Cahuita is a separate outing north of Puerto Viejo. Its protected coastal landscape connects forest and sea; confirm entrance arrangements and trail conditions before visiting.
Tortuguero National Park
This protected area conserves forest, wetlands and important sea turtle nesting habitat. Check current visitor arrangements and explore only authorized routes and sectors.
Tortuguero Canal Discovery
A guided canal outing offers a different view of the forest from the water. Stay quiet, wear the required flotation equipment and allow wildlife to remain undisturbed.
Tortuguero Nesting Beach
The Caribbean shoreline is important nesting habitat for sea turtles. Sightings are never guaranteed. Follow current authorized-guide, lighting and access rules, and never approach nesting turtles independently.
Playa Uvita
The shoreline offers space to notice waves, coastal plants and shorebirds from permitted visitor areas. Follow park rules and local water-safety guidance; a broad beach does not mean the sea is suitable for swimming.
Playa Ballena
Another part of the wider protected coastline, Playa Ballena offers a different coastal perspective. Confirm the appropriate entrance and current access rather than assuming all park beaches share one arrival point.
Dominical Nearby Outing
Dominical is a separate coastal community north of Uvita. Explore public shore areas, observe the surf from land and compare the landscape with other Costa Ballena beaches.
Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
The refuge protects coastal and forest habitats in the southern Caribbean. Choose an authorized visitor route, follow current local guidance and observe animals from a distance.
Ojochal Nearby Outing
Ojochal is a separate community south of Uvita. A visit can add local food and community stories to a coastal itinerary; plan transport and ask hosts about appropriate visitor experiences.
Quepos
Quepos brings everyday coastal life into a visit to the Central Pacific. Walk a public waterfront, discover market ingredients and notice the boats that connect the town with the sea. Nearby Manuel Antonio and separate forest or mangrove outings add different ways to explore.