Puerto Viejo
Hotel Banana Azul
This 14-room retreat on a black-sand strand embodies the area’s laid-back feeling. Bright wood-paneled rooms feature such tropical touches as dangling bromeliad plants and locally made easy chairs. For $139 a night, upgrade to the Howler Suite, an airy corner room with an outdoor soaking tub and ocean views. Hammocks are strung under coconut palms—an ideal spot for piña coladas.
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