Surrounding Area
Costa Rica, Caribbean cost
Playa Cocles, on the Caribbean cost of Costa Rica. 250 kms from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Le Caméléon is located on the Caribbean cost of Costa Rica. With its laid back attitude and Caribbean lifestyle, it´s a destination that has it all: long walks on the pristine beaches, exotic flora and fauna in a wildlife refuge, snorkeling or diving among the many reefs in crystal clear waters, world-class surfing, mountain biking, kayaking and cultural visits to indigenous communities. Cocles Beach with its beautiful golden sands is walking distance from the resort.
Puerto Viejo
Located in the province of Limon, on the shores oft he Caribbean Sea, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a beach lover´s paradise.
Here amidst the exotic flora and fauna, lies a vibrant seaside town with gorgeous, isolated beaches, crystal clear blue water, and some of the most amazing surfing opportunities. This lovely town lies 34 miles south east of Puerto Limon and 10,2 miles south of Cahuita.
With ist relaxed atmosphere and its own unique blend of Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Bribri indigenous cultures, Puerto Viejo is a lovely place to have a unique and relaxing vacation. Puerto Viejo has a wide variety of bars and international and local restaurants. With ist gold sanded beaches, tropical vacation and many interesting attractions nearby, such s the Cahuita National Park, Talamanca Indian Reserve and Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, visiting Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a great opportunity to experience Costa Rica at its best.
Tours
Enjoy the Caribean! Around Le Cameleon hotel you can explore the wonderful nature of Costa Rica, gain cultural insights of the region or have an action-loaded day. Below you will find a short introduction about our tour offers. Should you desire more detailed information on our tour packages, please contact us at ...
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro Islands are located right across the Costa Rican border in the Caribbean area of Panama, about three hours south of the town of Puerto Viejo. This area is known for its great...
Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is located just south of the town of Cahuita, about 43 kilometers south of Limón, on the Caribbean coastline in one of the most beautiful and scenic regions in Costa Rica....
Canopy Tour
Feel your adrenaline rising up in your body, experience watching the jungle from the top of the trees in the Crazy Monkey Canopy Ride, in the town of Cocles. Ride amongst the forest till you get...
Chocolate Tour
Doña Petronila and her hospitable family, descendants of the Bribri Tribe will greet you and explain the history of cocoa and its process with a very old and artisanal method that indigenous...
Dolphins
Come and visit the dolphins of Gandoca as you cruise the palm-fringed beaches between Puerto Viejo and Gandoca. There are three species of Dolphins in the area, the bottle nose, the common and the...
Fishing
The Caribbean coast is home to Barracuda, Tarpon, Tuna, Kingfish, Snook, Jack…and more! The standard fishing tours take approximately 3 hours, but the length is negotiable. Fully equipped boats...
Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Gandoca – Manzanillo Refuge stands out for the beauty of its sandy beaches, gentle waves, coral reefs, and tropical forests vibrant with life. Its extraordinary biodiversity is comprised of many...
Horseback Riding
Galloping along a palm tree lined beach, venturing through jungle trails, exploring abandoned cocoa plantations… sounds intriguing? You can choose between trails, jungle, beach, cocoa plantation...
Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve
The Kekoldi people were once part of the Bribri indigenous tribe, but formed their own, separate group years ago. Today, they live at the base of the Talamanca Mountains, in a reserve that is...
Manzanillo Beach
Manzanillo is a small fishermen town located within Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge, just a few miles south of Puerto Viejo. With golden sand beach, tranquil water, palm trees and a splendid coral reef...
Punta Uva
Located between Playa Cocles and Manzanillo, a part of Punta Uva is situated within the natural reserve of Gandoca-Manzanillo. The water at the beach is crystal clear and you will often have this...
Scuba Diving
The barrier reef stretches from the town of Puerto Viejo to the Panamanian boarder and offers you more than 25 fixed dive locations ranging from shallow coral gardens to deep, fringing reefs and...
Sea Kayaking
Embark in a magical kayaking journey paralleling a coast full of cliffs, caves, and the most amazing rainforest. You will also have time for a nice break at the beach to relax, swim and enjoy....
Sloth Sanctuary
This highly recommended tour offers a delightful introduction to the wonderful world of the sloth. It includes a one-hour, guided, canoe ride through the bayous of the Estrella River Delta where,...
Snorkeling
The best places for snorkeling are Cahuita National Park and Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge , where you can enjoy the pristine waters, a large variety of species and the beautiful colors of the...
Surf
The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica is known for its world class surfing. The famous “Salsa Brava” waves start just beyond the coral reef. Around the area of Puerto Viejo and Cocles there are waves...
Tropical Bird Watching
A bird watchers dream come true: of Costa Rica’s 850 species of birds, over half are found in the Caribbean coast. Birds that may be spotted include the crested-mandible toucan, ornate hawk-eagle...
Turtle Nesting
The Leatherback, the Hawksbill, the Green and occasionally the Loggerhead sea turtles make their nest and lay their eggs on Gandoca-Manzanillo beaches. The giant Leatherback sea turtle is the one...
Veragua Rainforest
Is located on a 1300-hectare (approximately 4000 acre) private reserve surrounded by 100% Rainforest. The park is a buffer zone for La Amistad International Park (“Friendship International Park...
White Water Rafting
From Puerto Viejo you can enjoy a one day tour to Pacuare river Pacuare is world famous for its sheer beauty. A true river gorge, it is flanked by steep, green walls. Here you enjoy the feeling of...