Costa Rica Caribbean Information

Costa Rica Caribbean Information

When Christopher Colombus first set foot on the country's Caribbean coast in 1502, he immediately named it Costa Rica (rich coast). He "discovered" these lands of the tropical humid forest, with its great exuberance and coral reef clear waters. Hundreds of years later, the natural treasures he described remain protected for visitors to enjoy. The Caribbean region south of the country's main port of export, Limon is connected to San José by means of an excellent highway that takes the visitor through the mountains and dense rainforst of the Braulio Carrillo National Park, tropical banana plantations and infinite arrays of coconut trees.

Today, this natural charm remains in a region characterized by the coexitstence of diverse cultures that have left their mark on Costa Rican history and culture. The Afro-Carribean people, with their rich culinary traditions, their musical rythyms and their unique language, offer visitors a very different experience from the rest of Costa Rica's regions. Also, the Caribbean is home to Costa Rica's largest indigenous populations offering the visitor a unique cultural experience amongst exuberant natural beauty.