Costa Rica Area Info: Caribbean Coast: Places To Stay: CahuitaCosta Rica Area Info: Caribbean Coast: Places to Stay: Cahuita

Cahuita Costa Rica Caribbean Attractions: Bird-Watchers and Sloth Lovers

Located north of Cahuita 9km (5 1/2 miles)

More than 325 species of Costa Rica birds have been sighted in the immediate Costa Rica Caribbean area.

They also run a sloth rehabilitation project. The 3 1/2-hour canoe tour through the surrounding estuary costs $30 per person and leaves at 6am and 3pm.

There's also a 1 1/4-hour canoe tour combination that includes a visit to the sloth rehabilitation center and a self-guided hike on its trails for $20 per person. This option is available between 8am and 2:30pm. It's best to make reservations in advance.

Phone/Fax 506-750-0775

From Cahuita national park area, take a day trip to lively town of Puerto Viejo and Surf Costa Rica's famous Salsa Bravas! Visit the neighboring Caribbean Beaches such as Uva, Chiquita or Manzanillo Beach.