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Costa Rica · Limón

Best beaches in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

7 ranked beaches in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

  1. 1

    Playa Chiquita

    Small reef-protected coves offer a quieter, more intimate beach experience.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa Cocles

    Best-known surf and beach-day stretch near Puerto Viejo with broad golden sand.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa El Chino

    Small local cove near Puerto Viejo town often overlooked beside the main beach scene.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Playa Negra Puerto Viejo

    Long dark-sand beach at Puerto Viejo’s north side, good for walks and beginner surf days.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Playa Negra South

    Southern section of Puerto Viejo’s dark-sand coast offers a quieter local beach walk.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Playa Puerto Viejo

    Main town beach anchoring Puerto Viejo’s Caribbean nightlife and beach culture.

    7.0
  7. 7

    Salsa Brava Beach

    Legendary reef break that gives Puerto Viejo its global surf reputation.

    7.0

What makes Puerto Viejo de Talamanca's beaches stand out?

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca sits in Limón, Costa Rica and is home to 7 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.