Punta Uva
Often called the most beautiful beach on the Caribbean coast. Palm trees line a crescent-shaped bay with calm water, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Punta Uva lies about 8 km east of Puerto Viejo. Palm trees reach right down to the sea, and a crescent-shaped bay is sheltered from waves by rocky headlands. The water is clear and calm, making this the best beach in the area for swimming and snorkeling. You can also rent a kayak and paddle to a small cave beneath the headland. A short trail runs across the headland. A few small stalls on the beach rent lounge chairs. If you park on the roadside, you will need to pay a small parking fee, and valuables should never be left unattended on the sand. From town, it is about 30 minutes by bicycle, and it is the highlight of the "bike-and-beach" route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Chiquita
- Manzanillo & Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
- Jaguar Rescue Center
- Playa Cocles
- Salsa Brava
- Puerto Viejo Town
- Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo)
- Kéköldi Indigenous Territory & Bribri Chocolate Tour