CARAIBES – PLAYA MANZANILLO
Highlights: Manzanillo Reserve – Cahuita National Park – Beaches – Surfing – BriBri indigenous reserve
Days 2, 3 and 4 : Check-in for your vehicule
From Day 2 to 13 : renting of one Cat. Mid. Size – Suzuki Vitara 4×4 – Automatic vehicule, comprehensive insurance (TPL + CDW) with damage waiver, 2 drivers, unlimited mileage + SIM card with unlimited Waze/Google Maps. A credit card imprint of 100 US$ will be taken by the rental company.
The Costa Rican Caribbean is characterized by its environmental and cultural diversity. It is coastal, cross-border with Panama and mountainous. Over 80% of its surface area is protected. This region is home to the Afro-Caribbean culture. A place that offers both superb beaches and numerous activities: diving, horseback riding, excursions, animal sanctuaries…
Cahuita National Park cuts through the jungle and runs alongside the sea, protected by a coral reef. The Gandoca Manzanillo refuge, between land and sea, protects a 5 km2 reef with an abundance of coral, a natural mangrove oyster bed, lagoons and mangroves. Here you can observe monkeys, iguanas, agoutis, raccoons, sloths, anteaters, coatis and more.
Driving time: 04:20 – 227 km
• 3 nights at hotel Exôtico Beach
– Accommodation: Deluxe for 2.
ON THE AGENDA:
• Guided visit of NP Cahuita – Duration : 3:00 : Stroll the trails of Cahuita Park to discover the monkeys, sloths, iguanas and many other animals that inhabit the area. After exploring the park, relax on its white sandy beaches. Don’t forget your bathing suit 😉 – Park entrance not included (voluntary contribution, approx. $5/person)
• Entrance to Cahuita National Park – PAYABLE ON THE SPOT : Located on the Caribbean coast, the park is both marine and terrestrial, and is home to the country’s largest coral reef. It is the marine part of the park that attracts visitors for its richness and ease of snorkeling and diving.