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Cahuita Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

district in Talamanca canton, Limón province, Costa Rica

About Cahuita

Cahuita is a rustic alternative to the more touristic spots found further south. The town consists of a main street that runs off the highway and goes all the way to the ocean. Located here are a small selection of restaurants and bars and a bank and a grocery store. Leading away form the main street are mainly dusty dirt roads with guest houses and local residents. There are two beaches within walking distance of Cahurita. They arePlaya Negra, a dark sand beach that has good waves for beginner surfers, andPlaya Blanco, a white sand beach located within the picturesque Cahuita National Park.

Top Attractions in Cahuita

Explore the best things to see and do in Cahuita:

  • Aviarios del Caribe Wildlife Refuge
  • Cahuita National Park
  • Playa Negra
  • Tree of Life

Where to Stay in Cahuita

  • 🏨El Encanto Bed & Breakfast
  • 🏨Hotel Jaguar
  • 🏨Hotel Magellan Inn
  • 🏨La Piscina Natural
  • 🏨Secret Garden

Cahuita Travel Guide Sections

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