Banana Azul

Puerto Viejo offers up a mixture of unspoiled beaches and dense jungles. There are an assortment of restaurants to choose from, and several bars which frequently feature live calypso and reggae bands.

The beaches of Puerto Viejo are beautiful and unspoiled, offering visitors their choice of black or white sand, and providing access to an idyllic Caribbean Ocean. Conditions here are perfect for swimming, surfing, diving, and snorkeling. The jungle stretching to the sand is equally attractive - there are places for canopy tours, waterfall treks, and jungle hikes.

This hotel s next to a calm stretch of sand. Blooming gardens adorn the property and hammocks provide the perfect spot for afternoon napping or leisurely reading. A small river, inhabited by fish and turtles, flows through portions of the property.

Banana Azul has a beachside restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as refreshing drinks and snacks throughout the day. The menu focuses on fresh produce and can accommodate vegetarian, dairy free, and gluten free diets. If you have any special requirements, make sure to let the staff know in advance.

There are 14 rooms in the main building, made with sustainably harvested local timber. Across the street, guests will find four two-story guesthouses. Both rooms and guest houses have Wi-Fi and are a short distance from the pool as well as the beach. Some of the accommodations have air conditioning, and some rely on ceiling fans to keep the spaces cool — make sure to let us know if you have a strong preference.

Each guest house comes with its own kitchen and a private plunge pool. There are comfortable living rooms and air conditioning. Bedrooms in the villas come equipped with satellite TVs.

Guests can also book the 700 square foot (213 sq m) Treehouse Apartment. This fully furnished, two-bedroom apartment looks out over a sea of green forest canopy. It comes with a TV, a safety deposit box, and a ceiling fan — which, combined with a treetop breeze, means you won’t miss air conditioning. The apartment also comes with bathroom that has a shower and a bathtub. There’s a hammock on the patio where you can unwind and admire the scenery.