Caribbean Coast Travel Guide
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Photo: Costa Rica Tourist Board (ICT)
The high-rise, glitzy resorts of Costa Rica's Pacific coast are nowhere to be found on the country's Caribbean coast. Visitors come here for jungle adventures, wildlife spotting, and sport-fishing. Expect to stay in eco-lodges and small, family-run hotels, which feature ceiling fans instead of air-conditioning.
Caribbean Coast Hotels
The high-rise, glitzy resorts of the Pacific coast are nowhere to be found in the Caribbean. The norm here is small, independent lodgings, usually family...read more
Caribbean Coast Restaurants
The many open-air dining spots out here provide you with that ultimate tropical dining experience. Think seafood, chicken, coconut, and fruits in the Caribbean...read more
Things To Do in Caribbean Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Caribbean Coast
- $391 & up -- Flights to Costa Rica on Sale (R/T, incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $113+: Costa Rica: Guanacaste All-Incl. Beachfront Resort w/Credit, 20% Off BookIt.com
- $99+: Costa Rica All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort w/$100 Credit, 50% Off BookIt.com
- $1845 -- Costa Rica: 6-City Getaway, $150 Off (Ages 18-35) Contiki Vacations
Caribbean Coast Experiences
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Turtles: People from around the world flock to the northern Caribbean for the annual nesting of four species.... Read more
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At various times of the year, four species of sea turtles—green, hawksbill, loggerhead, and giant leatherback—lumber up the 35 km... Read more
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In a land known for its dark-sand beaches, the coral-based white sand of Cahuita National Park (Parque Nacional Cahuita) is a real standout... Read more
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Year-round rainfall begets year-round greenery on the Caribbean coast. You can count on lushness here when the rest of Costa Rica's landscape... Read more
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Just 15 km (9 mi) beyond the northeastern boundary of Braulio Carrillo, a 1,200-acre reserve houses a privately owned and operated engineering... Read more
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Immigration issues generate intense debate in the United States and Western Europe. Who would guess that it has become a contentious matter here... Read more
Travel Blog
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Life-Changing Trips
Vacations do the body (and soul) good, and none more so than volunteer trips.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Watch for sharp drop-offs on Costa Rica's beaches.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
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