The tiny village of CAHUITA , 43km southeast of Limón, is reached on the paved Hwy-36 which runs from Limón to Sixaola on the Panamanian border. Like other villages on the Talamanca coast, especially Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Manzanillo, it has become increasingly popular with backpackers and surfers for its laid-back atmosphere and walking opportunities, along with the added appeal of great Afro-Caribbean food. Near the village, the Parque Nacional Cahuita was formed mainly to protect one of the only living coral reefs in Costa Rica; many people come here to snorkel and take rides in … more »
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- San Jose, Costa Rica [77.6 miles] View »
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from the web- Cahuita Travel Guide from World66
Cahuita is a predominently Afro-Caribbean community in the region of... more »
- Cahuita from Trip Wolf
A palm-lined road leads into the Caribbean-coast town of Cahuita, a popular... more »
- Cahuita from World66
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from the web- Pura Vida!from GLOBOsapiens.net
Cahuita is a charming and quiet little village located in the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, 4... more »