The Pier That Won't Be Built, and the Reef It Saves

Daniela investigates the stalled pier project threatening Salsa Brava reef, eats Caribbean rice and beans at Sol del Caribe for about 3,500 colones, and reflects on Puerto Viejo's choice to protect its reef over development. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Costa Rica: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Costa Rica guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Daniela Rojas. Daniela Rojas is in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Places in this episode: Playa Negra, Salsa Brava, Playa Cocles, Sol del Caribe, Manzanillo, Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Jaguar Rescue Center. Covered: Puerto Viejo pier environmental appeal, Reef conservation and tourism conflict, Caribbean cuisine and cost, Wolaba Parade preview, Wildlife and safety in Talamanca, Local infrastructure and development. Chapters:00:00 Salsa Brava01:44 Jaguar Rescue Center02:37 Playa Cocles03:29 Manzanillo04:28 Forest trail05:20 Evening on the porch06:14 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaTravel #CaribbeanCoast #SalsaBrava #ReefProtection #WolabaParade #AfroCaribbeanCulture #SolDelCaribe #PlayaCocles #Manzanillo #GandocaManzanillo #JaguarRescueCenter #Talamanca #EcoTravel #Snorkeling #HowlerMonkeys #LivingInCostaRica #PuraVida https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/