RHR

Has anyone stayed or seen both of these lodges and if so, which would you choose.

ewesthoff

I didn't see Shawhanda, but just got back from Villas Del Caribe. We stayed in one of the two story villas and really loved it, but note that it does not have a swimmable beach in front of it, coral/reef/rocks, so you have to walk down a hundred yards to left, no pool, no tv, and they only serve a small continental breakfast. The owner and staff are great, it is about a 5 minute drive to town, or $5 taxi. It was also very quiet, which was nice. Hope this helps.

RHR

Besides the quite is there anything else you really liked about the whole area of Puerto Viejo.

Earthtraveler

Punta Uva is the best beach in the area for swimming and a beautiful walk also. Casa Viva beachside rentals are our choice when we head to Puerto Viejo.

shillmac

Bicycle riding, birding, lots of wildlife, great restaurants (and getting more all the time). . . .Cahuita National Park. . .it's a nice area.

Earthtraveler

RHR take a look at my photos of Punta Uva beach on this site.
www.rvincent3.photosite.com