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Limón Province, Costa Rica
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Punta Uva is a small town south of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
Restaurant, bar and beach club. Fresh seafood and delicious sandwiches
Since 1987 run by a gentle local man. Next to the main street.
The Casa Haizea, a small two-story house in Punta Uva, on a 2½-acre property of protected forest, in the heart of the wildlife refuge of Gandoca-Manzanillo, and 5 minutes from the beach of Playa Grande.
Casa de la Musa ("House of the Muse") is the home on Punta Uva beach where famous Costa Rican author Anacristina Rossi used to live and write about the beauty of the Caribbean coast. It is a clean, newly-restored Caribbean-style house with 2 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, screened porch, open deck, and many modern amenities, including wi-fi, air-conditioned bedrooms, and digital music players. The house is directly on the 50-meter line, and a private path runs through a short stretch of jungle to Punta Uva beach.
Small lodge near Playa Grande offering double rooms in a tropical garden. Wildlife commonly seen in the area includes monkeys, sloths and toucans. Rooms feature a private bathroom, terrace, fan and mosquito net. Continental breakfast included. Private parking and Wi-Fi.
Tourists can get to the beaches by biking on the trails. Bikes can be rented from the many bike shops in Punta Uva. Another option is to rent a scooter or electric cart.
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