Puerto Viejo - Manzanillo bus schedule is still the same as of 2024? Thanks!

January 29, 2024

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

Buses run 365 days a year. There are some days with reduced service such as Christmas Day but I think Jan 1 will be normal. The bus company Mepe will post any updates in December.

August 18, 2023

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Cata

Hello, do the buses run normally for the end of the year?

I will be there on 31 and 01. I want to move between Cahuita - Puerto Viejo, is it possible to find buses?

Also, does anyone know if the parks in Cahuita and Manzanillo are open to the public on those days?

Thanks in advance,

August 18, 2023

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Sharan

I believe that one of the things that makes a difference in Costa Rica, is our education. We have no army to invest in it and is a disrespectful and shameful business that people like you came here to play with that
EDUCATION IS FREE and to make your business out of the need of the town, is simply disgusting
Instead, if you really want help, you may help to support public schools

August 09, 2023

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Shonna

Are there days that the restaurants are closed? What is the rainy season hours? I read that a lot of places are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday or closed completely...

July 03, 2023

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

That's going to be tough to get there in one day. You're going to have to go via San José or Arenal. One suggestion which might make it fun is to book a rafting trip with pickup in Puerto Viejo and dropoff in Arenal spend the night in Arenal then the next day take a shuttle from Arenal to Hermosa. If you don't want to do the rafting you could get to Arenal with a shuttle too.

Alternatively take a bus or shuttle or Sansa flight to San Jose then a bus to Liberia (plus taxi 27 km to Hermosa) or shuttle San Jose to Hermosa.

If you want to go with rafting or shuttles, feel free to email us at info@puertoviejosatellite.com and we'll have one of our travel experts book whatever works best for you.

June 12, 2023

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Enrique

My girlfriend and I will be in Puerto Viejo for 9 days. Then we are meeting some friends in Playa Hermosa on the Pacific. What type of transportation would recommend for us to get to the Pacific?

June 11, 2023

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Jill Rubin

Hi,

Is there any place in town that rent bikes for a families (my kids have 24" bikes)? We are thinking of coming for a week and it would be nice to get around by bike some of the time. Thanks! Jill

May 19, 2023

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

Local bus schedule is above, doesn't room too often but it is easy. The Jaguar reserve is only a couple hundred meters off the main road that the bus runs on. Taxi or tuktuk very easy.

April 06, 2023

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

No, I wouldn't say so. Most locals speak Spanish first. But English is very widely spoken.

March 21, 2023

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

I can't speak to how the Caribbean ziplining compares to others, I've heard good things but it isn't the biggest in the country or anything. It is quite close to Puerto Viejo though which is nice since some of the others, e.g. from San Jose, require a long transport first.

Booking a couple days in Tortuguero is an excellent idea. The Tortuguero package that we recommend can be booked with different start and end points so you could have them pick you up in San José and drop you in Puerto Viejo at the end. As you've discovered the rafting trip works that way too so it's a great idea to book it on the day you leave Puerto Viejo and then you'll end up in San Jose.

I personally don't think a rental car is needed for Puerto Viejo. The whole area from Puerto Viejo south to Manzanillo along the beach is quite flat and quite bikeable and bike rental are everywhere and cheap. There are also lots of taxis, local buses (albeit not too frequent) and other options too such as golf carts, tuktuks. The local transport page has more info.

March 21, 2023

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Eileen Kennedy

Firstly, thank you for your information and links. They have been so helpful.

I was wondering if you would recommend ziplining in this Puerto Viejo area? We want to fit it in somewhere on our travels to Costa Rica but I am not sure where.

We are coming from San Jose (we are going to have a couple of day trips out of that location - not sure exactly what at this time). We are taking an 8 day tour including some central/Pacific stops. After our tour we want to spent 2 days in Tortugero followed by 3-4 days in Puerto Viejo. We are also considering going for day trip to Panama. We would like to take the rafting trip back to San Jose too.

How I could book these to include transportation. Also; would you recommend a rental car in Puerto Viejo? We want the most adventurous ziplining - what would you suggest? It can be in another area.

March 19, 2023

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Jean-Robert

Is English still the main language spoken?

March 19, 2023

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Alicia

Hola! sé que había un vuelo que salía del aerupoerto de Albrook en Panamá hacia Puerto viejo en avioneta, pero no lo encuentro. Sabes si sigue en funcionamiento o si conoces de esta ruta?

January 23, 2023

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

This isn't really the zone for that...that would be something you'd find near Monteverde, Arenal or the Central Valley from San Jose.

December 16, 2022

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tom veasy

Any one know if there is any where to fish off the beach. I need to know if I should bring a fly or spin rod. Thanks, Tom

November 16, 2022

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Marian Rivkind

Hi Michael, thanks for your share. I’m wondering how your move has been? Is your Airbnb up and running? My mother and I are planning a trip there and wouldn’t it be neat if we booked your place? Pura Vida! Hope to hear from you soon:) Marian

March 22, 2022

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Drew

Since last night playa negra is knee deep in sargassum ... anyone know of a beach between here and Manzanillo where we can swim today? Thanks!

March 06, 2022

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Shari

Hello Michael, I just read your comment about settling in Puerto Viejo. Wondering how it is feeling 2 years in. We are also educator/artists looking for land to buy for arts community and started considering costa rica and this area. Curious about your experience there. You can also respond directly to sharidavis3@gmail

January 11, 2022

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Federico Rodriguez

Hola ya se encuentran operando los shuttles desde Puerto Viejo a Bocas del Toro? y para la vuelta hay posibilidad de vuelos a San José? Estaríamos viajando en Enero 2022.

December 01, 2021

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Nidia

Buenas, muchas gracias por la información, muy completo. Una consulta: si soy extranjera (argentina) y quiero renovar mi estadía en Costa Rica, ¿cuánto tiempo debo quedarme en Bocas para renovar la estadía en Costa Rica o puedo devolverme el mismo día a Costa Rica y con eso ya se renueva el tiempo de estadía? Gracias

November 16, 2021

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Harry

@Andrea Brombacher

Wir wünschen dir alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
Ganz lieben Gruß von den Binzener!

Harry & Elvira

October 25, 2021

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Harry

@Andrea Brombacher

Wir wünschen dir alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
Ganz lieben Gruß von den Binzener!

Harry & Elvira

October 25, 2021

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Kyley

Does anyone know of any schools in the Puerto Viejo area that are in session closer to September through May? My family is considering a move there but would need to be in the States June through August for work.

October 13, 2021

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Ana Sandrea

Gracias por tu artículo, vivo aquí una parte del año y confirmo todo lo que dices.

July 02, 2021

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Borja Arcones Velasco

Buenas,


Una duda, yo voy en carro hasta puerto viejo y depués cogería un shuttle para ir hasta Costa Rica, ¿Que podría hacer con el carro? Es decir existe algún parking donde pueda dejar el coche durante los tres días que voy a bocas de toro?



Un saludo

June 15, 2021

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Iguana Surfer

Thank you this is very helpful! I love renting bikes here and riding around once you are here. I have only rented cars to get here from San Jose & Tamarindo. Best way to go if you can!

April 13, 2021

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

Caribe Shuttle me dijó que van a operar los shuttles lo más rápido posible después del el 5 de abril -- probablemente dentro de una semana. No estoy seguro sobre los otros compañias. Vamos a anunciarlo en nuestra página de noticias.

Caribe Shuttle advised me they would be restarting their shuttle routes as quickly as possible after the Apr 5 border opening; probably within a week. We will make an announcement on our news page.

April 01, 2021

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sdsds

hola al parecer ya se va a reabrir, eso quiere decir que habran shuttles?

https://www.periodicomensaje.com/turismo-negocios/6535-fronteras-terrestres-abriran-a-partir-del-05-de-abril-para-turismo

April 01, 2021

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

Costa Rica ha cerrado la frontera desde Panamá hasta hasta al menos el 1 de abril, la noticia aquí.

Por esta razón, ninguna de los transportes turísticos están operando.

Se puede entrar Panamá pero solo Costarricenses y residentes pueden regresar a Costa Rica por tierra (y ellos necesitan hacer una cuarentena después). O, puede volar pero solo vuelos a Costa Rica desde la Ciudad de Panamá ahora.

March 01, 2021

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

None of the shuttle companies are operating transport over the border currently as the border is closed going from Panama to Costa Rica (until at least the end of March). You could make your own way to the border and then walk across into Panama but the only way back to Costa Rica at that point (except for citizens and legal residents) would be to go to Panama City and fly back to San José. Citizens and legal residents can cross back into Costa Rica at the land border but they will be required to quarantine when entering that way (which is not the case for flying).

February 25, 2021

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Gecko Trail Costa Rica

In theory you should be fine. The 6am shuttle will get you to the airport by noon if all goes well. At the end there is always a certain risk you have to be willing to take if you travel the day you depart. But if all goes well and you for sure do not have to be at the airport 2 or 3 hours prior departure, you should be fine with this shuttle.

February 21, 2021

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Tina

Hi, my daughter and I have a flight out of SJO on March 6. Our flight leaves at 2:11pm. The shuttle leaves PV at 6am. With the construction on Route 32, will we make our flight. We don’t have to check bags, if we get to the airport by 1:00pm we should be okay. Thoughts?

February 20, 2021

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Adele

Hello! We are staying in Cocles for a month and are looking to either buy two bikes or an affordable month rental- any tips?

January 07, 2021

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Marcelo from Suiza

Nuestra estncia en el Hoetel Guaranâ fue muy buena. El peronal del Hotel es muy amable y nos ayudaron en todo meomento. Las habitaciones son limpias y confortables, además hay un Supermercado y un Banco muy cerda del Hotel. Todo está muy cerca incluso la estación de buses. Seguro volveremos a hospedarnos en el Hotel Guaraná.
Saludos desde Suiza.

April 15, 2020

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Jack Jacobsen

Hi, can you tell me where the bus stop is in Cocles to catch the bus to manzanillo? I can't seem to find that info anywhere. If that info is online, feel free to just point me to the correct information. Thanks!

March 14, 2020

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

I don't have the exact number but it will be very affordable, under 2,000 colones I would guess...I wouldn't worry too much the bus drivers are very reliable and have change. Just make sure you have colones.

February 26, 2020

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

I'm not sure how you want to travel to Tortuguero -- you said you don't want to travel by public bus or by shuttle so how were you hoping to get there? You can drive yourself to the boat launches, that's pretty much the only other way. In any case, there's a very detailed guide to travel between Puerto Viejo and Tortuguero on our travel to Tortuguero page. That shows you all the possible options.

February 25, 2020

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Sarah Melissa Siegesleitner

Hey, I want to go from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero, but not by public bus or by shuttle. Is this possible?
I can't find anything. Some locals told me it's possible from Puerto Limón,but I can't find a anything on the internet.

February 23, 2020

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

Hi George, Sorry for the confusion. MEPE announced schedule changes in late December and we updated them on the site but not the text surrounding them. According to MEPE's announcement the new schedule which is shown above is the same 7 days a week. I've corrected it above.

February 23, 2020

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I'll be using the public bus to travel to Punta Uva to Cahuita, my rented house is on the beach side, do I have to go to the Punta Uva bus stop

February 03, 2020

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

Theoretically possible but probably not unless you booked some private transport. You'd have to go near Puerto Viejo to do it anyway so it would be a lot easier if you stopped here. The latest shuttle to Bocas from PV leaves at noon and the trip from Tortuguero takes a while too. For private transport options, contact one of our travel partners such as Gecko Trail. Another possibility which would be the fastest though it could add up in cost is fly Tortuguero to San Jose with Sansa then fly San Jose to Bocas with Skyway. More info on our Tortuguero and Bocas pages.

January 26, 2020

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Stefannie

Hi

Im going to Tortuguero and afterwards I want to go to Bocas. Is it possible to get there in one day or should I stay in Puerto viejo ans then continue? Thanks for your help

January 23, 2020

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Stefannie

Hi

Im going to Tortuguero and afterwards I want to go to Bocas. Is it possible to get there in one day or should I stay in Puerto viejo ans then continue? Thanks for your help

January 23, 2020

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

At that hour your options are overnight in San Jose or book a private driver. I don't recommend driving yourself at that hour if you were considering a rental car.

December 21, 2019

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Maria

Hello! We’re landing at 5.30 pm at San Jose on the 27th of December and are going to Puerto Viejo - what is the best option for us? I see on the schedules there is nothing running after 6pm - is there any option we can book (is it safe?) or do we have to spend the night in San Jose? Thank you!

December 21, 2019

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December 04, 2019

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Doug

Definitely takes the crown for the best coffee in Puerto now! Cool space with chill music and friendly staff. And some great looking clothes and gear!

November 26, 2019

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Doug

Andrés put on a new chain for me today and was super professional, super fast and very reasonably priced. Thank you Andrés!

November 25, 2019

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Puerto Viejo Satellite

MEPE generally runs some service on that day but they may not run all buses. I haven't seen them post a holiday schedule yet unfortunately.

November 24, 2019

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Maya denola

Hello, arriving in SJO Christmas morning. Will buses be running that day to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca?

Thank you!

November 24, 2019