Daniela arrives in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca after a three-hour drive from Turrialba. She navigates the coastal road, the town's vibe, and real costs of living by the sea — with a nod to the Wolaba Parade and the Jaguar Rescue Center.

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Episode 25 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica.

Places in this episode: Playa Cocles, Playa Negra, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, Sol del Caribe, Cafe Rico, Hotel Banana Azul, Como en La Gloria.

Covered: Arrival and orientation, Caribbean cuisine and local sodas, Cost of living in Puerto Viejo, Banco de Costa Rica and banking, Kolbi SIM and telecom, Wolaba Parade and festivals, Jaguar Rescue Center and wildlife conservation, Beach districts: Cocles, Chiquita, Punta Uva.

Chapters:
00:00 Sol del Caribe
01:39 Manzanillo
02:48 Cafe Rico
04:07 Como en La Gloria
05:19 Playa Chiquita
06:39 CHOCORART

A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.

#PuertoViejo #CostaRica #CaribbeanCoast #TravelCostaRica #WolabaParade #JaguarRescueCenter #BribriCacao #CahuitaNationalPark #SalsaBrava #PlayaNegra #PuntaUva #CostaRicaTravel #DigitalNomadCostaRica #PuertoViejoFood #CaribbeanCuisine #CostaRicaLiving

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