10 Mistakes to Avoid in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica 2025 (Especially for Expats!) 🇨🇷✈️

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica is one of my favorite places in the world — but there are some things you need to know before you go!
I lived there for three months, and today I’m sharing the 10 most common mistakes travelers make when visiting Puerto Viejo — especially Black travelers and solo female travelers.

We’re talking safety, the people, local culture, healthcare access, Wi-Fi, visa runs, and the beautiful but underrated neighboring town of Cahuita.

This isn’t your average travel vlog — I’m giving you the real, unfiltered tea so your trip to Puerto Viejo is magical and stress-free.

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