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Cahuita

Cahuita is a village closely connected to the national park of the same name and to a distinctive cultural tradition. Costa Rican calypso, associated with Walter Ferguson and Limón Creole English, adds context beyond the coast.

Coastal trail between rainforest and beach in Cahuita National Park.
Photo by LadyGrace05 Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Explore the connection between the village and its national park.
  • Learn about Costa Rican calypso and the work of Walter Ferguson.
  • Set out on foot from Cahuita towards the Playa Blanca entrance.
Los Cativos elevated walkway in tropical vegetation at Puerto Vargas.
Photo by Rukulo (Tagzania user ID: 2566) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Cahuita streetscape placing the national park in its Caribbean community context.
Photo by Eric T Gunther Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Cahuita

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Coastal trail between rainforest and beach in Cahuita National Park.

Cahuita on foot from Playa Blanca to Puerto Vargas

A visit to Cahuita works best when you separate its three rhythms: the coastal trail, the reef and the cultural life of a Caribbean town.

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Profile updated: 03/10/2026