Locals take a moment to relax and enjoy their day in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica.

Palm fronds decorate a restaurant wall in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

Some local surfers ride their bikes through town on their down time in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

Native to the area (and due to volanoes!), black sand beaches draw thousands to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

A must do in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, the Jaguar Rescue Center is home to many different species from the Costa Rican terrain. The little baby has chosen this worker as her new buddy. She is a little underdeveloped and will be unable to be released.

A must do in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, the Jaguar Rescue Center is home to many different species from the Costa Rican terrain. Even though the fer de lance is considered one of the most poisonous snakes, they are still important to the delicate ecosystem of Costa Rica.

A must do in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, the Jaguar Rescue Center is home to many different species from the Costa Rican terrain. The yellow pit vipers can be found in various cages around the center.

A must do in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, the Jaguar Rescue Center is home to many different species from the Costa Rican terrain. They have a huge collection of snakes that they are trying to renew their numbers. While poisonous, they still need help as their numbers are dwindling.

A must do in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, the Jaguar Rescue Center is home to many different species from the Costa Rican terrain. Seriously, how can you resist the grin of a baby sloth?!

A must do in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, the Jaguar Rescue Center is home to many different species from the Costa Rican terrain. This big cat (while not a jaguar) is endangered and is being nursed back to health.