From Cahuita to Manzanillo: A vacationer’s guide to Costa Rica’s Southern Caribbean Coast.

by Lisa Khajavi

Costa Rica’s Caribbean coastline within the Limon province stretches from Barra del Colorado in the north bordering Nicaragua, to the tiny town of Sixaola in the south bordering Panama. Barra del Colorado is famous for world-class tarpon and snook fishing, and nearby Tortuguero for the magical turtle nesting season. The estuaries, parks and refuges in both of these places are amazing for anyone interested in wildlife viewing. Tiny Sixaola is really not noteworthy unless you plan to brave the rickety border crossing into Panama.  However, for this post, I’m going to focus on the area between Cahuita and Manzanillo, where the stunning coconut lined beaches, hypnotic calypso, relaxing reggae and spicy creole cooking all come together for an overall experience you won’t find anywhere else in Costa Rica. Read the rest of this entry »