Punta Uva

Playa Punta Uva, located just 8 km south of Puerto Viejo, features white sand, calm emerald green waters and a protected reef that is ideal for swimming.  For those seeking a beach with stunning Caribbean beauty and tranquility it is the perfect destination.  

In the area there are actually two main beaches, Playa Punta Uva and Playa Punta Uva Arrecife.  There is a small trail that connects the two with a breathtaking view of Arrecife– it is about a five to ten minute walk. “Sloth Point” is located on the Punta Uva Adventures entrance that leads to the beaches, as many sloths live in the area. We believe every animal is a important part of an ecosystem and that they don’t belong bijend a fens for human show so the best way to support the sustainability is by having local guides take you to place like this and together fiend and learn about the sloths. 

Aside from relaxing on the beach, Punta Uva offers many activities.  There is a coral reef near the viewpoint that is great for snorkeling– rental gear is available from a few different businesses in the area.  Kayaking up the river is a great way to see more wildlife like birds, turtles, monkeys and sloths. This is also a great place to do paddleboarding. Scuba Diving is another activity for the more daring tourists to engage in. 

Punta Uva is 8.5 kilometers south from downtown Puerto Viejo de Limon and is 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. Taxis are advised for the journey as they are a lot more reliable than the local public bus, which only runs two or three times a day. Cycling with a rented bike is also a good option and a very popular activity I personally recommend above the others.