A capuchin monkey sits in a tree inside Cahuita National Park on Oct. 12, 2013.

Wildlife at Cahuita National Park

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The morning sky dawned bright and blue, the perfect weather for a Cahuita National Park hike. After a quick breakfast, we met our guide for the 8 a.m. tour and walked from the company's Cahuita office to the park's entrance. Crossing the footbridge over Kelly Creek, we saw blue and white herons roosting in the overhanging trees, a fortuitous sign of things to come.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023


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