Best hotels in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Situated just where emerald forests meet the golden sands of Playa Cocles on the Caribbean coast, Hotel Cariblue is a delightful spot to get away from it all. Here, days are filled with cocoa body masks and cocktails at the swim-up bar, surfing lessons at one of Costa Rica's best beaches, and playing Tarzan in the canopies (yes, we're talking rope swings). Then again, enjoying a gentle breeze and good book from your hammock sounds equally as tempting... Rooms are dotted around the jungle and are all very private, your only neighbours dangling sloths and twittering birds. Needless to say, the views and the vibe are sublime.

Sitting along the Caribbean coast with lush national parks to lure you in every direction, Le Caméléon is a peachy spot to get away. Sleek and modern and dressed in a varying shades of white, the pops of colour in each room change regularly in a nod to Costa Rica's wildlife. Shaded by its own verdant gardens, the hotel leads straight the beautiful Playa Cocles, where you'll likely find yourself again and again for a pineapple cocktail served to your hammock or a candlelit dinner on the sand. But, if you are looking to explore beyond the beach, there are plenty of forest hikes on offer to spot all manner of monkeys, sloths and birds...

Namuwoki Hotel is located in Playa Chiquita facing the Caribbean Sea, with 18 bungalows, all submerged in the midst of nature, surrounded by tropical gardens. The bungalows have a Caribbean style, with pastel colours offering a pleasant stay and comfort. Playa Chiquita is a quiet area, with a privileged beach, surrounded by coral forming natural pools, which are ideal for families. The on-site restaurant serves international and local dishes. The common area includes a swimming pool and hammocks, and bar area where the hotel offers drinks and cocktails in the afternoons. The tour desk at Namuwoki can help guests arrange tours to go exploring the canopy, snorkeling, or horse riding. Guests may also enjoy a hike in the surroundings.

For the ideal first-class romantic holiday destination, look no further than Puerto Viejo. Situated on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica sits Gigi Brown’s incredible luxury villas, with a secluded paradise feel, yet just minutes from the town. With panoramic sandy beaches and lush wildlife-filled tropical jungle, mixed with a relaxed coastal town and traditional indigenous cultures, a stay at Gigi Brown’s Villas Puerto Viejo is invitingly eclectic.

The Shawandha Lodge provides eco-friendly, peaceful and relaxing accommodation in the heart of southern Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast in Puerto Viejo, Limón.