to be one with Nature and living the experience of how simple and yet beautiful life can be. ideal for meditation, disconnecting from a stressy city world. The genuine PURA VIDA (pure life) can still be felt here. My friends and I enjoyed it and are looking forward to return soon. more

Within a couple of hours of arriving i felt the tranquil atmosphere of the Chimuri Beach Cottages ease all my tensions and concerns away. First impression is that the cottages are very basic, with no frills. Second impression is that you have everything that you need and that you are surrounded by beauty and a sense of well-being. I was... more

We liked our cottage. It was very cute, quiet, and across the street from a lovely section of beach. Really nice to hear the water.... But it was lacking on the small niceties. we were only given one towel each for four days - yuck. I'm sure we could have asked for another, but didn't think we should have to.... more

Upon arriving to Chimuri, we were greeted by the lovely Colocha and her dog, Cocao...even though we did not get to the front gate until 9pm! The cottage (#1) my husband, small son and I stayed in was clean, cozy and very cute! We immediately felt at-home. I was impressed by the naturalness of the yard and the fact that... more

My husband and I just spent a month at Chimuri Beach Cottages in Playa Negra, just outside of the hip Caribbean town of Puerto Viejo. As former owners/managers of a cottage rental in the mountains of NC, we understand what it takes to ensure pleasant, informative vacations to clients. Colocha and Mauricio who own and operate Chimuri Cottages have been... more

I love being lulled by the sound of the waves all day and then going to sleep by them at night. Staying at Chimuri was the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. The location provides for an incredibly tranquil experience and the space was squeeky clean. The grounds are gorgeous and,as a single lady, I felt very safe there.... more