Location: Cahuita
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Cahuita is a small city located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, in the Talamanca Canton of Limón Province. Cahuita is the capital of the Cahuita District.
Restaurants in Cahuita
1. Tarantulas Way
Overall Ratings
5 based on 77 reviews
Visit the tarantulas way with me together at night to explore the rain forest from Cahuita. Bird-eating spiders, frogs, bats and many insects with warranty. Listen the night sounds of nature on a leisurely stroll through a Zoo without fences. This is certainly an exciting and enjoyable experience for your vacation.
Reviewed By bonnie M
Cris is definitely dedicated to the fauna of this area. We saw six eyelash vipers, bullet ants and many tarantulas. a truly memorable night walk. I didn't give him 5 stars because I'm a little concerned that he does these walks most nights and allows guests to shine lights and flash cameras into the eyes of these night creatures. This seems dangerous to me as he must often find the same ones each night. Even a red-eyed tree frog was awakened by our group from his nightly slumber. Most night walks I've been on did not allow flash cameras and with modern cameras it shouldn't be necessary.
2. Cacao Trails Culture Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Discover the wonders behind one of the world’s most tantalizing foods — chocolate The Chocolate Tour begins by taking you across the trails of Talamanca’s Cacao History. Beginning with Talamanca’s native cultures The Bribri’s and Cabecar’s. In their tradicional conic rancho known as The U SULE; The traditional conic shaped rancho of the Bribri and Cabecars Indigenous culture is where we have made the Indigenous Museum. Here you will succumb to the history and hidden mysteries of these unique tribes. The second part of this trail will bring you to the beginning of the 19th century when the Afrocaribbean decendents arrived in the area. Their cultural history and development with the cacao plantations. Imprinted in their food, music and everyday life.
Reviewed By John F - San Pablo, California
We took this tour thru our cruise ship. This tour was very informative on cacao making process. The guided tour walks you along the massive grounds showing you the different plants also wildlife such as monkeys,sloths. Make sure you wear insect repellent with DEET, long sleeve shirts and pants and close toe shoes. They have a lady that makes chocolate at the end of the tour and gives a sample.
3. Cahuita National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
This coastal park contains white sandy Beaches and coral reefs.
Reviewed By davethedrill - hemel
Wonderful afternoon Lovely beach Safe swimming Loads of monkeys Saw racoons,bats,snakes,iguanas Birds were beautiful Vegetation stunning All for nothing !!!!!!
4. Tree of Life Wildlife Rescue Center and Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Tree of Life Wildlife Rescue Center and Botanical Gardens ) Our main goal is to protect and rehabilitate displaced wildlife of the Caribbean region.We offer a safe haven to animals that need refuge because of loss of habitat, accidents, victims of pet trade or hunting.The botanical Gardens offer you many different species of palms, heliconias, bromeliads and many others. Tree of Life, Cahuita, Costa Rica.
Reviewed By Graceannefisher - London, United Kingdom
We went here the day after heading to the sloth sanctuary and found it so so much better!
The owner Patricia clearly has a passion for the animals and plants and have a really interesting tour. We also saw a whole range of rescues animals as she explained to us what they were doing to prepare them for release back into the wild.
The Gardens were also absolutely beautiful and receive a lot of visits themselves from wild animals.
There is only one tour a day which felt much better - they aren’t just hoarding tourists through but instead raising awareness and enough money to keep the place going.
Definitely pop by!!
5. Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 744 reviews
Two types of tours to see sloths and learn about their diminishing rainforest habitat. Sorry, no direct contact with sloths, for their well-being and yours. "Buttercup Tour" requires no advance reservation; just arrive about 20 minutes before the top of the hour (8AM–2PM) to register. Duration about 2 hours. "Insider's Tour" is given twice daily and requires advance booking. This tour includes everything in the Buttercup Tour plus "behind-the-scenes" visits to the NICU, Slothpital, climbing area and more. Admission/donations collected directly support the sloths – their rescue, rehabilitation, wellness, research, housing and enrichments. Thank you for supporting the sloths with your tour!
Reviewed By DavinC - Brisbane
The insiders tour is a must do experience. This sanctuary relies on funds from tourists visiting to keep up the amazing work they are doing.
The guides and staff are awesome and really believe in the work of the sanctuary. Sone of the stories are very sad but you can see how well the permanent residents are cared for.
6. Willie's Tours CR
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
We are an Ecological friendly Tour Operator Company in Costa Rica "Every Day is a Green Day!!". Our Highlight Services: Tortuguero Visit and Amazon Boat Trip with Transfers to San Jose, La Fortuna and Monte Verde. Bocas del Toro Islands Visit and Transfers to Colon Islands, Volcano Trips with Transfers to San Jose, Snorkeling in Cahuita Coral Reef, Jungle Hike in Cahuita National Park, Bribri-Chocolate Indigenous Tour, Rafting In Rio Pacuare, Canopy and Jungle Hike, Yorking Bribri Indigenous Community Visit and many more.....
Reviewed By Christian O
We wanted to book several activities in the Cahuita-PuertoViejo-Manzanillo region but Willie's only had local (Cahuita) activities available. We ended only booking a snorkel tour wich was fantastic.
7. Cahuita Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
It is an agency of tour operator of tourist services in Cahuita. We have snorkeling and hiking services, as well as a visit to the bribri indigenous reserve in Talamanca.
Reviewed By Tracey S - Troy, United States
My son and I booked the three in one tour. First we departed with a small group and headed to the BriBri community that raises and releases green iguanas. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. We hand fed some iguanas and enjoyed the random turkeys that were present at the location. Next, we traveled a short distance to the second BriBri community, where we had a medical plant/chocolate making tour. My son was excited to shoot a hand made bow and arrow, but the best part was definitely making chocolate. We were able to help roast beans, crush them into paste and drink hot chocolate. The third part of the tour was a short hike down to a beautiful waterfall where we were able to swim and cool off. After the hike, we ate fresh pineapple and headed back to Cahuita for lunch. I would definitely recommend this tour and the tour company! Antonio spoke very well in English and my son and I have memories that will last a lifetime.
8. Yesland Mini Golf
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Play Mini golf or simply enjoy the bar atmosphere with variety of soft drinks.
Reviewed By liliprince - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
Yesland is an unexpected treasure -- far more than another minitature golf course. I felt like I was wandering through a unique sculpture garden with unexpected pieces at every turn. There is ample Seating available as you work you way through the different holes and each seat and table you encounter is a different, artistically crafted, work of art. The holes themselves are cleverly designed and no two are even similar. My first visit was with one friend, a few days later we returned with 2 more friends, then again with 3 neighbors etc. I plan on visiting many more times on my return trip to Costa Rica's Caribe Sur.
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