Jump to the full ... entry & travel map Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica ... We skirt the Caribbean coast heading for Cahuita a sleepy beach villageAt Puerto Limon a small container port with just two crane, we see the Caribbean. I think they will be really busy if they are going to clear all the containers we saw.
Then we come across a horrendous truck crash with another monster tailback, again we manage to squeeze through.
Puerto Limon looked a typical working port, a little onthe seedy side.
We skirt the Caribbean coast heading for Cahuita a sleepy beach village. The people here are of Afro Caribbean origin, it's quite strange you get Rasta Spanish, a hey mon and then they launch into Spanish, though English is used as well.
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Really laid back mon in Cahuita
Posted by
Keyon 1027 days ago
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Swinging in the rain Cahuita Province of Limon Costa Rica
Posted by
Keyon 1027 days ago
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Cahuita is a one road village south of Puerto Limon on the Caribbean coast. A town past built from afro-caribbean settlers arriving from Jamaica, the people hold strong to their roots through Jah, Rastafarianism and of course the obligatory herb of choice!
I was hoping for another Montezuma, a chilled out happy town that I could feel safe in even when walking alone after sun down. Cahuita had the same easy laid back attitude but with an air of menace lying just below the surface. Too much rum & Imperial written into the faces of men taking their post dinner positions under the bus stop. The local dealer like a drowsy wasp in the height of the British summer (ahh the irony, summer and Britain in the same analogy!), ready to plant his sting on a low life backpacker.
However the above could well be blamed on the backpacking traveller hoping to obtain cheap drugs and
I was hoping for another Montezuma, a chilled out happy town that I could feel safe in even when walking alone after sun down. Cahuita had the same easy laid back attitude but with an air of menace lying just below the surface. Too much rum & Imperial written into the faces of men taking their post dinner positions under the bus stop. The local dealer like a drowsy wasp in the height of the British summer (ahh the irony, summer and Britain in the same analogy!), ready to plant his sting on a low life backpacker.
However the above could well be blamed on the backpacking traveller hoping to obtain cheap drugs and
Willie Tours In Cahuita
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Keyon 1027 days ago
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Curious to know if anyone has used Willie's Tours in Cahuita for either their canopy/zip line or white water rafting excursions?
The rafting trip is up on the Pacuare River about 1-1.5 hours outside of Cahuita. It's $100 per person, so we want to make sure it's safe & worth the money.
The canopy trip is at Rio Banano on the Caribbean Coast. We have read reviews that the best canopy tour is up in Monteverde, so we want to make sure this is good/enjoyable/comparable location.
Thanks in advance for your help/advice!As far as I know and to answer your question...Willie is a transportation company...they do not...
The rafting trip is up on the Pacuare River about 1-1.5 hours outside of Cahuita. It's $100 per person, so we want to make sure it's safe & worth the money.
The canopy trip is at Rio Banano on the Caribbean Coast. We have read reviews that the best canopy tour is up in Monteverde, so we want to make sure this is good/enjoyable/comparable location.
Thanks in advance for your help/advice!As far as I know and to answer your question...Willie is a transportation company...they do not...
Getting around Caribbean side
Posted by
Dixon 1027 days ago
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Punta Uva past Puerto Viejo on the road to Manzanillo is a spectacularly beautiful beach. Cauhita is pretty small. You can walk to most places. However to see Monkeys and sloths in the park, you need to walk a couple kilometers along beach trail. Easy trail, and very beautiful. A must do!
You could also do public bus to Puerto Viejo beaches and take bus to Sloth Sanctuary. Your kids will love it!
Ask your host about bike rentals with kids seats. There must be someone in town. Also use taxi. They are usually not too expensive.
You could also do public bus to Puerto Viejo beaches and take bus to Sloth Sanctuary. Your kids will love it!
Ask your host about bike rentals with kids seats. There must be someone in town. Also use taxi. They are usually not too expensive.
Carribean beaches
Posted by
Dixon 1027 days ago
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A few suggestions for lodging - Pachamama in Punta Uva and Banana Azul in Puerto Viejo. Both in similar, moderate, price range.
You would probably want to plan more than a night or two in Arenal. It's quite a drive...I'm not sure how long the trip would be, but I think it would take over 5 hours to get there from the Puerto Viejo area.
Maybe consider spending 5 nights on the Caribbean side, then 3 in Arenal. There is a rafting trip offered through Exploradores Outdoors that will provide you transportation to/from Puerto Viejo and Arenal before and after your rafting trip. So, you could start the trip on the coast, then they would pick you up at your hotel, go rafting, then drop you off in Arenal. It's $99 per person, including the transportation. Just a thought.
You would probably want to plan more than a night or two in Arenal. It's quite a drive...I'm not sure how long the trip would be, but I think it would take over 5 hours to get there from the Puerto Viejo area.
Maybe consider spending 5 nights on the Caribbean side, then 3 in Arenal. There is a rafting trip offered through Exploradores Outdoors that will provide you transportation to/from Puerto Viejo and Arenal before and after your rafting trip. So, you could start the trip on the coast, then they would pick you up at your hotel, go rafting, then drop you off in Arenal. It's $99 per person, including the transportation. Just a thought.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Travel Information and Travel Guide -...
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uluckidog 1027 days ago
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (not to be confused with Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí in the northern lowlands) is a decidedly Caribbean concoction of perfect beaches, spectacular surfing and laid-back attitude, spiced up with the most happening music, nightlife and restaurant scene on the coast. It’s touristy – and more and more expats are moving here every year. But if you can let go of getting in touch with ‘the real Costa Rica’ for a moment, you’ll have a blast.
As throughout the southern Caribbean coast, the Afro-Caribbean presence is strong here: locals sometimes refer to the town by its patois name ‘Walaba,’ and coconut-scented odors and reggae music emanate from the doorways. With the influx of foreigners, however, you might hear German or French on the streets sooner than patois. Puerto Viejo’s kitchens are now turning out fantastic fusion cuisine, incorporating influences
As throughout the southern Caribbean coast, the Afro-Caribbean presence is strong here: locals sometimes refer to the town by its patois name ‘Walaba,’ and coconut-scented odors and reggae music emanate from the doorways. With the influx of foreigners, however, you might hear German or French on the streets sooner than patois. Puerto Viejo’s kitchens are now turning out fantastic fusion cuisine, incorporating influences
Top Ten Cheap Beach Vacations
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uluckidog 1032 days ago
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Experienced world travelers will no doubt point out that I didn't pick the cheapest of the cheap beach locales for this compilation of top budget beach vacations. After all, why not include Goa, India; Mombasa, Kenya; Lombok, Indonesia; Koh Phi Phi, Thailand; or Nha Trang, Vietnam? I agree, you can usually find a hut on the beach at those destinations for less than ten bucks a day; however, take into account the cost of a long flight and the luxury of time that most travelers don't have and it turns into a much pricier endeavor. So, for practical purposes, I've limited my choices to the best budget beach vacations in North and Central America, with a special shout out to Brazil. Now you have no excuse not to lather on the lotion and throw down your beach towel.
6. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Let the affluent spend gobs of money on the Pacific coast at familiar resorts like the Marriott
6. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Let the affluent spend gobs of money on the Pacific coast at familiar resorts like the Marriott
Before We Grow Up Puerto Viejo a Volcano and Da Beach
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Aleale 1032 days ago
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Rob and I had a break from teaching last week when Dave and Becka came to visit. We decided to go to the Caribbean coast since we’d only ever been to the Pacific, so we chose Puerto Viejo. It was a good choice. The only part of the Puerto Viejo trip I would change is our decision to stay at Rocking J’s hostel. It wasn’t the worst hostel I’ve ever stayed in, but it was close.
How about some good? …Cocles beach near Puerto Viejo is one of the nicest beaches I’ve been to in Costa Rica. The sand is white, the water is blue, the sky is clear, and the waves are tall. What more could anyone ask for? We spent most of our days at Cocles - in between rounds of eating, of course.
After a few days in PV, Dave, Becka, Rob and I moved on to Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna (the town right outside it). It took about 4 hours in a minivan to get us there from PV, but it was worth it. Th
How about some good? …Cocles beach near Puerto Viejo is one of the nicest beaches I’ve been to in Costa Rica. The sand is white, the water is blue, the sky is clear, and the waves are tall. What more could anyone ask for? We spent most of our days at Cocles - in between rounds of eating, of course.
After a few days in PV, Dave, Becka, Rob and I moved on to Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna (the town right outside it). It took about 4 hours in a minivan to get us there from PV, but it was worth it. Th
Puerto Viejo named to list of Top 10 Cheap Beach Vacations
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Aleale 1032 days ago
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The website Away.com has named their list of their top 10 cheap beach vacations and Puerto Viejo has landed right in the middle of the list! Their list is:
1. Cannon Beach, Oregon
2. Tulum, Mexico
3. Placencia, Belize
4. Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
5. Negril, Jamaica
6. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
7. Cape Ann, Massachusetts
8. Huntington Beach, California
9. Outer Banks, North Carolina
10. Destin, Florida
1. Cannon Beach, Oregon
2. Tulum, Mexico
3. Placencia, Belize
4. Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
5. Negril, Jamaica
6. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
7. Cape Ann, Massachusetts
8. Huntington Beach, California
9. Outer Banks, North Carolina
10. Destin, Florida
Puerto Viejo a Multicultural Crossroad
Posted by
Aleale 1035 days ago
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We traveled to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, quite close to Panama, to the pueblo of Puerto Viejo, south of Limon. In many ways, it was hard to tell which country we were in. There is a mix of indigenous, Afro-Caribbean, and Costa Rican cultures and populations, with people speaking Spanish, Creole, English, and various mixes. Stores accept dollars and colones with equal ease. The food was different, a bit more spice and kick to it, which was welcomed by all. We stayed in tropical bungalows in the midst of the wettest forest I’ve ever visited; I can’t imagine that anything or anyone is ever completely dry here. The rains were truly torrential, lasting 12-15 hours, drumming our rooftops all night, and we awoke to five inches or so of water covering the forest floor. When the rains let up, the sun came out, and we experienced 95 degree weather with 90% humidity, enough to make
Guanacaste Continues To Be Favorite Destination For Mid Year Vacations
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Mateo 1035 days ago
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The mid-year vacation period has already started, and tourism businesses from all over the country are preparing to attract the highest number possible of visitors through special packages and promotions — as tourists in the current economic situation not only seek quality service but also saving money.
As experience has shown, 10 national routes will be particularly patrolled during this time of year, due to the increase traffic levels they experience. Among them are the highways to the Nicaragua and Panama borders, the section between Manolo’s Bridge (San Jose) and Orotina, Liberia-Nicoya, and San Jose-Limon, as well as the Rio Frio intersection leading toward Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui...
As experience has shown, 10 national routes will be particularly patrolled during this time of year, due to the increase traffic levels they experience. Among them are the highways to the Nicaragua and Panama borders, the section between Manolo’s Bridge (San Jose) and Orotina, Liberia-Nicoya, and San Jose-Limon, as well as the Rio Frio intersection leading toward Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui...
Totem Mediterraneo Puerto Viejo
Posted by
Aleale 1038 days ago
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Honest reviews of Totem Mediterraneo, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica: If you are on the Carribean coast of Costa Rica the restaurant at Totem Resort Hotel, Playa Cocles near Puerto Viejo is an absolute must. Nico, the charming young Italian chef, is a master chef and the atmosphere at the restaurant is great. Don't miss it!
Two policemen in Puerto Viejo, identified by their surnames Morales and Pereira, have been detained and suspended after allegedly extorting a bribe from a Canadian tourist who they caught smoking marijuana. ...
Beautiful Mosaic of God Here in Caribbean Costa Rica
Posted by
uluckidog 1038 days ago
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As I sit here at a hostel in Puerto Viejo reminiscing about last week’s mission trips, I find myself once again amazed at God’s beautiful mosaic that He is creating out here in Costa Rica. This mosaic, which is composed of the hearts of the Costa Rican people, us summer staff, the various teams from throughout the U.S. and also those who have been praying for us back home, may be in its beginning stages however it is showing itself to be a breathtaking view.
Cahuita
Posted by
uluckidog 1038 days ago
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Starting my trip to Panama, I found myself lost. It's actually a funny story. The plan was supposed to be: head to a town by the name of Puerto Viejo at 6 in the morning Saturday the 27th. Easy enough right? No. The interesting thing about the Costa Rican bus system is that yes, it will take you to where you need to go, however, you never actually know when you get there. So long story short, I found myself in a small town by the name of Cahuita.
Moving on from Cahuita wasn't so tough, because I had been wanting to go to Panama for quite some time. So we jumped on a bus an headed down to Sixuola.
Moving on from Cahuita wasn't so tough, because I had been wanting to go to Panama for quite some time. So we jumped on a bus an headed down to Sixuola.
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