If you're into Costa Rica and are considering a visit to the Caribbean coast, September is likely the best time for visiting.
September is a month that precedes both the high point of hurricane season, and the high point of tourist season.
Cahuita is a sleepy Caribbean beach town that I recommend just north of Puerto Viejo,and I think it a shining gem on the eastern shores of the country.
Here you will find sandy beaches that meet warm waters, cold beer, fresh fish, reggae tunes, AND a national park.
In the past, when visiting Cahuita, I have always stayed with Chris and Joe at
Coral Hill Bungalows B&B
This cozy nest is 200 meters from the Beach at Playa Negra in a garden setting where gourmet breakfasts are served daily. How about fritata and artfully prepared fresh fruit topped off with hibiscus flowers?
The cabinas are clean and well appointed with bamboo furniture, safes, ceiling fans, hair dryers, hand painted sinks in the large bathrooms. The bungalows also come with lanais
outfitted with hammock and rockers for cocktail hour or ...
NOTHING AT ALL.
Wildlife surrounds you here!
We are ALWAYS blessed with howlers above us, visiting frogs, roaming Agoutis, a Two-Toed Sloth and a wide array of birds: Toucans, Oropendolas, Hummingbirds, Euphonias just to name a few...
As wonderful as Coral Hill is, I think it high time I try something new ~ a place and experience to share with you, so this year, we will be staying at Topo's Treehouse very close to Chris and Joe's place.
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Cahuita National Park
has 9 kilometers of easy footpaths and snorkeling vendors a-plenty
The coral reef, just off the coast, is the largest on the Caribbean coast, creating a home to diverse schools of aquatic life. I have it in mind to seek out an approved person to escort me into the underwater part of the park this year.
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You are not welcome to "walk in" within the park's boundaries. Approved guides are rumored to exist, and I'm hoping for a change of pace from the boat tours departing from alongside Miss Edith's place.
http://costa-rica-guide.com/Natural/Cahuita.html
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you can find Tsiru Ue, home of BriBri chocolate, handmade as you learn about the indigenous culture,
Jaguar Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center, where you can get up-close and personal with sloths and monkeys,
LuluBerlu Art Gallery, full of amazing artwork by locals,
and the ever vibrant downtown street life of Puerto Viejo.
NOW GO AND ENJOY!!
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