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Sip, Swap, and Read: Discover Café Rico’s Book Exchange in Puerto Viejo
At Café Rico, we’re not just about incredible coffee and delicious breakfasts—we’re also a haven for book lovers! Nestled in the lush, tropical beauty of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, our jungle café offers an expansive selection of used books in multiple languages. Whether you’re skimming stories over breakfast, sipping our signature Café Rico Breakfast Blend, or immersing yourself in a novel under the trees, we’ve got just the book to keep you company.
A Book Exchange With a Twist
Need something to read but don’t want to lug books around in your backpack? No problem. Café Rico features one of the most welcoming book exchanges in Puerto Viejo, designed with travelers and readers in mind.
How it works:
1. Take one of ours for just ₡2000.
2. Trade in one of yours plus ₡1000 to take one of ours.
3. Or simply swap two of your books for one of ours!
This unique Puerto Viejo book swap program makes it easy to keep your beach reads fresh without breaking the bank—or your back.
“A guaranteed positive experience! The ability to do a book exchange was an added bonus!” — Tripadvisor
A Book for Every Reader
Our collection spans a wide array of genres, from captivating fiction to insightful non-fiction, travel guides, memoirs, and more. Whether you’re into thrillers, self-help, or guidebooks for exploring Costa Rica, you’ll find something to spark your interest.
Traveling with kids? We even have a children’s section stocked with colorful picture books and stories in Spanish and English to keep young readers entertained.
A Café Experience Worth Reading About
Café Rico isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a full sensory experience. Enjoy breakfast, coffee, or lunch in our tropical shaded gardens or open-air “indoor” seating, surrounded by greenery and the sounds of the jungle.
While you read or dine, you might spot a sloth or exotic birds in the trees—just one of many reasons we’re known as a standout jungle café in Puerto Viejo.
Our book exchange in Costa Rica is curated with love, just like the rest of our space. From hand-painted signs to mismatched mugs and local art, Café Rico is more than just a café—it’s an experience.
“Café Rico also serves some of the best breakfasts around and offers a mighty fine lunch selection, too—all served in a shady, open-air space surrounded by lush vegetation (look for sloths and exotic birds in the trees) and the town’s best used book selection.” — USA Today 10Best
Why Wait? Trade a Book, Grab a Coffee, and Stay a While
Whether you’re searching for your next travel guide, a beach read, or something fun for the kids, Café Rico is the place to find it. Come for the damn good coffee, stay for the books—and leave with a story to tell.
“Café Rico, their food, and their prompt, efficient laundry service, and the array of books, is the perfect example of the reason I will return again and again.” — Tripadvisor
Looking for a café with books in Puerto Viejo? You’ve just found it.
Come to Café Rico—where books and coffee blend perfectly.
