Cahuita National Park Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast

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The Cahuita National Park

You will find Cahuita on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, South of the city of Limon, and on the road to Puerto Viejo and the border with Panama. The little town of Cahuita may have seen some small changes over the last two decades, the beach and National Park have however kept the same outstanding exotic beauty. The Cahuita National Park, with 1076 hectares, has the best coral reef of Costa Rica, and one of the largest. It is indeed one of the world’s best reef with a great variety of marine life, including turtles, parrot fish, lobsters, small sharks, sea urchins and an abundance of sea anemones.

What To Do And See In Cahuita

The Cahuita National Park is mostly known for its magnificent coral reef, and snorkeling is an excellent way to see it. Amidst the multicolored coral you will more than 500 different species of fish that is endemic to the reef. There are even two sunken ships to explore if the coral fish is not enough for you! If you want to take a Tour of Cahuita National Park, there is great hiking on the trail between Kelly Creek in the center of the village to Puerto Vargas, great for spotting yellow crowned herons, swainson toucans, keel billed toucans, Central American curassows and rufous kingfishers. While waking along the shore on the trail you will no doubt come across a few sloths, agoutis, coatis, pacas and tamanduas. Small wild cats like the ocelots are present in the area, but very hard to spot. If you like to be on boats, try a trip through the mangroves, and see huge blue crabs. pelicans, green ibises, and blue herons. Boat trips on the sea can be arranged, make sure you have a professional guide with you as the currents and reefs can be treacherous.

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Where To Stay In Cahuita

Cahuita is probably the perfect place to be to visit the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. There are plenty of hotels and lodges to choose from in Cahuita, that all blend in marvelously with their surroundings. The Hotel Azania Bungalows, just a few steps from the sea and surrounded by lush green vegetation, offer spacious and beautifully decorated rooms, with privacy and peace, and lush tropical gardens. The Hotel Ciudad Perdida Ecolodge is has a privileged location along the National Park offering a memorable vacation amidst wild lush green vegetation and beautiful tropical birds. There is also a great choice of restaurants in Cahuita and while coconut rice and beans is on the menu, you will find excellent international cuisine including French and Italian specialties.

Cahuita, The Costa Rican Caribbean

The Caribbean atmosphere of Cahuita, complete with Bob Marley, Alpha Blondy, Rum and Coke, dreadlocks and jerked chicken, is simply irresistible. The motto of Cahuita is enjoy yourself, relax, and have a good time. The lazy laid-back atmosphere together with an exuberant wildlife is the perfect recipe for a splendid holiday in paradise. This is the perfect choice for a holiday in the magical Province of Limon, and is yet another example of the magnificent diversity one can only find in Costa Rica. In total contrast with the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, the exuberance of the Caribbean will win you over, forever, and the National Park of Cahuita will give you the true beauty and magic of this region.


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