Wolaba Parade Day and the Pulse of Puerto Viejo

Daniela experiences the Wolaba Parade in Puerto Viejo, a vibrant Afro-Caribbean street celebration of calypso, reggae, and dance. She also looks at the local cost of living, reflects on the town's safety and conservation efforts, and captures the real, beating heart of the Caribbean coast. ☕ 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 29 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, Cacao Trails, Hotel Banana Azul, Playa Cocles, Beach Break Bar & Restaurant, Cafe Rico, Iriria Specialty Coffee House. Covered: Wolaba Parade and festival atmosphere, Afro-Caribbean and Bribri culture in Talamanca, Cost of living and eating in Puerto Viejo, Local safety concerns and sensible practices, Reef conservation and development conflict, Beach life and relaxation. Chapters:00:00 Salsa Brava01:13 Cafe Rico02:30 Playa Negra04:27 Playa Cocles05:28 Iriria Specialty Coffee House A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WolabaParade #PuertoViejo #CostaRicaCaribbean #AfroCaribbeanCulture #Talamanca #CostaRicaTravel #LivingInCostaRica #PlayaNegra #ReggaeCostaRica #CaribbeanCuisine #Bribri #CacaoTour #PuraVida #JaguarRescueCenter #SalsaBrava #CostaRicaTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/costa-rica/