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PUERTO VIEJO OF TALAMANCA
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This little town by the beach is 17 kilometers ( 10.2 miles ) south of Cahuita.
The 12 km stretch between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo Village is one of the most
beautiful areas in the country. The beaches are the most picturesque on the entire
coast, although you have to be careful while swimming.The beach located in town
is mainly for surfing because of it's currents and waves. There are little restaurants
and bars for dancing at night. It is a small and charming town with a Caribbean
flair. The best beaches are located south of Puerto Viejo starting at Punta Cocles.
The places for dancing are Stanford, Johnny´s Place and Bambu. The village
itself lies between the thick forested hills of the Talamanca mountains and the
sea. It´s a quiet and dusty place, but well-cared for, with pretty hand-painted
signs pointing to the restaurants and cabinas, and rasta red, green and gold splashed
all over the place. Most locals are Afro-Caribbean descent.
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