The beaches of Talamanca, on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, are beautiful and a great place for anyone who loves the sea. During September and October and from March till May Talamanca offers the best easy beaches for diving in the country.

In the rest of the year when the famous waves kick up, these Caribbean beaches are the best beaches for surfers. Puerto Viejo is the surf capital of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.

Puerto Viejo is a small town in the south of Talamanca, famous for its laidback people, breathtaking nature, bars, reggae music and its beautiful beaches.

Professional surfers come to Puerto Viejo to surf the Salsa Brava. The waves of Playa Cocles are perfect for those willing to learn. The beach of Punta Uva is a great beach for diving.

More and more tourists and Costa Ricans are going to Talamanca for vacations on one of the many beautiful beaches. The dive and surf shops have doubled over the last few years. You can get the newest top-of –the-line gear, professional dive guides and the best surf instructors.