Puerto Viejo Shipwreck
Landmark · Caribbean Coast
The rusting hull of an old boat in the shallows off Puerto Viejo's town beach, with a tree growing out of it: the village's best-known photo spot.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 20 min
- Best time
- sunset
- Kids
- 8 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 6 / 10
- Swimming
- 3 / 10
- Effort
- 0 / 10
- Location
- 9.6558, -82.7565 — Google Maps
Tip
Swing by at sunset; on calm days the shallow water around the hull is nice for a dip.
Be careful
Sharp rusty metal under the water: don't climb on the wreck and wear water shoes.
Places nearby
- ATEC (Talamanca Association of Ecotourism and Conservation)Parks & Wildlife · from $38Community-run non-profit in Puerto Viejo whose local guides lead more than 50 tours.
- Port Vell RestauranteFood & CoffeeBreakfast-and-lunch spot on Calle 213 serving big gallo pinto plates, pancakes, bagels and smoothies, with many vegan options and no added sugar in the juices.
- Cafe ViejoFood & CoffeeLong-running Italian restaurant on the main street of Puerto Viejo, opposite the Casa de la Cultura, with homemade pasta, thin pizzas, Caribbean lobster and a large wine list.
- Caribe ShuttleTransfers & Rentals · takes 5 hShuttle company based in Puerto Viejo running shared and private transfers across Costa Rica and to Panama and Nicaragua.
- Stashu's Con FusionFood & CoffeeSecond-floor open-air restaurant in central Puerto Viejo mixing Caribbean, Thai and Indian dishes (pad thai, butter chicken with sweet-potato roti, pakoras) with a cocktail list.
- Bread & ChocolateFood & CoffeeOpen-air wooden cafe in the middle of Puerto Viejo with home-made breakfasts, sandwiches and baked goods, plus its own chocolate made from locally grown cacao.
Sources: OpenStreetMap relation/20248839 · https://twoweeksincostarica.com/puerto-viejo-caribbean-cool-in-costa-rica · https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/20248839