Punta Uva Beach
Beach · Caribbean Coast
Often called the prettiest beach on the Caribbean coast: turquoise water sheltered by a reef, white sand and palms leaning over the water. Ideal for an easy swim or snorkel.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 3 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 9 / 10
- View
- 9 / 10
- Crowds
- 6 / 10
- Swimming
- 9 / 10
- Effort
- 0 / 10
- Location
- 9.6399, -82.685 — Google Maps
Tip
On weekends arrive before 10 am to grab shade and a parking spot under the trees.
Be careful
Calmer than most, but currents pick up near the point and in rough weather. Don't leave valuables in the car.
Places nearby
- Punta Uva Dive CenterSurf, Boats & Diving · from $55Beachfront PADI dive shop at Punta Uva with shore and boat dives on the shallow Caribbean reef, courses from first-time Discover Scuba to Divemaster, and snorkel trips.
- El Refugio GrillFood & CoffeeCalm, well-lit grill at the entrance to Playa Grande on the Manzanillo road, with a daily menu of the freshest fish and meats and a good wine list; a go-to for a sit-down dinner on the south coast.
- Restaurante SelvinFood & CoffeeSmall family restaurant on the road to Punta Uva, known for coconut-rice-and-beans plates and the local rondón soup, with a lively atmosphere in the evening.
- Hotel Aguas ClarasStaysBoutique hotel of brightly painted Caribbean-style bungalows right on Playa Chiquita, south of Puerto Viejo.
- CHOCORARTFood & CoffeeChocolate factory and cacao farm on the Playa Chiquita road south of Puerto Viejo, rated 4.9 on Google and 4.8 on Tripadvisor.
- Cool & Calm Reggae Bar and GrillFood & CoffeeReggae bar and grill in Manzanillo village at the end of the road, praised for whole grilled red snapper and juicy ribs with a house basting sauce.
Sources: OpenStreetMap relation/7876860 · https://www.jaredsdetours.com/?p=4125 · https://www.costaricavibes.com/beaches-puerto-viejo/ · https://www.kimkim.com/c/ultimate-guide-to-puerto-viejos-beaches · https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/7876860