Punta Uva Puerto Viejo Costa Rica Visitor’s Guide

Although Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is the main town in the Caribbean South of Costa Rica, Punta Uva is a favorite among many visitors. It’s a tiny town, made up of a few dirt roads, restaurants and hotels but the main attraction are the stunning beaches, wildlife and view point. It’s only 8 kilometers from Puerto Viejo so it’s the perfect escape for those who want to get away from the noisier and more crowded parts of the area.

In this guide, you’ll find out all you need to know about visiting Punta Uva.

How to get to Punta Uva

Punta Uva is 8.5 kilometers from downtown Puerto Viejo and is easily reachable by bike, car and bus. It’s quite far to walk (around 5 miles) but the bus is an easy way to get back and forth from Puerto Viejo and Punta Uva if you don’t have a car.

From Puerto Viejo to Punta Uva: Take the bus to Manzanillo which runs at 6:45, 7:45, 9:45, 11:45, 13:45, 16:45, 18:45 and 19:45 every day. On Sundays, they have extra service at 12:45. 15:45 and 17:45….