Title: Visit Puerto Viejo: 2026 Travel Guide for Puerto Viejo, Heredia Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in Puerto Viejo](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Viejo-Hotels.d812595968255983616.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Puerto Viejo](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Viejo-Vacation-Rentals.d812595968255983616.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Puerto Viejo](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Puerto-Viejo.d812595968255983616.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Puerto Viejo](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Puerto-Viejo.d812595968255983616.Car-Rental-Guide)[Puerto Viejo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Viejo.d812595968255983616.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Puerto Viejo ## Travel Guide ![Flora abounds. Hard to take it all in!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/519095406936721232/62180995-4d24-49f6-a29e-35f473ee6234.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Flora abounds. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_812595968255983616) - Puerto Viejo Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Puerto Viejo ![Selva Verde Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4140000/4139700/4139642/095a11ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Selva Verde Lodge Chilamate Puerto Viejo Heredia $151 nightly $171 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Puerto Viejo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Costa ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews) Two nights ago I checked into this hotel after finishing a long white water rafting tour while on my way to San José. The property itself is pretty. It might be fine for people who want to stay on a resort property and not go out to explore the real Costa Rica. For a one night stop, however, this ... Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=4139642&PinnedHotelID=4139642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=812595968255983616) ![Ara Ambigua Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9720000/9711800/9711796/f5c6fb86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ara Ambigua Lodge 400m North of the Church in La Guaria Puerto Viejo Heredia Book a stay at this spa hotel in Puerto Viejo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions La Selva Biological Station and Costa Rica ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (74 reviews) All great Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=9711796&PinnedHotelID=9711796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=812595968255983616) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=9711796&PinnedHotelID=9711796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=812595968255983616) ![Hotel El Bambú](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1354000/1353994/85eab343_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel El Bambú Frente de la Plaza Deportes Puerto Viejo Heredia $90 nightly $102 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Puerto Viejo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions La Selva Biological Station ... 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[](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Viejo-Hotels-Lodging-Casas-Sol.h110796431.Hotel-Information) ![Río Sarapiquí Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123620000/123610300/123610208/24bce1f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Río Sarapiquí Lodge Barrio El Muelle Puerto Viejo Heredia Stay at this villa in Puerto Viejo. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions La Selva Biological Station and Costa Rica Best Chocolate ... [](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Viejo-Hotels-Rio-Sarapiqui-Lodge.h123610208.Hotel-Information) ![Sarapiqui River Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116113300/116113233/2a327661_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sarapiqui River Cabin Puerto Viejo Heredia Stay at this cabin in Puerto Viejo. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions La Selva Biological Station and Costa Rica Best Chocolate are located ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Puerto Viejo hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=812595968255983616&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[Mar 10 - Mar 11](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=812595968255983616&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=812595968255983616&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=812595968255983616&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=812595968255983616&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=812595968255983616&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=812595968255983616&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=812595968255983616&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### San Agustin Church After visiting San Agustin Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest. [](https://expedia.com/San-Agustin-Church-Puerto-Viejo.d6242427.Vacation-Attraction) #### Costa Rica Best Chocolate Enjoy an outing to Costa Rica Best Chocolate during your stay in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. [](https://expedia.com/Costa-Rica-Best-Chocolate-Puerto-Viejo.d974581172155723776.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sarapiqui River Rafting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45711053/97cfaf7a-0539-42f5-9766-892b809cd48e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarapiqui River Rafting $70 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sarapiqui-river-rafting.a45711053.activity-details) ![Class I](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2068783/e711bcf1-7cac-4e6e-8a5f-3cbb0131883f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Safari Float Sarapiqui $70 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/safari-float-sarapiqui.a2068783.activity-details) ![Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class III-IV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2065231/7c8f0100-619f-41b1-916e-c1c9eeac5f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class III-IV $170 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/best-whitewater-rafting-sarapiqui-river.a2065231.activity-details) ![Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class II-III](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1223071/e8b10139-5de6-4949-8e5a-643b0bd70e0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class II-III $106 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/best-whitewater-rafting-sarapiqui-river.a1223071.activity-details) ![Eco-Adventure Rafting and Zipline Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46305382/29a84d37-fccf-4a18-b1dc-0c6cefe32b35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eco-Adventure Rafting and Zipline Combo $125 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/eco-adventure-rafting-and-zipline-combo.a46305382.activity-details) ![Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348128/309ac2a7-c45a-4cac-b46b-3d88f7d5cf11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV $85 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sarapiqui-river-extreme-white-water-rafting-class-iv.a1348128.activity-details) [See all activities in Puerto Viejo](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Puerto-Viejo.d812595968255983616.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Puerto Viejo ![Man on zip-line. Aventuras del Sarapiqui, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12062/b36942f8-72ce-4e41-a9cf-0f5321e66e5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sarapiqui ![Flora abounds. Hard to take it all in!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/519095406936721232/220f6481-0093-4dad-90df-1c4a2b16a4d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Virgen ![Rain in rainforest, Rara Avis, Las Horquetas, Costa Rica, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974498484/110c019d-2593-48d9-89d3-8ebd8186fcd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Las Horquetas - Cities near Puerto Viejo - Places of interest [Sarapiqui](https://expedia.com/Sarapiqui.dx12062)[Greytown](https://expedia.com/Greytown.dx6226279)[La Virgen](https://expedia.com/La-Virgen.dx3000007694)[Cureña](https://expedia.com/Curena.dx553248635940027452)[Las Horquetas](https://expedia.com/Las-Horquetas.dx553248635974498484)[Llanuras del Gaspar](https://expedia.com/Llanuras-Del-Gaspar.dx553248635975875245) - [San Agustin Church ](https://expedia.com/San-Agustin-Church-Puerto-Viejo.d6242427.Vacation-Attraction) - [Poás Volcano National Park ](https://expedia.com/Poas-Volcano-National-Park-Alajuela-Province.d6101077.Vacation-Attraction) - [Braulio Carrillo National Park ](https://expedia.com/Braulio-Carrillo-National-Park-Costa-Rica.d6101121.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tortuguero National Park ](https://expedia.com/Tortuguero-National-Park-Limon-Province.d553248633862018810.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guapiles Central Park ](https://expedia.com/Guapiles-Central-Park-Guapiles.d553248621532965430.Vacation-Attraction) - [Costa Rica Nature Pavilion ](https://expedia.com/Costa-Rica-Nature-Pavilion-La-Virgen.d553248621562625806.Vacation-Attraction) - [La Selva Biological Station ](https://expedia.com/La-Selva-Biological-Station-Heredia-Province.d553248635953566941.Vacation-Attraction) - [Laguna Río Cuarto ](https://expedia.com/Laguna-Rio-Cuarto-Rio-Cuarto.d553248635975969853.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge ](https://expedia.com/Barra-Del-Colorado-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Costa-Rica.d6101097.Vacation-Attraction) - [Juan Castro Blanco National Park ](https://expedia.com/Juan-Castro-Blanco-National-Park-Alajuela-Province.d6101075.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tirimbina Rainforest Center ](https://expedia.com/Tirimbina-Rainforest-Center-La-Virgen.d553248621532965429.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rainforest Adventures ](https://expedia.com/Rainforest-Adventures-Guapiles.d553248621532619501.Vacation-Attraction) - [Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre ](https://expedia.com/Refugio-De-Vida-Silvestre-Bosque-Alegre-Rio-Cuarto.d553248621532619342.Vacation-Attraction) - [Laguna del Hule ](https://expedia.com/Laguna-Del-Hule-Rio-Cuarto.d553248635975970359.Vacation-Attraction) - [Heliconia Island ](https://expedia.com/Heliconia-Island-La-Virgen.d553248621532965423.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rara Avis Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Rara-Avis-Waterfall-Las-Horquetas.d6242431.Vacation-Attraction) - [Centro America Autonomous University ](https://expedia.com/Centro-America-Autonomous-University-Guapiles.d553248621593167035.Vacation-Attraction) - [Frogs Heaven ](https://expedia.com/Frogs-Heaven-Las-Horquetas.d831460130854842368.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori ](https://expedia.com/Mini-Zoo-And-Jardin-Yori-Las-Horquetas.d6242435.Vacation-Attraction) - [Serpentario ](https://expedia.com/Serpentario-La-Virgen.d553248621532965424.Vacation-Attraction) - [Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Quebrada-Grande-Biological-Reserve-Pital.d553248621592263676.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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