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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: 98 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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $120 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
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: 84 Very Good View on map
Bamboocha
Restaurant with Mediterranean and Caribbean fusion cuisine. Specializes in fish and seafood. Pasta. pizza after 5pm. Open for lunch and dinner. Moved from Punta Uva to Cocles in April 2019.
+506 6152 5346 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
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. +506 7290 5459 View on booking.com Average rating: 81 Very Good View on map
Bar de Vino
Wine and tapas bar in an open air palapa across from Cocles beach. +506 8584 3234 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Biribá
Vegan restaurant with breakfast items, bowls, smoothies, cocktails, beer. All completely plant based. +506 8739 9826 View on map
Boutique Bungalows Cocles
Two cozy bungalows 200 meters from Cocles beach on a quiet street. Built in April 2018, each bungalow can accommodate 2 people. Queen bed, private bathroom, fan, Wi-Fi, safe and alarm. The bungalows share a small pool in a tropical garden. No kitchens. Breakfast available for an extra charge. View on booking.com Average room rate: $99 Average rating: 75 Good View on map
Cabinas Delviera
Cabinas +506 2750 2118 Average rating: 41 View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $70 Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
Caribe Horse Riding Club
Guided horseback riding tours. More than 30 years of professional experience. 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. +506 8705 4250 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $110 Average rating: 97 Exceptional View on map
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 View on map
Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort
The merger of Cariblue with adjoining Totem Hotel has created a 5 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 if you prefer! All rooms include a continental breakfast buffet. Also on the property is the La Jungla restaurant, Surya Spa and Totem Surf School. +506 2750 0518, 2750 0035 View on booking.com Average room rate: $100 Average rating: 82 Very Good View on map
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.
View on VRBO Average room rate: $90 Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Casa Heliconia
Hardwood rainforest home located in a 5000+ m2 property. Two story house with room for up to 6 people. Downstairs: living/kitchen opens directly to a large deck and 1 bedroom with a king size bed and one bathroom. Upstairs there is one big bedroom with one king size bed and 1 bunk bed, also with bathroom and an upstairs terrace with view. View on booking.com Average room rate: $150 View on map
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. View on booking.com Average room rate: $255 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Ciclo Cocles
Bicycle rentals, repairs and sales. Wide variety from beach cruisers to fancy mountain bikes. +506 6065 5886 View on map
Colina Secreta
Family-run glamping hotel settled over 6 acres jungle private reserve at 1.6 km from Cocles Beach. Accommodation options include glamping, rooms and a self catering holiday house. +506 83509066 View on booking.com Average room rate: $120 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Como en la Gloria
Restaurant specializing in Spanish dishes +506 8582 6806 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $80 Average rating: 79 Good View on map
El Sol del Caribe
Restaurant serving seafood, casados and Caribbean dishes +506 2750 2048 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
FerreCocles
Hardware and building supplies +506 2750-2102 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Finca Tierra
Food forest, organic gardens, tours & farm to table ecolodge. Also rents cabins. +506 8390-8348 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
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 View on map
Geckoes Lodge
Two luxurious holiday houses with private plunge pools set in a rainforest and river setting minutes from some of the world's most beautiful beaches. One bedroom Casa del Bosque has a stunning rainforest backdrop & is romantic and secluded. Two bedroom Casa Bromelia is elevated to capture the rainforest view, bringing your closer to nature. +506 2750 0908 View on booking.com Average room rate: $200 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
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 View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $120 Average rating: 82 Very Good View on map
Indulgence Spa
Relaxing and deep tissue massage. Bikini waxing, manicure, pedicure, beauty salon. All natural, local products. +506 2750 0536, 8887 9417 View on map
Jaguar Inn Bungalows
The Jaguar Rescue Center now also offers bungalow accommodations for those that would just like to stay near the rescue center. Note that since the pandemic they are no longer offering hostel type accommodation but many sites still include hostel in their name. +506 2750 0710 View on booking.com Average room rate: $75 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
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. View on booking.com Average room rate: $125 Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
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 Que Rico Papito restaurant/bar on property. +506 2750-0080, 2750-0704 View on booking.com Average room rate: $99 Average rating: 87 Very Good View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $120 Average rating: 97 Exceptional View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $92 Average rating: 82 Very Good View on map
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 View on booking.com Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
La Nena
Casual Caribbean style restaurant offering fresh seafood and other dishes. Outdoor seating. Vegetarian friendly. +506 2537 9791 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
La Perla del Caribe
Vacation homes in the jungle 100 m to Cocles beach. Two bedroom suites and villas with kitchens. +506 2750 0951 Average room rate: $139 Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $125 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $195 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Le Caméléon
5 Star luxury boutique hotel with 24 guest rooms & suites, jungle massage deck, swimming pool & deck, jacuzzi, Noa Beach Club and Restaurant. +506 2750 0501 View on booking.com Average room rate: $240 Average rating: 87 Very Good View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $55 Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
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 View on map
Pecora Nera
Italian owned and operated Italian restaurant +506 2750-0490 Average rating: 93 Excellent View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $95 Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
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 View on map
Planet One World
35 ha sustainable farm within a 548 ha private rainforest reserve. They offer rental houses, hostel accommodation, workshops, tours and volunteer opportunities. Visitors see endangered wildlife, learn about sustainable farming, indigenous culture and get useful skills in general. +506 8577 1564 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Playa 506
Hostel, camping, bar and restaurant right off Cocles Beach. Dorms, private rooms and tents. Shared kitchen. +506 2750 3158 View on booking.com Average room rate: $80 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Puerto Viejo Group 
Full service real estate firm serving clients wishing to buy or sell real estate in the southern Caribbean. Also offers vacation rentals. +506 8997 0624 View on map
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 View on map
Pura Vida Taste
Vegetarian & vegan kitchen specializing in jackfruit. +506 6367 2963 View on map
Que Rico Papito
Fine dining with local and international flavors. Located at La Costa de Papito. +506 2750 0080 View on map
Reggae Chill
Relaxed restaurant and bar directly across from Cocles beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wifi. +506 7038 6231 Average rating: 76 Good View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $169 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Rio Negro Restaurant
Ceviche, fresh seafood, hamburgers, pizza, desserts, batidos. Open for lunch and dinner. +506-2750-0155 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $70 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Soda Johanna
Restaurant serving Caribbean food +506 2750-3126 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Spicy Coconut
Restaurant at Villas del Caribe open for lunch and dinner. Poke, curries, burgers and more as well as a small souvenir store. +506 2750-0584 Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
Sunrise Coast Realty and Sunrise Construction
Real estate agency with properties for sale and rent and property developer/construction management. +506 8706-3292 View on map
Super Cocles
Supermarket with a good selection of beer and wine. Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Super Negro Green Market
Large modern supermarket opened in 2019 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
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: 93 Excellent View on map
Tasty Dayz Hostel
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. New management, previously in this location was Mi Casa Hostel and Hotel El Tesoro.
+506 2750 0128 View on booking.com Average room rate: $40 Average rating: 85 Very Good View on map
Tasty Waves Cantina
Restaurant and bar with tacos, drinks and a party vibe. Regular entertainment nights such as karaoke, movies, trivia. +506 2750 0507 Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $100 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Tico Surf and Skate
Shop offering surf and skate gear and clothing. Surf lessons. Bike rentals. +506 2750 3063 View on map
Tourist Police
New office of the tourist police (opened fall 2013) with officers specialized to assist tourists. Look for the officers in their white shirts patrolling the area. Call 911 in an emergency. +506 2750 0452 View on map
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 View on map
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 View on VRBO Average room rate: $120 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
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.
View on booking.com Average room rate: $75 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $180 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
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.
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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!
Costa de Papito 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