
Cook your own food! Some hostels have shared kitchens, most monthly rentals have kitchens as well.Stay for a month or more – private rooms cost around $30 USD, monthly rentals go for $400/month which includes a kitchen.Western/specialty food costs $8-$13 USD per meal. La Ruka is our hostel of choice.įood – Local meals run $4-7 USD which generally consists of rice, beans, plantains, a small salad, and some form of protein. Monthly rentals start around $300-$500 per month – which usually includes WIFI, kitchen, etc. Plan on spending $30-70 per day depending on your accommodation requirements and how often you go out to eat.Īccommodation – Dorms can be had for $8-15 USD, privates are generally $30+ per night. Maybe we’re just used to eating delicious Vietnamese food for $1-2 per meal. We were surprised to see how expensive Costa Rica was, especially the food. How much does Puerto Viejo cost? ($35/day or $1000/month) Rainy seasons between June-July & November-December.Dry seasons between February-May & August-October.Best surfing is between December – March.During our month we experienced a week of pure sunshine + no swells, 3 days of non-stop rain, and a week of sunny days with misty nights + massive swells. We were there in February which is right in the middle of both the “dry” and “surf” seasons.


Puerto Viejo is home to some of the most unpredictable weather we’ve ever experienced. It’s roughly a 5-hour bus ride from the capital, San Jose. Until recently, Puerto Viejo was isolated from the rest of Costa Rica. Located on the southern Caribbean coast, right by the Panama border.

4 How much does Puerto Viejo cost? ($35/day or $1000/month).2 When should you travel to Puerto Viejo?.
