Caribbean Coast Costa Rica
This beautiful region is considered one of Costa Rica’s most pristine natural wilderness areas. Known for its palm-lined beaches, majestic mountains, mangrove wetlands, lush tropical jungles, and extensive network of waterways, the Caribbean Coast is a nature lover’s paradise. Adventure enthusiasts can look forward to exploring the magnificent mountain range known as the Cordillera de Talamanca. Visitors can spend lazy days on a string of picturesque white-sand beaches lined with coconut palms, sample an array of local Costa Rican specialities, and enjoy spotting the vast range of bird species inhabiting the mangrove swamps. Other highlights include: watching giant sea turtles lay their eggs on the sandy beaches of Tortuguero, snorkelling the colourful coral reefs at the unspoilt Cahuita National Park or Punta Uva and surfing at Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
ITINERARY INSPIRATION FOR THE CARIBBEAN COAST
Costa Rica Fly & Drive
15 nights
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN THE CARIBBEAN COAST
Explore Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A lively blend of Afro-Caribbean culture, surf vibes, and colourful charm, Puerto Viejo is the heart and soul of the coast. Spend your days cycling between beaches, browsing artisan markets, and savouring spicy Caribbean cuisine.
Taste the Caribbean Flavours
From spicy jerk chicken to coconut-infused rice and beans, the food here sings with flavour. Don’t leave without trying a traditional patí pastry or a freshly caught seafood stew.
Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
This off-the-beaten-path gem offers rugged trails, deserted beaches, and dense rainforest teeming with wildlife. It’s a true adventure for those who love their nature wild and wonderfully raw.
OUR FAVOURITE HOTELS IN THE CARIBBEAN COAST
Pacuare Lodge
Limon
5 star
Hotel Aguas Claras
Limón Province
5 star
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WHY BOOK WITH TAILORED JOURNEYS?
AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
Every holiday is tailor made to the finest detail to match your preferences
We offer unique experiences to help create truly rewarding memories
Your interests are our priority and we handpick activies accordingly - whether its cycling through rice fields in Vietnam or a special dinner under the stars for your honeymoon
HANDPICKED HOTELS
All hotels are handpicked based on individual specifications
The hotels we choose are ones where we have either personally stayed or visited
We make sure that you will have some of the most incredible views from your hotel that will surely stay in your memory forever
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
All of us here are from, have lived and/or worked in your chosen destination
Our local, qualified guides are courteous, knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile for every Tailored Journeys client
We have built special relationships with incredible people who help us bring an authentic element to our holidays
SUPPORT & TECHNOLOGY
You will have the same specialist look after your trip from start to finish
You will have the support of a local office in each destination and access a 24 hour mobile number here in the UK
You will also have access to an interactive app so you can view your itinerary offline