Beyond the Gate
Slow rhythms, wild beauty, and hidden flavors — just beyond our doorstep.
La Prometida isn’t a world apart.
It’s a pause in the heart of Puerto Viejo.
La Prometida isn’t a world apart. It’s a pause in the heart of Puerto Viejo.
You don’t come here to stress out. You come to walk with no rush.
To follow flavors, sounds, dirt roads — and find out that the best things are usually off the map.
Small tables. Big flavors.
Puerto Viejo is full of delicious little spots.
If the ocean calls, go for ceviche at sunset.
If you’re craving something sweet to enjoy or a drink to relax, there are several options to choose from.
And if you fall in love with a table, go back the next day.
Our favorites (handpicked, not algorithm-fed):
- Koki Beach — Bold design, cocktails, seafood. Romantic at night.
- Soca — Mediterranean menu, cocktails selection. Stylish space.
- La casita de Monli — Seafood, French & Costa Rican fusion. A must to try.
- Cafe Viejo — Italian food, upscale and authentic. In the heart of Puerto Viejo.
- Puerto Pirata — Meals, snacks, coffee and batidos. A chill location overlooking the sea.
Do you want more recommendations?
Don’t plan your day. Feel it.
In Puerto Viejo, the best plan is no plan.
But if you want a few clues, here’s where to start:
- Morning walk on Playa Negra
- Bike ride to Manzanillo
- Visit the Jaguar Rescue Center
- Snorkel in Cahuita
- Learn about Bribri cacao traditions
- Sunset from the rocks in Playa Cocles
Ask us for more — or let the day unfold on its own.
We’ll share our favorite spots when you check in.
A bit of Afro-Caribbean culture living on the South Caribbean side of Costa Rica
Founded in the mid-1800s by the Afro-Caribbean community, Puerto Viejo is a magical place where Patois, English and Spanish are spoken together every day.
With a rich influence from Afro-Caribbean culture, today locals and visitors alike can enjoy its variety of rhythmic music, delicious cuisine, beautiful beaches, a relaxed atmosphere and a free-spirited energy, accompanied by the warmth of its people, in a way not found anywhere else in country.
These and more reasons, that you can only discover when you arrive, makes Puerto Viejo one of the best destinations you can visit during your trip to Costa Rica.
How to feel more, not do more.
The best moments aren’t posted. They’re felt.
- A swim before breakfast
- Coconut water on the beach
- Reading under a palm tree
- Dinner barefoot
- Music at the corner bar
- Doing nothing, and loving it
Puerto Viejo isn’t a destination.
It’s a feeling.
Ask us for tips… or don’t. You’ll find the magic anyway.
