Raccoon by Marek Stefunko
Cahuita National Park
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Raccoon by Marek Stefunko
Costa Rica|North America
caribbeancoastslothsmonkeysreef
Cahuita National Park
Costa Rica|North America
76
Wildlife
90
Access
76
Stay
87
Safety
76
Photo
62
Crowds
82
Cost
66
Birding
Cahuita National Park blends Caribbean coastal forest, coral reef, beaches, and very approachable wildlife viewing along easy trails. It is particularly good for sloths, monkeys, raccoons, reef snorkeling, and low effort tropical nature watching.
24°
Drizzle
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Wildlife Species
Brown-throated Sloth
CommonMammal · Best time: All Day
White-faced Capuchin
CommonMammal · Best time: Morning
Raccoon
CommonMammal · Best time: Morning or Evening
Green Iguana
CommonReptile · Best time: Midday
Geography
- Terrain
- Coastal forest, beaches, coral reef, mangroves
- Elevation
- Sea level
- Climate
- Humid Caribbean tropical
- Area
- About 11 km2 land plus marine area
Weather
- Best Months
- FebruaryMarchSeptemberOctober
- Avg. Temperature
- 23-31°C
- Rainfall
- High but variable
- Humidity
- 75-100%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
San Jose Airport with overland transfer or Caribbean route
Reached by road from Limon or Puerto Viejo
Transport
- Walking trail access from town
- Snorkeling and coastal nature walks
- Easy self guided wildlife viewing
Where to Stay
Guesthouses in Cahuita and Puerto Viejo
Budget to Mid-rangeGuesthouse · Walk or short drive to park
Beach lodges on the Caribbean coast
Mid-rangeLodge · Near park entrance
Location
9.7400, -82.8300View larger map
