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Cahuita Costa Rica

Cahuita Costa Rica is a sleepy Caribbean beach village and the first major tourist destination you will reach heading south out of the city of Limon. Stay in one of the quaint hotels in the area, be it in a nicely appointed room, or in a cozy cabina. The boom going on in Puerto Viejo and the beaches south of Puerto Viejo has in many ways passed Cahuita by. If you decide to visit this Costa Rican town then you can not miss a visit to Cahuita National Park. This ecological area of 2,600 land acres (1,052 hectares) and 55 marine acres (22 hectares) is made up of different types of forest and swamps, and was declared a National Park in 1970. The sandy beaches lined with rain forest and the coral reefs offshore are all part of Cahuita National Park. After a major earthquake in 1991 the coral reef emerged almost 3 ft. above sea level.

Cahuita’s coral reef is the only mature coral formation on the Caribbean coastline. Different coral species are found here like the elk horn and the smooth brain. Numerous species of fish inhabit the waters including French angelfish, blue parrotfish, barracuda, and queen angelfish. Green sea turtles also make these waters home. Howler monkeys, raccoons, and white-nosed coatis can easily be seen in the park, so don’t forget to bring your camera. The nearby Estrella River is unfortunately carrying sedimentary deposits that are affecting the coral reef and its life forms. Cahuita hotels offer endless fun activities, which include snorkeling, sailing, and we can not forget sport fishing where you can reel in Snook, Grouper, or the ever challenging Tarpon (which can only be found on the Atlantic Coast and rivers). If you fall in love with Cahuita and never want to leave, don't worry, we have a great list of Cahuita Costa Rica real estate for you to browse through.

This is one of the most laid back villages in Costa Rica. The few dirt and gravel streets here are host to an unhurried parade of pedestrian traffic, parted occasionally by a bicycle, car, or bus. Cahuita beach is the reason why so many come to this area. Miles of pristine beaches which stretch both north and south from town and the gorgeous Cahuita hotels. It can rain almost any time of the year here but the most dependable dry season is in September and October. The village traces its roots to Afro-Caribbean fishermen and laborers who settled in this region in the mid-1800s, and today the population is still primarily English-speaking blacks whose culture and language set them apart from other areas of the country. A dialect called “Patua”; which is a combination of French, Spanish and English words, is also spoken by the locals. Discover the eclectic mix of traditions, activities, and sceneries in this great town, and have a truly unique experience. Contact our travel advisers and create a vacation package that includes a Cahuita Costa Rica day tour! Don't forget to take a look at our Cahuita map to get the general layout of the area. We can also help you arrange a Cahuita car rental, delivered right to your hotel if necessary.