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South of Puerto Limon, on the Caribbean coast, Cahuita National Park consists of an area of tropical forest and a lovely reef with an amazing variety of marine life.

The forest shelters various animals, including paca, racoons, northern tamandua, opossum, porcupine and capuchin monkey; while the marshes contain species such as green iguanas, basilisk lizards, gigantic blue crabs and many species of birds.

The reef extends outwards from Cahuita Point, from which it takes its name, and is home to sea urchins, moray eels, turtles, lobster and sharks.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: capuchin monkey, green iguana, northern tamandua, porcupine, racoon
  • Where: Limón Province, Costa Rica

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This wildlife location is featured in the following itinerary:

Coast to Coast

Explore the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea and the cloud forest clad interior, tropical rainforests and smouldering volcanoes of the central valley, en route to the sunset beaches of the Pacific Ocean on this epic trip to Costa Rica. For staggering biodiversity and scenic beauty, look no further. Find out more about Coast to Coast

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £4,195
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
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