CARIBBEAN COAST
Costa Rica’s lush and wild Caribbean Coast has palm-fringed beaches, jungle-lined waterways, vibrant coral reefs and colorful beach towns. The region holds two important national parks: Tortuguero, which protects a sea turtle nesting beach, and Cahuita, which holds a large coral reef, with vast swaths of coast rainforest in and outside of both those protected areas. The coast is virtually devoid of resorts and instead has dozens of small, owner-run lodges where thatched bungalows stand amidst lush foliage. It’s thus the perfect destination for nature lovers, or anyone who wants to stray from the crowd, stroll down an idyllic beach, snorkel over a reef awash with fish, or surf Caribbean swells.
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North Caribbean Coast
Inside the Limon Province, we find the Northern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, where Christopher Columbus first landed and discovered Costa Rica in 1502. It is a beautifully secluded area with lush dense forestation, meandering rivers, gorgeous lagoons and is home to some of the most exotic wildlife and flora in the country. This is a region that is home to large tracts of virgin lowland rainforests and is the nesting grounds of four of the eight species of sea turtle in the world, a beautiful display of nature. This part of the country is also a sport fishermen’s' dream, with huge schools of Atlantic tarpon and snook found in the rivers and along the shore here. Relatively remote and undiscovered, this region of Costa Rica is a joy to visit especially for nature lovers, who can find a plethora of diverse marine life in and around the coast.
It s a popular destination for eco-travelers and adventurers alike, it is vital to keep in mind that this part of the country gets plenty of rainfall; This region is mainly made up of two national parks, with only a small number of people inhabiting the area. The Refugio Barra del Colorado sits along Costa Rica’s northern border with Nicaragua, while the Tortuguero National Park lies south of the Barra del Colorado Refuge. This area has a number of small gorgeous beaches that are often bordered by verdant coastal forests with many swamps also found in the area. |
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Pachira Lodge
The Pachira lodge spreads out on 34 acres - a true oasis amidst a wilderness of dense jungle. It is strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Tortuguero National Park.
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Mawamba Lodge
Mawamba Lodge is a 15 acre beachfront lodge located on the right side of the Tortuguero on the Northeast area of Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast on a sand bar between the Tortuguero Canals and the Caribbean Ocean offering great views of the canals. |
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Manatus Hotel
The Caribbean side of Costa Rica is the perfect place for nature lovers who look for howler monkeys, iguanas and green sea turtles. |
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Laguna Lodge
Laguna Lodge Tortuguero is nestled along northern Caribbean Zone, in an exclusive location on a narrow strip of land between the sea on one side and the Tortuguero-Lagoon on the other, leader among the hotels and resorts with a personalized service, style and comfort.
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South Caribbean
The South Caribbean is tucked between the Talamanca Mountain Range and the warm, Caribbean Sea, the Southern Caribbean Tourism Region encompasses Costa Rica’s entire southeastern coast, from the city of Limon south to the Panamanian border. Warm sea breezes, misty mountains, and living coral reefs are just part of the Southern Caribbean’s tropical allure. It is truly a wonderful place to visit with its laidback environs, spicy piquant food, and unique Afro-Caribbean culture. To scintillate the senses, Calypso music and reggae beats dance in the air and delicious coconut-infused dishes simmer in every restaurant pot, offering a taste of Caribbean life and hospitality. It has become a tourist favorite for those who are looking to relax and have some fun in the sun, where they also can observe the shy wildlife, the diverse flora and the panoramic views.
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Shawandha Lodge
Shawandha Lodge, located on the South Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, where you can relax on the beach, or drive to Manzanillo and take a boat to observe the dolphins, or take a guided tour through the tropical forest areas, to forget the modern stressful life. |
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Azania Bungalows
The hotel features separate free standing bungalows with hardwood interior, designed and crafted in a unique style that blends traditional materials, exotic woods and thatched-palm roofs, with a modern building concept. |
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Le Cameleon
Le Caméléon is a five-star boutique hotel that operates with an impressively stylish ambiance. It is located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast within the tropical forest of Puerto Viejo, Limón. |
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Almendros & Corales
The eco-friendly Hotel Almendros y Corales located in the heart of the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, is committed to sustainable tourism. |
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La Costa de Papito
La Costa de Papito is set in a 5-acre natural tropical garden on the edge of the jungle, in front of the gorgeous expanse of the white sand Cocles beach. |
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