About Playa Cocles

Playa Cocles is a small Caribbean village on the coast just south of Puerto Viejo, Limon, Costa Rica. It is a very small town, there's not much there except two stores, a school and a soccer field. Cariblue is actually located 150 mt. from the beach referred to locally as "beach break" because there is no coral reef here and the waves break directly on the beach. Cariblue supports the lifeguard program at Playa Cocles. Local businesses have contributed to pay for lifeguards at Playa Cocles to help keep our beaches safe. Please help us by donating to the lifeguard program. The people of Playa Cocles are warm and friendly, in the manner common to very small towns. The community has a strong and diverse cultural background, consisting mostly of Latino ticos and afro-Caribbean’s, with a few foreign immigrants mixed in.

The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and you often see people standing around in the street laughing and talking. The soccer (called football locally) field is the main focus of the community. People get together once a week for the big soccer game, the only big event in town. Soccer is the national sport of Costa Rica without question, and the "football" games usually draw a good crowd.

The beaches in this region are excellent. Beach break itself was awarded the Blue Flag for ecological quality, and is one of the most popular beaches in the area. The other beaches near Playa Cocles are also beautiful and inviting. The wave is good enough for surfing, but there are many spots where you can find calm, protected pools perfect for swimming. The lovely white sands, clear blue Caribbean Sea, and rich greenery make this a favourite tourist spot.