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The 10 Most Interesting Things to Do on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast
Reef snorkeling, a refuge hike to Punta Mona, rescued sloths, great green macaws and a raptor migration in the millions. My ranked list for the south Caribbean.
Cahuita · Puerto Viejo · Punta Uva · Manzanillo
The Caribbean side of Costa Rica, honestly.
Five years living in Costa Rica, a lot of trips back since, and strong opinions about all of it. Every ranking here is argued from real ratings and sources you can check.
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Cahuita National Park: The Complete Guide to Trails, Reef and Entrances
Two entrances, one flat coastal trail, a reef you can only snorkel with a guide. Everything you need to plan a day in Cahuita National Park.
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Punta Uva Beach Guide: Swimming, Snorkeling and Where to Stay
Which side of the point to swim on, how to get there, what tours cost, and where to stay at the only Costa Rican beach on the 2025 World's 50 Best Beaches list.
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Where to Stay in Puerto Viejo: Town vs Cocles vs Playa Chiquita vs Punta Uva vs Manzanillo
Five bases on one road, each with a different personality. Here's how Puerto Viejo town, Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva and Manzanillo compare, and where I'd stay in each.
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San José to Puerto Viejo: Bus, Shuttle, Car or Plane?
The public bus, the shared shuttle, a rental car or a quick Sansa hop to Limón: what each really costs and how long it takes to reach Puerto Viejo.
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The Best Time to Visit Caribbean Costa Rica, Month by Month
The Caribbean coast plays by its own weather rules. Here's what the rainfall data says about each month, and when I'd go.
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Caribbean vs Pacific Costa Rica: Which Coast Is Right for You?
Two coasts, opposite weather calendars, and very different personalities. Here's how the Caribbean and Pacific sides of Costa Rica actually compare.
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The 5 Best Beaches in Costa Rica, Ranked by Someone Who Lived There
Five Costa Rica beaches that earn their spot with real awards, big review counts and genuine features, plus the honest downside of each.
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The Top 4 Houses at Tree House Lodge, Costa Rica, Ranked
No stars, no review scores. Just my four favorite houses at Tree House Lodge, a 10-acre beachfront property near Punta Uva, in my honest order.
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