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The Costa Rica Caribbean

All about the Costa Rica Caribbean: hotels, travel tips, beaches and more.

Photos of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Photos of Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica.

Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica

Caribbean blue waters meet white sand beach at Cahuita National Park, which is renowned for its coral reefs and ecologically rich rainforests. Less than four hours from San José, this national park is home to howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, sloths and toucans.

The Aviarios del Caribe Sloth Sanctuary in Limon, Costa Rica

The Aviarios del Caribe Sloth Sanctuary in Limon, Costa Rica is home to a large number of two-toed and three-toed sloths. Take a look at our sloth sanctuary photos!

Le Caméléon Hotel in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

This boutique hotel in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica offers guests a unique experience. In keeping with the Puerto Viejo resort’s chameleon theme, accent colors are swapped in every day adding an element of surprise to each morning.

Volunteer at a Turtle Reserve in Costa Rica

The Turtle Protection Reserve offers week-long volunteer opportunities in which groups and individuals can assist researchers in documenting turtle nesting habits and guarding the beach against poachers.

The Costa Rica Caribbean Coast - A Costa Rica Itinerary

The Costa Rica Caribbean: The Costa Rica Caribbean coast is less traveled than the Pacific, but equally intriguing.

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