- Address: 36, Provincia de Limón, Costa Rica
- Phone: +506 8767 6700
- Foundation date: December 27, 1982.
- Opening hours: 6.00 - 17.00
- Cost of visit: free of charge
Costa Rica has always been famous for its parks , reserves and sanctuaries. One of these natural attractions is the Cahuita National Park, located on the southern coast of the Caribbean province of Limon and adjacent to the city of the same name. Let's talk about the reserve in detail.
Cahuita - meeting with wildlife
The surface area of the Cahuita National Park is 11 square kilometers. km, and water - only 6. Such dimensions of the park allow tourists to bypass all available places and look into secluded corners in a few hours. Those wishing to make a one-day fascinating excursion along an eight-kilometer trail combined with swimming on one of the beaches can safely go here. Since the hiking trail is only one, and the route is not circular, then, returning back, tourists overcome about 16 kilometers.
The main pride of the National Park is snow-white sandy beaches surrounded by a lot of coconut palms and an amazing coral reef, which has about 35 species of coral. Therefore, the reserve is considered one of the best places in the country for diving and beach holidays .
Flora and fauna of the national park
The variety of flora and fauna in the Cahuita National Park is simply amazing. Conservation territory is made up of swamps, coconut palm plantations, thickets and mangroves. On the ground part of the park are various kinds of animals, including sloths, anteaters, capuchin monkeys, agoutis, raccoons, howler, and others. Among the birds you can find a green ibis, a toucan and a red kingfisher.
The Great Reef is known not only for its many corals, but also for the abundance of marine life: about 140 species of mollusks, more than 44 species of crustaceans and over 130 species of fish. In the rivers flowing on the territory of the park, settled herons, caimans, snakes, turtles, red and bright blue crabs.
How to get to the National Park?
Since the park is located on the coast of the Caribbean islands near the city of Cahuita, it is first necessary to get to the city itself. From the capital of Costa Rica, the city of San Jose , to Cahuita there is public transport with a transfer in the city of Limon. Further by bus or taxi you can reach the National Park, which is located to the south of the city. There are two entrances to the park: north (from the side of the city) and south (from the sea side). To get to the park from the south entrance, tourists need to take the bus to the Puerto Bargas stop and walk a bit along the coast. This trip will cost $ 1.
The cost of entering the Cahuita National Park
You can visit the park for free. However, it exists for voluntary donations, and tourists are often asked to contribute some amount. To pay or not to pay is a private matter for everyone. In order for the excursion to be more interesting and exciting, you can pay $ 20 for the services of the guide.
On working days and weekends the park is open from 6.00 to 17.00. Going on a tour of the eight-kilometer trail, be sure to bring drinking water and some food. It is also desirable to put on strong shoes.
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