Our Tipps for visiting Cahuita!

During our travels we had both experiences. It is easy, cheap and an authentic experience to travel through Costa Rica by public transportation. However if you want to be flexibel and explore other areas we do recommend to hire a rental car. It is more comfortable and quite easy to drive in Costa Rica.

If you travel by bus you will arrive at Cahuitas main bus stop. From there it's about a 10 minutes walk to Casa Coralita. With luggage we do recommend to take a taxi. Next to the entrance of our vacation home there is also the bus stop (cementerio / ciudad perdida) from there it's a very close walk to the house (70 meters). Ask the driver if he will stop there.

Casa Coralita is connected to the municipal water supply and in addition, we also do have our own well. You can use the tap water to make coffee, cook or brush your teeth without worries. To drink we provide a water dispenser. By the way it is safe to have drinks with ice in restaurant and bars.

During christmas and eastern holidays it's peak season in Cahuita. Also a lot of Costa Rican tourists visit the beautiful beaches of our area with their families. As the town can be very busy during these times, we recommend you to make reservations for tours or restaurant visits in advance.

A a good sunscreen and repellent are very important. The sun in the Caribbean is very strong and can affect you more than at home, especially when you are in the water. Furthermore, because of the clime you will meet mosquitos in Cahuita, depending on the weather conditions. There are mosquito nets installed on the small windows of our house. Furthermore we provide repellents for the rooms and your skin to protect you as much as posible. Nevertheless we highly recommend the repellent "Off" that you find in every supermarket. If you got bitten, the farmacy sells good creams for it.

For a real authentic experience we recommend a visit to the Feria Cahuita, a small sunday market. You will find it on the main road in the center next to the salon communal. There you can buy fresh fruits and veggies and try local food, accompanied by local music.

If you are in need of medical help there are the following options: In the town center of Cahuita yourwill find 2 farmacies. There always will be a doctor available if you need any advice or specific medicin. The public clinic is located in Hone Creek, about 10 minutes drive from Cahuita. And there is also a private Clinic (Clínica de Especialidades Médicas San Gabriel) which is very recommendable with branches in Cahuita and Puerto Viejo. There you can also book Covid PCR and Antigene Tests.

... is snorkeling the beautiful coral reef of the Cahuita National Park. But we highly recommend to do the tour only in good conditions (visibility). It is just possible with a local guide, so aks before if the visibility is good. The costs are about 30 USD per person. Recommended tour guides: https://www.cahuitatours.com/ https://williestourscostarica.com/

If you need a private transport you can consult Central Taxi Cahuita: https://www.facebook.com/Centraltaxiscahuita/

Every sunday there is Barbecue Party at the Atlantida Lodge in Playa Negra. You can enjoy the sunday with good food, drinks, pool and vibrant music. More info: https://www.facebook.com/atlantidalodge/

Cahuita is a safe area to travel, nevertheless you should of course exercise a certain consideration: - Do not leave your car with luggage on not guarded parkings - Do not leave any personal belongings unattended - Do not wear large, expensive jewelry - Always lock your car and of course also the house - Avoid to walk alone in the dark (the streets are poorly lit) - Activate the electrial security fence of the house at nights