~10 min by bike, or the jungle trail from Salsa Brava
Playa Cocles
One of the biggest and most social beaches on the coast — surfers, food carts and fire shows at sunset on Saturdays.
Playa Cocles, from the house’s beach guide
This is where Puerto Viejo surfs: rentals, lessons, even national competitions. Look out for the beach food carts the owner loves — the falafel guy, the Iriria coffee truck and Tara’s Trinidadian food.