Travels to Southern Caribbean
Before this trip, I had never been to the Southern Caribbean coast before, and I didn’t quite know what to expect — my guidebooks focused mostly on the Puerto Viejo party scene and surfing Salsa Brava, but I knew there was much more beneath the surface. In fact, many of my friends know and love the Southern Caribbean, and had regaled me with stories of white sand beaches, reggae parties and a word or two about the Bribri, one of Costa Rica’s last remaining indigenous populations.
Having majored in anthropology, I am always excited for new …
Location: Bribri, Cahuita, Manzanillo, Puerto Viejo, Recent Trips, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Caribbean Beaches, Chocolate Tours, Hiking, Historical Sites, National Parks & Reserves »
I was up almost at the crack of dawn — since we had to pack, eat breakfast and be on the road before 7:30 a.m. Before I knew it, we were driving away from our hotel and I said a sleepy goodbye to Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean Coast. It had been my first visit and, even though it had poured everyday (which was very uncharacteristic for this time of year), I had enjoyed my time.
We were on our way to Veragua Rain Forest, a new destination for nature tourism. Partnered with INBio and the University …
Location: Cahuita, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Caribbean Beaches, Private Parks & Reserves »
After yesterday’s vaguely blue skies, I had high hopes for today’s activity — a horseback ride along Playa Negra, Cahuita’s black sand beach. We woke up early, found our next hotel and then settled down for breakfast — Vincent gobbled down some rice and beans while I enjoyed a banana pancake.
The skies opened up during our breakfast hour, and torrential rain poured from the sky. Visibility was almost nil, and we worried that horseback riding would not be part of the day’s activities. We waited another hour, but the rain continued to descend in thick …
Location: Cahuita, Manzanillo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Caribbean Beaches »
