Punta Uva Point
Viewpoint · Caribbean Coast · hidden gem
A short path climbs from the end of Punta Uva beach onto the rocky headland, with views up and down the coast and a little sea cave with a natural arch just off the trail.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 30 min
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 6 / 10
- View
- 9 / 10
- Crowds
- 3 / 10
- Swimming
- 3 / 10
- Effort
- 2 / 10
- Location
- 9.6411, -82.6935 — Google Maps
Tip
Take the small side path just before the lookout to find the cave and arch; early morning light is best.
Be careful
The rocks are slippery and waves surge into the cave, so stay out of it when the sea is rough.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spicy CoconutFood & CoffeeSmall Caribbean-style house in the Cocles jungle with an ocean view and a sloth-hosting almendro tree, serving poke bowls, ceviche and grilled meats with cocktails, plus a little shop.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/4591238591 · https://capturetheatlas.com/puerto-viejo-costa-rica/ · https://www.jaredsdetours.com/?p=4125 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4591238591