A Surfer's Paradise
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Cocles is the first community south of Puerto Viejo and it north of Playa Chiquita. It is one of the most well developed. The beautiful beach is very popular with surfers, especially at the northern end, and also for swimmers. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards via the community supported Guardavidas del Caribe Sur.
There's a big variety of businesses located at Cocles, including basic hostel type accommodation up to luxury hotels and rental homes. There are also many restaurants and services although it is just a few minutes by bicycle to Puerto Viejo should you need something more than is on offer here.
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Alloro Jungle Villas
Four vacation rental villas set around a pool. Each villa has two bedrooms with A/C, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen and patio. Kitchens equipped with microwave oven, toaster, coffee machine and blender.
+506 7049 9556
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Average room rate: $136
Average rating: 97 Exceptional
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AroCocles
Complex with 4 recently built vacation rental apartments. Each with two bedrooms and fully furnished to host up to 5 guests. It has a pool and gazebo in social area to share with all guests.
+506 8855 4371
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Average room rate: $120
Average rating: 90 Excellent
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Azania Bungalows
Hotel located just 70 meters from Cocles beach offering spacious bungalows with private bath, private deck & cable TV. Pool, restaurant and bar.
+506 2750-0540
Average room rate: $80
Average rating: 83 Very Good
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Azania Oasis
Vacation rental apartments and house with a pool. There are one and two bedroom apartments and a three bedroom house. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. The pool is shared among all the units.
+506 8381 6837
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Average rating: 91 Excellent
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Bambutel
Hotel with swimming pool with jacuzzi, chill zone with an outdoor kitchen and BBQ. All the bungalows are equipped with A/C, private bathroom with hot water and double beds. Room types include double room, quad room and apartment. Café Selva restaurant for breakfast.
+506 7290 5459
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Average rating: 82 Very Good
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Beach Break Restaurant
Restaurant and bar right across from Cocles Beach as well as some tables on the beach side of the road.
+506 8304 0043
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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Cabañas Cocles
Cabins 150 meters from the beach in Cocles. Cabins with options for 2 to 40 people, they are equipped, safe and quiet, and have secure parking & wifi. Pets are allowed. They also offer camping.
+506 8870 0110
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Average room rate: $60
Average rating: 70 Good
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Cabinas Ole Caribe
Cabinas surrounded by lush jungle. All rooms with private bath. Some with patio, private bath, TV, fridge, coffee maker, A/C. Bicycle rentals.
+506 2750 0455
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Average room rate: $70
Average rating: 84 Very Good
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Cafe Rio Negro
Ceviche, fresh seafood, hamburgers, pizza, desserts, batidos. Lots of vegan options. Open for lunch and dinner.
+506-2750-0155
Average rating: 88 Excellent
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Caribe Horse Riding Club
Guided horseback riding tours. The healthy and sweet horses were rescued and now they live a second life surrounded by love and attention. Provides full service high quality rides, with all the safety possible, on the beach, in the jungle or both, with a professional local guide. Adults and Children, all levels are welcome. English, Spanish, Italian, Polish spoken. Tours leave from in front of Le Caméléon.
+506 8705 4250
Average rating: 99 Exceptional
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Caribe Town Resort
Jungle resort 150 meters from Playa Cocles, 3km south of Puerto Viejo. Five private bungalows - 2 with AC & one with TV, one 2 bedroom family suite with AC and 2 offsite full home rental options. Full hot breakfast included in onsite rentals. Pool with swim-up bar, waterfall and Jacuzzi jets, bike rentals, spa services available.
+506 2750 2034
Average room rate: $110
Average rating: 99 Exceptional
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Caribeans Coffee and Chocolate
Coffee house, chocolate factory and tasting room. Smoothies and light meals too. Offers the Chocolate Forest Experience Tour where you can see the chocolate making experience from the cacao forest to the finished product. Also regular community events and learning opportunities from yoga to film nights.
+506 2750-0504, 8341-2034
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort
Five acre property with a great variety of rooms, apartments and suites. A large pool anchors the property and there are smaller pools, jacuzzis or the beach right in front. All rooms include a continental breakfast buffet. Also on the property are Sushi Wave, Surya Spa and Totem Surf School.
+506 2750 0518, 2750 0035
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Average room rate: $100
Average rating: 83 Very Good
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Casa Ackee
2 bedroom vacation home. Each bedroom has ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, king size bed with single underneath. Equipped kitchen, swimming pool, gated gate, and garden.
+506 8304 1474
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Average room rate: $150
Average rating: 99 Exceptional
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Casa Colibri and Casa Mariposa
Charming rustic Caribbean style houses surrounded by lush vegetation & abundant wildlife, yet only 200 yards from beautiful Cocles Beach. It is the best of both worlds, in the heart of the jungle & so close to the sea. Casa Colibri is a 2 bedroom house which sleeps 5, Casa Mariposa is a 1 bedroom house which sleeps 4.
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Average room rate: $90
Average rating: 100 Exceptional
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Casa Eden Jungle Apartments
Studio, one and two bedroom vacation rental apartments with modern styling. All with fully equipped kitchens, terraces, wifi. Some with A/C, some with private plunge pool.
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Average room rate: $90
Average rating: 89 Excellent
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Casa Margarita
This house offers a beautiful pool and BBQ area for a family holiday. Master bedroom has a queen size bed and a private bathroom, AC + Cable TV. Downstairs is a complete separated apartment with 2 bedrooms each with a double bed which the bathroom. Both bedrooms have AC and a safety box in each room. House for 6 people.
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Average room rate: $255
Average rating: 89 Excellent
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Casa Modí
One and two bedroom vacation rental villas. Fully equipped kitchens, AC in the bedrooms.
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Average rating: 91 Excellent
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Ciclo Cocles
Bicycle rentals, repairs and sales. Wide variety from beach cruisers to fancy mountain bikes.
+506 6065 5886
Average rating: 76 Good
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Colina Secreta
Family-run glamping hotel settled over 6 acres jungle private reserve at 1.6 km from Cocles Beach. Accommodation options include glamping with equipped kitchen, rooms with private bath and two fully equipped holiday houses.
+506 83509066
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Average room rate: $120
Average rating: 99 Exceptional
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Como en la Gloria
Restaurant specializing in Spanish dishes
+506 8584 8190
Average rating: 98 Exceptional
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Dano's Cabano
2 bed, 2 bath beachfront casita on Playa Cocles. Covered veranda with outdoor kitchen and dining area.
+506 8552-7889
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Average room rate: $94
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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David Valley Houses
Complex of houses, apartments and rooms located on Margarita Road in Cocles. There are a variety of houses with one or two bedrooms that can sleep up to 6 persons. All have fully equipped kitchens. 5 minutes driving or 15 minutes walking from Cocles beach.
+506 629 196 89
Average room rate: $80
Average rating: 84 Very Good
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Eco Travel Hostel
Environmentally friendly hostel that is focused on providing accommodation for volunteers and long term visitors. Rates include breakfast and dinner. Dorms and private rooms. Pool, yoga classes.
+506 2537 9631
Average rating: 100 Exceptional
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El Sol del Caribe
Restaurant serving seafood, casados and Caribbean dishes
+506 2750 2048
Average rating: 92 Excellent
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El Tucán Feliz
Small vacation rental home with private bath and kitchenette for preparing basic meals. Located 5 minutes from Playa Cocles in a quiet area surrounded by many birds.
+506 6312 1025
Average room rate: $45
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FerreCocles
Hardware and building supplies
+506 2750-2102
Average rating: 86 Very Good
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Finca Tierra
Food forest, organic gardens, tours & farm to table ecolodge. Also rents cabins.
+506 8390-8348
Average rating: 100 Exceptional
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Finca Valeria Treehouses
Three treehouse cabinas in the jungle up Margarita Rd about 3.5km from the main road and beach. Bedroom and terrace is perched up in the trees. The larger unit has a kitchenette at the ground level. The 2 smaller houses have the bathroom and ground level and have minifridges.
+506 4105 1880
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Average room rate: $70
Average rating: 93 Excellent
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Flor del Caribe
House and apartment rentals with a large shared pool and also a smaller pool just for the kids. The location is just a short walk to Cocles beach. The rainforest is just behind so you can see sloths, toucans, frogs and other animals. Rental options include a 3 bedroom house and three 1 bedroom apartments. Or the entire property can be rented for up to 17 people.
All houses and apartments have fully equipped kitchens, free wifi internet. Short or long term rentals.
+506 6260 7426
Average room rate: $120
Average rating: 92 Excellent
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Geckoes Lodge
www.geckoeslodge.com
Four wonderful holiday villas in a spectacular 2 hectare rainforest garden with river, just minutes from the beach. A treehouse style bungalow for 5, a honeymoon suite, a completely open glamping villa for 3 and an airconditioned casita for 4 await you. Each has a fully equipped kitchen, private garden, bbq and lots of privacy and outside space. One or two bedrooms, some with own private plunge pool.
+506 2750 0908
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Average room rate: $200
Average rating: 98 Exceptional
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Gigi Beach
Restaurant and beach club on the beach at Playa Cocles. Hang out poolside or on the beach loungers with drink and snack service or have a full meal in the restaurant.
+506 8383 2176
Average rating: 88 Excellent
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Habitat Vacation Rentals
Vacation rentals agency offering fully furnished houses, villas and studios to rent. Nightly, weekly and monthly rates available. These properties are in the most beautiful and renowned areas, some of them are just meters from the beach and others are surrounded by the forest, there are options from 1 up to 10 people. Also offering property management services for owners.
+506 8839 2644
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Hotel Bugabutik
In a quiet environment surrounded by nature, in the middle of the tropical forest, just 3 blocks from the Caribbean sea, you find 14 rooms with private bathroom, hot water, TV, A/C, swimming pool, sauna, internet, bar, solarium, massage, laundry service.
+506 2750 2012
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Average room rate: $120
Average rating: 84 Very Good
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Indulgence Spa
Relaxing and deep tissue massage. Bikini waxing, manicure, pedicure, beauty salon. All natural, local products. Located at La Costa de Papito Hotel.
+506 2750 0536, 8887 9417
Average rating: 90 Excellent
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La Casita de Cocles
Two bedroom casita for 4 people in the Costa Rican rainforest surrounded by a tropical garden. 2 other houses on the 2500m2 property.
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Average room rate: $125
Average rating: 95 Exceptional
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La Costa de Papito
Five acre property with lush gardens offering a selection of unique artistically designed bungalows all with private bath. Indulgence Spa and restaurant on property.
+506 2750-0080, 2750-0704
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Average room rate: $99
Average rating: 88 Excellent
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La Finca Chica
One and two bedroom natural wood houses with 1 bath, kitchen, wifi. Spacious private landscaped property with huge jungle trees and lots of tropical fruits and flowers.
+506 2750-1919
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Average room rate: $120
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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La Isla Inn
Offers rooms, suites, family rooms and an apartment with kitchenette. There are 2 swimming pools (1 for adults and 1 for kids), free wireless Internet, laundry service, safe deposit box and private parking among other services.
+506 2750 0109
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Average room rate: $92
Average rating: 77 Good
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La Magia Bungalows
Finely furnished bungalows with free WiFi, private parking and access to a tropical garden with impressive trees. All bungalows feature a flat-screen satellite TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. Some units include a terrace and/or balcony. The property has a spa and jacuzzi.
+506 2750 3122
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Average rating: 91 Excellent
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La Nena
Casual Caribbean style restaurant offering fresh seafood and other dishes. Outdoor seating. Vegetarian friendly.
+506 2537 9791
Average rating: 91 Excellent
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La Paz del Caribe
Hotel offering bungalows and rooms and a pool. All units with private bath, fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Breakfast included.
+506 8831 1684
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Average room rate: $250
Average rating: 99 Exceptional
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La Perla del Caribe
Vacation homes in the jungle 100 m to Cocles beach. Two bedroom suites and villas with kitchens.
506 6424 8018
Average room rate: $139
Average rating: 97 Exceptional
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Lanna Ban Hotel
Thai style architecture bungalows set around a lush garden across from Cocles Beach. Patios with sea or garden view.
+506 2750 3053, +506 2750 2124
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Average room rate: $125
Average rating: 89 Excellent
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Las Palomas
Five boutique vacation villas, each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, A/C, TV, Wifi. Swimming pool shared by all villas. Previously named Annanci Village but the new owners have renamed it Las Palomas.
+506 2750 0262, 8974-0151
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Average room rate: $195
Average rating: 95 Exceptional
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Le Caméléon
5 Star luxury boutique hotel with 24 guest rooms & suites, jungle massage deck, swimming pool & deck, jacuzzi. Gigi Beach beach club is located across the street on the beach side.
+506 2750 0501
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Average room rate: $240
Average rating: 87 Very Good
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Madre Selva Jungle Hostel
Hostel offering dorms and private rooms with shared bath about a 15 min walk from the beach. Breakfast included. Shared kitchen and hangout areas.
+506 2215 2573
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Average room rate: $55
Average rating: 75 Good
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OneStop CR
Hardware store with construction materials, paint etc.
+506 6252 3097
Average rating: 54
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Panadería Francés
French bakery with fresh baked bread and pastries, coffee and few tables to hang out at.
+506 8498 3901
Average rating: 90 Excellent
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Pecora Nera
Italian owned and operated Italian restaurant. Extensive wine list.
+506 2750-0490
Average rating: 91 Excellent
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Physis Caribbean Bed & Breakfast
Offering 4 private rooms including a completely separate & private Honeymoon Suite with TV. All rooms have air conditioning, refrigerators, safes, dehumidifiers, ceiling fans, free wi-fi, all new linens & decor, an attached private bathroom with hot water & a shower. Outdoor common area complete with a manicured garden and fountain. In the relaxation/lounge area, there is TV along with multiple hammocks, benches & swing chair.
+506 2750-0941
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Average room rate: $100
Average rating: 97 Exceptional
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Pipa Lodge
Three bungalows set around a swimming pool. There is a shared rancho with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Each bungalow has A/C, a queen bed plus one or two single beds to accommodate 3 or 4 persons or the entire property can be rented for a group of up to 11. Quiet location just 100 meters from Playa Cocles.
+506 8940 9767
Average room rate: $80
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Playa 506
Hostel and camping right off Cocles Beach. Dorms, private rooms and tents. Shared kitchen. Sage restaurant and beer garden is here which is available to non guests as well.
+506 2750 3158
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Average room rate: $80
Average rating: 85 Very Good
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Puerto Viejo Houses and More
Real estate agency for residential and commercial properties. Also offers design help, construction management and assistance with permits. Previously named Puerto Viejo Properties and Investments
+506 8883 0945, 8579 8769
Average rating: 100 Exceptional
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Reggae Chill
Relaxed restaurant and bar directly across from Cocles beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wifi.
+506 7038 6231
Average rating: 75 Good
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Relax Natural Village
Large 55m2 bungalows, built 100% of wood, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. All rooms include king bed, sitting area, large private terrace and spacious and luxurious bathroom. Breakfast included.
+506 2756 8160
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Average room rate: $169
Average rating: 98 Exceptional
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Restaurante Caribeño 1872
Restaurant serving Caribbean specialities such as oxtail and patacones. In the space where Soda Johanna used to be.
Average rating: 100 Exceptional
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Satta Lodge
Newly built and opened in 2019, this lodge has four bungalows, a pool and rancho. The modern construction is set within lush jungle and the rooms are designed to be warm, comfortable and stylish.
+506 8308 5834
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Average room rate: $130
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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Sunrise Coast Realty and Sunrise Construction
Real estate agency with properties for sale and rent and property developer/construction management.
+506 8706-3292
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Super Cocles
Supermarket with a good selection of beer and wine. New modern building and new location near the old one.
Average rating: 90 Excellent
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Super Negro Cocles
Large modern supermarket. There are also locations in Hone Creek and Cahuita.
Average rating: 92 Excellent
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Surf Meds Caribe
Surf company that offers surf lessons, equipment rentals, and surf and SUP tours for everyone, beginners to advanced, ages 3 and up.
+506 8566 9444
Average rating: 98 Exceptional
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Surya Spa
Spa offering massages and other wellness treatments, available for both Cariblue hotel guests and non-guests.
+506 8697 9863
Average rating: 100 Exceptional
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Sushi Wave
Sushi bar located at Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort with beachfront dining.
+506 8651 3100
Average rating: 88 Excellent
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Tasty Dayz Hostel
tastydayz.com
Hostel offering comfortable rooms and dorms. All privates equipped with fans, ceramic tiles, private baths with hot water and mini fridge. Some rooms have A/C and a television. Private parking. Free WiFi, hammocks, drinking water and communal kitchen use. Bar/restaurant Tasty Waves Cantina on site.
+506 2750 0128
Average room rate: $40
Average rating: 82 Very Good
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Tasty Waves Cantina
tastydayz.com
Restaurant and bar with tacos, drinks and a party vibe. Regular entertainment nights such as karaoke, movies, trivia. Located at Tasty Dayz Hostel.
+506 2750 0507
Average rating: 90 Excellent
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Terrazas del Caribe
24 apartments located in 6 buildings around a pool in a private complex, 450 m from Cocles beach. There are two types of apartments, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Some can sleep up to 6, the other type 8. All have terraces, living room, kitchen, satellite tv, A/C, safe, wifi.
+506 2750 3084
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Average room rate: $100
Average rating: 89 Excellent
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Tico Surf and Skate
Shop offering surf and skate gear and clothing. Surf lessons. Bike rentals.
+506 2750 3063
Average rating: 92 Excellent
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Treevana
Five well equipped treehouse rentals all with private bath and kitchens. All also have access to facilities of Casa Madre with a plunge pool and entertainment room.
Average room rate: $135
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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Veronica's Place Cooking Class
Cooking classes and permaculture farm from long time Puerto Viejo resident Veronica. The classes focus on vegetarian and vegan Caribbean cooking. There are also some accommodation options and occasional book in advance vegetarian meals.
+506 8918 3238
Average rating: 100 Exceptional
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Villa Aurora
Two rental homes, Casa Rio and Casa Amarilla, built in the classic Caribbean style of the region. Casa Amarilla has two bedrooms and an equipped kitchen. The property has a pool.
+506 8823 9450
Average room rate: $375
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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Villa Laurel
Two-bedroom upper-floor apartment which can host up to 4 persons and is located in a tranquil and safe area in Cocles. The beach can be reached in 2 minutes (250 m), the nearby five-star hotel has a beach club. The house is beautifully offset from the main road. Four people and a small child can be comfortably accommodated in the apartment which has a large terrace (including a hammock). Towels, beach towel, bed-linen, fully-equipped kitchen, wireless internet are included. Access to washing machine upon request.
+506 8480 3667
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Average room rate: $120
Average rating: 99 Exceptional
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Villa Rameen
Simple cozy house in the heart of Cocles only 400 meters from the beach. 2 bedrooms with a double bed, kitchen/living room, beautiful bathroom with tropical flowers. House for 4 people.
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Average room rate: $75
Average rating: 91 Excellent
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Villas Lomas del Caribe
Six individual and independent villas, located in a jungle setting, 800 m from Cocles beach. Each of the 6 villas has a private pool, at least 2 parking spots and an ample garden. Inside there is a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms each with queen bed and two bathrooms.
+506 2750 3084
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Average room rate: $180
Average rating: 92 Excellent
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Zaika Bar & Grill
Indian restaurant. Good selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
+506 8800 7708
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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Cory from South Carolina
A group of 4 of us is headed down in February for 1 week and we're staying at Costa de Papito. Your thoughts or suggestions of things to do? Is it best to bring all cash or do travelers checks work the same? Thanks!
November 30, 2009
Doug from Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Cash and an ATM card is the easiest; travelers checks are a total hassle, you'll spend a lot of time in a long bank line up. Check the money page for more details on this. As far as stuff to do, well big question...there's so much to do here! Surfing, biking, hiking. Have you checked out the tours page? Whether you want to do organized activities like that or do it on your own that page will still give you a good idea of the stuff to do locally. You could also contact the folks over at Gecko Trail Adventures, they can give you good advice and organize any of it as well.
November 30, 2009
margo Wilkinson from usa & P.V.
Cash is king! Put $ in your bank account and go get it out at the ATM. Much much faster that waiting in lines at the bank. If you bring alot of dollars , you will have to go into the bank with your passport and get colones and that takes time too. ) To do....take a rafting trip from Exploradores from San Jose (your hotel) and they will drop you off in P.V. after the rafting for free. Rafting is the ultimate blast! They are a good company that takes good care of you! You could horseback ride....that is alot of fun and it will show you some of the pretty countryside and also the beaches too. Call Raul 8823-3659. He has good horses and is a English speaking local guy and will treat you right! Rent bikes and explore...watch your stuff on the beach. There are lots and lots of pretty different beaches to explore. Go to animal rescue center in Cocles and have baby monkeys crawl on you! Very cool and $ is for a very good cause! $10 . Sloth rescue is very cool too! They are the cutest! Eat....Eat ...Eat! There are lots of places and most are great! Go see Tina at Jammin for great cheap Jerk chicken and all kinds of other great food , right on the beach in town. She just built a very cool second story to her place that has a nice view and breezes too! 37 is a great place to stay. LOVED our cabana . We had our ipod and dock for the front porch to chill out too! We just stayed there a few months ago and Eddie and his staff will take good care of you. Bring a cooler for your cabinas , so you can keep snacks and cold beer and drinks in there. Coolers are expensive in C.R. Have fun ....you will love the vibe of Puerto Viejo. If you ride bikes to town at night , bring lights . so people in cars can see you....it is very very dark on the road! Margo
December 01, 2009
Julien Robitaille from Sherbrooke, Canada
Hi!! You've been to Cocles, and I plan going to! What are the nice places to stay for low cost? Thank you very much!
November 04, 2009
margo Wilkinson from austin and p.v.
Cocles is not the cheapest area to stay , but if you have friends with you , you could rent a house in Cocles. My friend Erick Palmer (506-8829-8216) has small rooms to rent out on his tropical property for good prices. Safe and secure with wifi too. 10 minute walk to beach , 4 or 5 minute bike ride to beach. In Puerto Viejo , we stay at Cabinas Guarana for $ 30 or so and like it alot! Clean and spacious with your own porch to chill. Great owners too! Good luck...it is wonderful in Puerto Viejo!
November 04, 2009
Catherine from Toronto
This is the best place in the world! Beautiful beaches, great food and wonderful people. I always look forward to going back as often as I can.
September 11, 2009
Stu from Vancouver, Canada
Ahhh Cocles..........My home away from home. Can't wait to be back. I figured someone would take an opportunity to comment. Great place, close to everything you need. C'mon everyone!!!
July 30, 2009