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Calm Protected Waters, Nature Always Close at Hand
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The quiet beach at Punta Uva is known for its calm reef protected water and white sand. This is a great place to bring the kids to swim. It is 8.5 km (about 5 miles) from downtown Puerto Viejo so appeals to those looking for a quieter spot to spend their vacation. Most of the area is located within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge so nature viewing opportunities are abundant with monkies, sloths and many types of birds common sights.
The area does have a big variety of hotels and vacation homes, mostly from the midrange up to luxury options. There is a supermarket and a good selection of restaurants. For supplies beyond groceries you'll need to head into Puerto Viejo. Transport options between Punta Uva and Puerto Viejo include the local bus (running hourly or less during daylight hours), bicycle (most hotels rent bicycles), taxi and car. Check the local transport page for more details.
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Arrecife Hotel y Restaurante
Restaurant & bar right off Punta Uva beach. They also rent cabinas. Restaurant specializes in local Afro-Caribbean dishes and Mediterranean food.
+506 2759 9200
Average rating: 77 Good
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Awa Beach Boutique Hotel
Newly opened hotel at Punta Uva on the beach. Adults-only accommodation with a bar, a garden and a terrace. Rooms with A/C, sea or garden view. +506 2759 9180
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Average room rate: $250 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Big Tree Wildlife Refuge
Nine acre property with two luxurious vacation rental home on the edge of the virgin rainforest where guests are immersed in an intense experience of wildlife and energy all in the comforts of tropical accommodations. Villa Macaw is a 3 bedroom/3.5 bath oceanview villa which sleeps up to 10. Villa Toucan is a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom oceanview villa which sleeps up to four. +506 8879-9191 View on booking.com Average room rate: $125 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Bungalows Punta Uva
Two and three bedroom luxury vacation rentals set around a pool and club house. Each villa with equipped kitchen, living room, A/C in bedrooms, TV, laundry. Eden Beach restaurant and Tiki Bar on the property. +506 4000 0831 View on booking.com Average room rate: $400 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Cabinas Punta Uva
Located within a tropical garden, are these four cabins, with ample terraces, equipped with hot water, fan, refrigerator, etc. There is a ranchito in front of the beach with kitchen and dining room for use of guests. +506 2759 9180 Average room rate: $120 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Casa de la Musa
This newly-renovated Caribbean house right on the beach in Punta Uva has private beach access. The house has 2 bedrooms with air conditioning, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen with new appliances, hot water, screened-in breezy deck overlooking the ocean, beautiful gardens, wi-fi, and numerous other amenities. Sleeps up to 4 people. +1 719 487 5558 Average room rate: $150 View on map
Casa Matix
Caribbean style 3 bedroom house on a private beachfront estate. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Caribbean home on raised stilts with an open kitchen and 2 spacious terraces, steps from the beach. House for 6 people.
View on VRBO Average room rate: $175 Average rating: 57 View on map
Casa Tres Monos
Three Monkeys House is a 3 bedroom house located in a lush jungle garden setting near Punta Uva. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound right from your deck! For nature lovers only. USA +1 707-986-7880 View on VRBO Average room rate: $125 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Casa Viva
Beachfront property located in the heart of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge with 600 ft. frontage on Punta Uva beach with palms, golden sand and safe swimming. 10 acres landscaped with a botanical garden. Houses with 2 bedrooms, verandas, kitchens. Suite with 1 bedroom, balcony, kitchen. Studio with a queen bed and a single bed, balcony. +506 2750 0089 View on booking.com Average room rate: $175 Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Casitas de Punta Uva
Three affordable rental houses a 5 minute walk from Punta Uva beach. Casa de Monos is the larger house while Casita de Toucans and Casita de Sloths are the smaller houses. All have fully equipped kitchens, living rooms, wifi and spacious porches. Set in a large property with gardens and the owners on the property. +506 2750 0219 Average room rate: $65 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Eden Beach Punta Uva
Beach bar & restaurant located just steps from the water’s edge in Punta Uva. Open daily from 8 AM to nightfall for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea time and snacks. Large and bright ranchito bar and bamboo beds with shade on the sandy beach. The also offer lockers for rent while you visit Punta Uva and rent a casita nearby. +506 6152 4793, 8409 3894 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
El Refugio Grill
Small and intimate Argentinian restaurant. For dinner there is a simple menu that changes daily usually with steak, seafood and pasta. At lunch it is called Burger Stop with quicker, simpler fare. +506 2759 9007 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Ginger and Cacao
Three vacation rental homes: Villa Ginger, Villa Cacao and The White Cottage. Each house in the property has its own space and privacy each with fully equipped kitchen, WiFi and TV/cable. Villa Cacao has 1 bedroom, 2 baths; has ocean and jungle views from all rooms and sleeps up to four. Villa Ginger is nested in the jungle, has two bedrooms with queen size beds and one full bathroom. The White Cottage is next to the pool and has ocean views from large verandas. All houses share the pool area. The whole property can be rented for groups of up to 10. View on VRBO Average room rate: $120 Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Green Water SUP Tours
Tour company combining the popular sport of stand-up paddle boarding while exploring the Southern Caribbean and its natural beauty. They offer paddle boarding tours and lessons on the Caribbean Sea and nearby rivers. Lessons, tours down the river or surfing fun point breaks. Located in the same building as Punta Uva dive Center. +506 8844 4432, 2759 9191 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
La Ceiba Nature Reserve
42 Ha (104 acre) tropical rainforest reserve within the Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge associated with the Jaguar Rescue Centre. The purpose of the reserve is conservation to prevent these forests from disappearing with all the biological wealth they contain. The reserve is financed solely from the owner's resources and the revenue generated by visitors and researchers who visit. Offers overnight accommodation at La Ceiba House and Ilan Ilan House as well as tours. +506 2750 0710 View on booking.com Average room rate: $100 Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Los Proyectos Moderno
A fully equipped modern villa nestled in lush jungle 15 mins from Punta Uva Beach. Perched on a secluded 2-acre lot and surrounded by infinite pristine nature, LPM is a pool getaway of palm trees and endless Instagrams tucked away in the Gandoca Manzanillo wildlife reserve. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, terrace, kitchen and more. Average room rate: $100 Average rating: 93 Excellent View on map
Olguita's Place
2 storey vacation rental home with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen. Quiet location right off the beach. +506 8301 4989 View on VRBO Average room rate: $85 Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
Pachamama Jungle River Lodge
Just 250 meters from beautiful Punta Uva Beach, riverside on Rio Ernesto, Pachamama is nestled in the heart of the jungle. Accommodation options are 3 comfortable Villas (for 2 up to 6 people) and 2 jungle Bungalows (up 3 people). All the accommodations are with ceiling fan, mosquito net, hot water, fully equipped kitchen, safe and private terrace with hammocks and adirondacks. Free Services included: WiFi, breakfast served on your private terrace, bicycles, private parking. +506 2759 9196 View on booking.com Average room rate: $110 Average rating: 87 Very Good View on map
Pita Bonita
Middle Eastern restaurant and bar. Freshly baked pita bread, hummus, falafel, salads, lamb kebab and more. Take away possible. +506 2756 8173 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Punta Uva Dive Center
Scuba diving tours, PADI courses and equipment. Open seasonally as reef conditions allow. Located in same office as Green Water SUP Tours. There's also a small cafe for drinks and food. +506 8844-4432 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Selvin's Restaurant and Cabinas
Restaurant serving fresh local food and basic cabanas. View on booking.com Average rating: 87 Very Good View on map
Sol De Nit
Suites with private bath and TV. Some with A/C. Shared kitchen. Four bedroom house also available to rent. +506 8478 4432 View on booking.com Average rating: 75 Good View on map
Studio Coral
This comfortable studio is just a few steps away from the fantastic beach of Punta Uva. It has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, fully equipped outdoors kitchen, a relaxing terrace, AC and WiFi. House for 2 people. View on booking.com Average room rate: $95 Average rating: 85 Very Good View on map
Super Punta Uva
Local store for the area. Serves locals and tourists. Groceries, beer, wine, fruits and veggies, meat, souvenirs. Average rating: 82 Very Good View on map
Vida Sana Panadería y Hostal
Bakery which makes fresh bread from all natural ingredients available at the bakery mornings and also at various local stores. Offers hostel and private rooms also. The adjoining restaurant they used to operate is now separately run as Tostas. +506 8595 0626 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Villas Coralina
Just a few steps away from the Punta Uva beach, this property has three units: a 1 br/1 ba studio and two side-by-side houses each with 2 br/1 ba. Each unit has a equipped kitchen, wifi and A/C. View on booking.com Average room rate: $130 Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
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