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Fodor's Costa Rica 2013
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Photo: Costa Rica Tourist Board (ICT)
The tourist brochures tout the country's Caribbean coast as "the other Costa Rica." Everything about this part of Costa Rica seems different: different culture, different history, different climate, and different activities. This region was long ago discovered by European adventure seekers—you're quite likely to hear Dutch and German spoken by the visitors here—but is much less known in North American circles.
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, with Puerto Viejo de Talamanca offering one of Costa...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
- $79 -- Costa Rica: San Jose Hotel w/Breakfast, 35% Off Aloft San Jose, Costa Rica
- $99 -- Costa Rica All-Inclusive Beach Hotel, Save 55% Riu Hotels & Resorts
- $799 & up -- 10-Night Panama Canal Cruise, R/T S. Florida American Express Travel
- $1349 & up -- 15-Night Panama Canal Cruise from S. Florida — $1,349 American Express Travel
- $999 & up -- 15-Nt. Panama Canal Cruise, San Diego to FLL — $999 American Express Travel
Caribbean Coast Experiences
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Dolphin-watching: Bottlenose, tucuxi, and Atlantic spotted dolphins ply the southern Caribbean coast.... 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 miles) 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
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
Do you dream about going snout-to-snout with a bear, or at least observing a bear from a safe and responsible... Read more
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Restaurants, Trip Ideas
Costa Rica's main draws are firmly rooted in its landscapes—rainforests, beaches, mountains, and... Read more
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Style, Travel Tips
Surf, sand, and low key vibes draw visitors to Costa Rica on a pretty continual basis.... Read more
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