{"id":3051,"date":"2026-10-12T17:43:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T23:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/blog\/?p=3051"},"modified":"2026-10-12T17:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T23:43:02","slug":"living-on-costa-ricas-caribbean-coast-puerto-viejo-playa-chiquita-and-cahuita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/blog\/living-on-costa-ricas-caribbean-coast-puerto-viejo-playa-chiquita-and-cahuita\/","title":{"rendered":"Living on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast: Puerto Viejo, Playa Chiquita and Cahuita"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Villa with private pool in Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo (#4205)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Most people picture Costa Rica’s Pacific beaches when they think about moving here. But on the other side of the country, the southern Caribbean coast offers something different: turquoise water, jungle that runs right down to the sand, a relaxed Afro-Caribbean culture, and property prices that are often lower than in the best known Pacific towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are thinking about buying a home, a rental property or a small business on the Caribbean side, here is what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The towns: from Cahuita to Punta Uva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cahuita<\/strong> is a small, laid back village next to Cahuita National Park, home to one of the country’s best known coral reefs. It is quiet, walkable and popular with travelers who want nature first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca<\/strong> is the heart of the southern Caribbean. It has restaurants, caf\u00e9s, surf, live music and a strong international community. Playa Negra<\/strong>, just north of town, is known for its black sand beach and is a favorite for vacation rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva and Manzanillo<\/strong> stretch south of Puerto Viejo along one of the most beautiful roads in Costa Rica. The beaches are calmer, the jungle is thicker, and the area ends at the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Many buyers consider Punta Uva one of the prettiest beaches in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What life is like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n