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Local Attractions
Immerse yourself in quaint village life and sample the fabulous activities
we have to offer.
Cahuita
National Park
So much to
do! Enter four blocks away from Cabinas Jenny and pay by donation. The
staff at the entrance speaks English and Spanish and are friendly, knowledgable,
and helpful. Activities include:
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Hiking,
bird and wildlife watching in the pristine rainforest that comes all
the way to the beach
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Snorkeling
and diving on the largest live reef in Costa Rica
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Body
surfing, swimming and sunbathing on the 2km long, crescent shaped,
white/golden sand beach.
This beach won the Banderas Azul (blue flag) award for environmental
quality in 1996 and retains its' pristine status even now.
Playa
Negra
Just north of Cahuita and a short walk from town, this black sand beach
was formed by volcanic activity in the deep past. You'll find great surfing,
bird watching, swimming and fishing along this beach.
Butterfly
Garden
More than
15 species of butterflies in a netted garden, and a beautiful variety
of flowering plants to keep both you and the butterflies entertained.
Don't miss the blue morpho!
Aviarios
Sloth Wildlife Sanctuary
Judy and Luis Arroyo are the goodhearted owners of this amazing place
where orphaned sloths and damaged sloths are loved and tended. Come meet
them and fall in love!
Tours to the
Indigenous Reservations
The Cabecar, Kekoldi, and Bribri peoples live freely here in their
protected homeland on three reservations. They speak Spanish and wear
western clothes, but maintain their ancestral beliefs and customs. Come
explore some of their villages and experience their traditions. You can
buy native hand-crafted goods and visit a shaman and healer.
Iguana Farm
Opened in 1997, the Iguana Farm, owned and managed by Asociación
Civil Kekoldi Wak Ka Koneke (a Bribri indigenous organization), breeds
green iguanas for release into the wild. Tours to a bird observation platform
and the iguana farm are conducted by bilingual guides. This reserve is
a prime site for seeing migratory raptors. Handicrafts made from natural
fibers are available for purchase.
Bicycling
This region of Costa Rica is great for both road and mountain biking.
Traffic is friendly for bikers and you'll share the road with plenty of
fellow two-wheeled travelers! See Costa Rica up close and personal from
a bike seat!
Horseback
Riding
Romantic and adventurous guided tours in the forests and on the beach.
There are a number of these tours available in and around Cahuita. Learn
about exotic plants and animals, see amazing scenery, gallop on a beach
for an unparalleled sense of freedom!
Waterfall
Tours
By foot or on
horseback, travel through the forest and swim in the pools at the base
of 75 foot plus waterfalls. Bring your camera, good walking shoes with
good grip, your walking stick and your bathing suit! Most tour operators
provide bilingual guides, and often, fresh fruits for you to snack on
during your trek.
Canopy Tours
A canopy tour
entails you flying through the treetops on zip lines! It's the best way
to see the abundant life that lives at the top of the rain forest. Your
guides will harness you safely and take you through the trees. Better
than any thrill ride and far more beautiful!
Boutiques and shopping
Cahuita offers unique shopping. You can find many handcrafted and
ecologically sensitive good here. Come see what we have to offer!
Surfing
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica offers some great surfing right
here in town. Bring your board and head to the national park or to the
black sand beach north of town. The waves are good, the swells frequent,
the beaches uncrowded. If you crave the thrill of bigger waves, the famous
Salsa Brava is
a short cab or bus ride away near Puerto Viejo.
Kayaking and White Water Rafting
River kayaking, white water rafting, sea kayaking, and kayak surfing
are yours for the taking all over this region. Come see what we have to
offer.
Live Caribbean Music
Live music many nights of the week for all tastes: calypso, reggae
and more.
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