Travels to Cahuita
It’s a shame I’m not more of a sleeper—it would have been so nice to pass the cloudy morning in the comfort of my king size bed in an air conditioned, dark room.
But, I’m not, and the clouds are moving out so I’m up and out the door.
La Diosa has a short trial that leads from their pool area over a coastal wetland to the rocky shore along the coast. Several benches are creatively placed and the draw of the ocean breeze demands that I sit for a while. The ocean really churns out in …
Location: Cahuita, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Caribbean Beaches, Surfing »
There are several recent landslides scooped up out of the road along the Braulio Carrillo highway that leads to Limon and other eastern destinations. The rivers are full and running—the rainy season has begun. Mud, tracked by car tires for more than 300 feet, covers a long stretch of road resulting from a large landslide just a few days ago.
The Rio Sucio is more diluted today and not as brown as during the drier months, but either way, it’s worth the time to park after crossing the River and walk back over the bridge. Two …
Location: Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Caribbean Beaches, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
This morning Rayna and I had a tour scheduled in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca at 8:30, so there was no time to sleep in! After the twenty minute drive to Puerto Viejo (about 14 km) we stopped at a small café in the hopes of finding some good, albeit strong, coffee. Little did we know what an oasis we had stumbled upon!
Bread and Chocolate is located in the heart of town and the smell of fresh, French-press coffee and homemade breads beckoned us. Beyond the coffee, which I knew would be great based solely on …
Location: Bribri, Cahuita, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Horseback Riding, Indigenous Reserve »
