There are a wide variety of services available in the area.
Medical and Dental services, Massage, Tattoo, Auto repair...There's probably someone here to help you with whatever you need!
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Puerto Viejo is no longer the sleepy place where you had to go to Limon or San Jose to get something done. There are many services offered right in town from financial services to yoga, from schools to dentistry, as well as massage, tattoos, spas, automotive and more.
For tour and transportation services and travel agencies, please see our travel and tour companies page.
For Real estate and property management, please see our real estate page.
If you're looking for shopping options like groceries, souvenirs, books, etc you'll find those on our shopping page.
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Automotive
Automotriz Danny
Car wash, Wheel Alignments, Tire Repair, Oil Change, Battery Repair, welding, 24/7 towing. Open daily except Sunday.
Puerto Viejo
+506 2750-0185 or 8879-5202
Average rating: 90 Excellent
View on map
Bomba Gasolinera Margarita Sixaola
Gas station on the way to Sixaola at the intersection of Margarita Rd. Last gas before the border. Sixaola Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Ecolavacar del Caribe
Car wash open 24/7 for self service or 9-6 Monday to Saturday for service clean. Wash and vacuum. Hone Creek +506 6348 7049 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Servicentro Hone Creek
Only full gas station for miles. The next nearest are on the way to Limón or on the way to Sixaola. Hone Creek Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Community Organizations
Alcoholics Anonymous
costaricaaa.com/puerto-viejo
Meetings at Puerto Viejo Multicentro Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 1 pm.
Puerto Viejo View on map
Casa de la Cultura
Community hall used for various events. Public high school for Puerto Viejo. Also known as Liberty Hall. Puerto Viejo +506 2750 0883 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Caribe Sur
Non-profit organization that promotes sustainable tourism and businesses in the South Caribbean. Playa Negra +506 2750 3117 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
El Puente-The Bridge
elpuentethebridge.org
The Bridge provides educational assistance, food assistance, and
microloans mainly to indigenous people in the southeastern part of
Costa Rica. Our goal is to help people help themselves to self-sufficiency. Playa Negra +506 8771 9702, US phone: +1 970-389-4327 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Catholic Church
Small catholic church Puerto Viejo Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Police, Ambulance, Fire
Bomberos Bribri
The nearest firefighting station to Puerto Viejo. Call 911 for emergencies. Bribri +506 2751 0347 Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Cruz Roja
cruzroja.or.cr
The Red Cross operates ambulance service in Costa Rica. The South Caribbean zone is served from their location in Bribri. Call 911 for emergencies. Bribri +506 2751 0141 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
OIJ
sitiooij.poder-judicial.go.cr
Police in Costa Rica are responsible for keeping the peace and enforcing the law, not for taking statements and solving crime, there is a separate investigative division, the Organismo de Investigación Judicial or OIJ which takes reports of crimes and investigates. This is the only OIJ location in the area. Bribri +506 2751-1087, 2751-0252 View on map
Puerto Viejo Police Station
The police in Costa Rica are responsible for enforcing the peace and responding to active crimes. The OIJ with taking crime reports and investigating. See the safety page for more information. Call 911 in an emergency. This is the location of the main police station, there is also a satellite office in the center of town and an office of the Tourist Police in Cahuita. Playa Negra +506 2750 0230 View on map
Puerto Viejo Police Town Station
This is the in-town outpost of the local police. The main Puerto Viejo Police Station is located in Playa Negra. See the safety page for more information. Call 911 in an emergency. Puerto Viejo 911 View on map
Tourist Police
Office of the tourist police with officers specialized to assist tourists. Look for the officers in their white shirts patrolling the area. Call 911 in an emergency. Cahuita 911 View on map
Financial Services: Banks, etc
BAC Credomatic ATM
ATM kiosk from BAC Credomatic. There is a second BAC ATM at Puerto Viejo Shops here. Puerto Viejo Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Banco de Costa Rica Cahuita
Cahuita Branch of BCR with ATM, money exchange and banking services. Cahuita +506 2211 1111 Average rating: 52 View on map
Banco de Costa Rica Puerto Viejo
ATM accepts cards with Visa symbol, cashes travellers checks, does foreign exchange and full bank services. Open Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. Puerto Viejo +506 2750-0707 Average rating: 52 View on map
Banco Nacional
Open Mon - Fri till 4pm. ATM open 6 am - 10 pm (closed at night for security reasons) Puerto Viejo +506 2212 2000 Average rating: 66 View on map
Medical and Health
Caribe Dental
Qualified dentist who can offer implants, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, endodontic care, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and more. New building behind Cafe Viejo, #4, Puerto Viejo +506 8819-9975 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Centro Médico Aruma
Medical practice offering a variety of medical services from multiple practitioners. General Medicine, Cosmetic and Esthetics, Nutrition, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Psychology, Physiotherapy,
Optometry. Doctors Mara Moschini, Nancy López, Andrey Oviedo (Carrot Vision), Laura Navas. Entrada Turrialbeños, Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo
+506 8655 5082, +506 8448 0274 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Clínica de Especialidades Médicas San Gabriel
Full service private medical clinic with a variety of services including 24 hour emergency care, pharmacy, pediatrics, gynecology, and general medical services. Covid tests for travel. Replaces the previous Sunimedica clinic. Calle 213, beside MegaSuper, Puerto Viejo +506 2750 0848 +506 8870 8029 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Clínica de Medicina Integral Bribri
Medical and dental clinic with a wide variety of specialists. General and specialized dentistry, general medicine, mixed medicine with CCSS service, skin care with aesthetic medicine, pediatric medicine, psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy, hearing clinic and sale of hearing aids, eye exams and sale of eyeglasses. Bribri +506 7222 6452 +506 8970 2308 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Clinica Dental OCI Cahuita
Full service dental clinic Cahuita +506 8457 9613 Average rating: 74 Good View on map
Clínica Dental Yani
Dental clinic with Dr. Felipe Martínez Puerto Viejo +506 8868 1439 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Hone Creek Clinic
Nearest Public Clinic to Puerto Viejo. Hone Creek +506 2756-8022, 2756-8024 Average rating: 58 View on map
Laboratorio Bioclinic
Medical lab. Blood and urine tests, covid tests, etc. Inside Puerto Viejo Shops, Puerto Viejo +506 2750 0450 +506 8950 9101 Average rating: 78 Good View on map
Laboratorio Clínico Leysa
Performs stool, urine, reproductive, COVID-19, hematology, blood chemistry, hormones, medications, drug abuse, immunology, tumor markers, bacterial and fungal smears and cultures, and water analysis. Located at Centro Médico Aruma Medico , Playa Negra +506 8655 5082 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Laundry Services
Lavandería La Estrella
Laundry, drop off service only, no self-service. Puerto Viejo +506 8719 5961 Average rating: 76 Good View on map
Washboard
Cafe, laundromat and bar, providing self-service machines where you have the option to wait for your washing and enjoy coffee, cakes or a cocktail. They also provide a full service, if you would like to leave your clothes with them and return later. Puerto Viejo +506 6080 5555 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
We Do Laundry
Express laundry service. Dropoff service, pickup and delivery. Dry cleaning. Ironing. Hone Creek +506 8363 5804 View on map
Spas, Hair, Massage, Yoga
Aloha Skincare and Wellness
Day spa offering relaxing massage, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, lymphatic massage, facials Puerto Viejo +506 8310 1665 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
AmaSer
Retreat and training center. Health and wellness retreats. Yoga teacher trainings. Full service spa. Public yoga classes. Vegan and gluten free restaurant. Accommodations. Home of Caribe Yoga Academy. Previously named OM at Cashew Hill. Puerto Viejo +506 2750 0001 Average rating: 97 Exceptional View on map
Ambar Tattoo Space
Tattoo studio Puerto Viejo +506 7163 1076 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Heal Your Energy CR
Resources to assist in creating the highest vibe by healing your energy. Spiritual guidance, teachings and products for self healing. Hone Creek +506 8727 6904 View on map
Indulgence Spa
Relaxing and deep tissue massage. Bikini waxing, manicure, pedicure, beauty salon. All natural, local products. Located at La Costa de Papito Hotel. Cocles +506 2750 0536, 8887 9417 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Mendez Barber Shop
Barber shop for men and women. Specializes in braids and designs shaved into hair. There is a second location in Cocles. Puerto Viejo +506 8363 8676 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Octo Salon
Full service hair salon with a full range of offerings. Playa Chiquita +506 6314 4363 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Old Harbour Gym
Gym with a selection of exercise machines and free weights. Located above Old Harbour Supermarket. Puerto Viejo Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Puerto Viejo Tattoo
Tattoos and piercings. Appointments required, no walk ins. Inside Puerto Viejo Shops on main street, Puerto Viejo +506 8483 3243 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Pure Jungle Spa
Spa offering massage, facials and other treatments using fresh natural local ingredients. Puerto Viejo +506 2756 8413 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Sport Body Gym
Gym with free weights and cardio Cahuita +506 2755 0216 +506 7033 1040 Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Surya Spa
Spa offering massages and other wellness treatments, available for both Cariblue hotel guests and non-guests. Cocles +506 8697 9863 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
La Tinta Tropical
Tattoo studio Puerto Viejo +506 8948 9183 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
VolAir Studio
Offers fitness and dance classes such as aerials, yoga, zumba and circus. Puerto Viejo +506 8301 9933 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Pets: Vets, Supplies and Services
Puerto Viejo Dogs
An animal relief effort working in the Puerto Viejo and throughout Talamanca canton. They do mostly dog relief and some cats as well. Their mission is to bring relief to the area stray domestic animal population as well as population control through the humane method of spaying and neutering. Puerto Viejo +506 2756 8306 +506 8525 4863
Central de Mascotas
Pet supplies and food. Veterinarian available several days per week by appointment. Puerto Viejo +506 2750 0529 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Clínica Veterinaria Arroyo y Solano
Veterinary clinic with doctors Arroyo and Solano. Pet supplies and food. Puerto Viejo +506 2756 8306 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Clinica Veterinaria Green Vet
Dr Ileana Nuñez offers mobile veterinarian care in Puerto Viejo, Cahuita and area and at her office in Hone Creek. Hone Creek +506 7005 7723 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Coral Vet
Vet office for pets. Surgeries of all kinds, inhalation anesthesia, hotel for dogs, pharmacy for major and minor species, accessories store. Cahuita +506 8686 6886 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Bikes & Scooters - Rentals, Sales, Repairs
There are bike rental options all over downtown Puerto Viejo, at most hotels and plenty in the surrounding areas too. We've simply mentioned a few significant places below which may have the best selection or non-standard items like mountain bikes or bikes with child seats. Some also rent snorkeling gear.
Ciclo Cocles
Bicycle rentals, repairs and sales. Wide variety from beach cruisers to fancy mountain bikes. Cocles +506 6065 5886 Average rating: 76 Good View on map
Ciclo Tuanis
One of the larger bike rental places in town. Friendly. Repairs. Puerto Viejo +506 2750 3222 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Puerto Viejo Bike Rentals
Bicycle rentals. Adult and kids bikes. Child seats and trailers. Surf racks. Delivery and road-side assistance. Puerto Viejo +506 7264 7530 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Repairs, Etc
Cerrajería Paris
Locksmith, key cutting for home and auto. Call for emergency lockouts Inside Puerto Viejo Shops #2, Puerto Viejo +506 6085 1666, 2750 3106 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
PC Caribe Soluciones Informáticas
Julio Saravia offers computer repairs, web design, networking, cell repairs and unlocking. Puerto Viejo +506 6018 0708 Average rating: 70 Good View on map
Schools
Centro Educativo Complementaria Cahuita
complementaria.co.cr
The Cahuita Complementary School & college is an integrated preparatory school and college, duly recognized by the Ministry of Public Education. Cahuita +506 2755 0129 Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Centro Educativo Playa Chiquita Punta Uva
centroeducativoplayachiquita.com
Private school offering classes for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 (ages 3.5 to 12). Classes in Spanish following Costa Rican curriculum. See the education page for more info. They also offer programs such as Muay Thai kickboxing and a soccer club which are available as well to kids who are not registered in the full time classes. Also known as Caribe Sur School. Playa Chiquita +506 2750 0754, 8339 4983 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Proyecto Educativo Semillas de Paz
Offering classes to students at the nursery, kindergarten and preparatory levels (up to about age 6). They also offer continuing education programs for adults. Previously called Jardín Infantil Las Semillas. Located in the space of the former Caribe Azul Centro de Aprendizaje Independiente school (which closed in December 2018). Playa Chiquita +506 2756 8325 +506 8633-4195 View on map
Eñe Spanish Teachers
A group of qualified, independent teachers, operating in the whole Puerto Viejo area, offers Spanish Classes in the quiet and comfort of your Caribbean residence. Spanish Courses for all levels. Private or group lessons. Choose between 4 different Spanish Programs the one fits you best. Puerto Viejo +506 7286 5336 +506 7171 0879 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Spanish by the Sea
Offering Spanish classes in a tropical setting and a relaxed atmosphere. Private and group classes. Can arrange accommodation with options including hostel beds, private rooms and homestay Av 219A, Puerto Viejo +506 8799 8992 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Spanish School Pura Vida
Spanish immersion school offering group lessons by the week or private lessons hourly. Courses include excursions. Classes held at their school inside Hotel Pura Vida or at their Playa Negra campus. Puerto Viejo +506 8570 9768, 2750 0002 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
TKD Caribe
Taekwondo & self defense lessons for children and adults. Teacher Roberto Alemán, black belt, first dan of taekwondo at Kenaki Lodge, Playa Grande, Cahuita, Cahuita +506 8805 1273 View on map
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. Cocles +506 8918 3238 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Miscellaneous Services
Correos de CR
Post office. Mail your letters and parcels here. In a new larger location. The mailing address is Correos de CR, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403, Costa Rica Puerto Viejo Average rating: 50 View on map
Elena De Luca Studio
Professional photography and design services. Portrait photography, advertising photography and graphic design. Puerto Viejo +506 7264 7530 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Puerto Viejo Multicentro
Multi-use building which houses several offices, community organizations and has a meeting room which can be rented for events. Also has a plant nursery and scooter rentals. Puerto Viejo Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Surf Lessons and Equipment
There are lots of places offering surf lessons and equipment for rent and purchase. You can also try Cocles beach.
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. Cocles +506 8566 9444 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Surf the Jungle Surf School Adventures
Surf school offering offering private clinics and all inclusive packages, personalized for you. Ocean-certified lifeguards, professional surf instructors, surf experts and enthusiasts. Founder Misael Brown is a free surfer and surf ISA certified instructor with more than 20 years of experience. Puerto Viejo +506 8710 4148 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Tico Surf and Skate
Shop offering surf and skate gear and clothing. Surf lessons. Bike rentals. Cocles +506 2750 3063 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
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