Cocles adds another coastal landscape south of Puerto Viejo. Watch the surf from shore and notice how coastal vegetation changes inland; swimming suitability depends on conditions and local guidance.
Explore Caribbean
Costa Rica’s Caribbean region brings together coastal communities, rainforest and winding waterways. From Tortuguero to Cahuita and Puerto Viejo, discover wildlife alongside Afro-Caribbean and Indigenous cultural heritage. Explore at a thoughtful pace, respect local guidance and discover how small choices can care for both community and nature.
Playa Cocles
Punta Uva Coastal Discovery
Punta Uva offers a nearby outing along the southern Caribbean coast. Observe the meeting of forest and sea from permitted areas and leave shells, coral and wildlife undisturbed.
Manzanillo Village Outing
Manzanillo is a separate coastal community south of Puerto Viejo. Explore public areas respectfully and ask about current access to nearby refuge trails before setting out.
Cahuita National Park Outing
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.
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.
Limón — City
Explore Limón city through its public spaces, coastal setting and layered cultural history. Notice the architecture, listen to local stories and discover how the port, railway and communities helped shape this Caribbean city.
Playa Bonita near Limón
Playa Bonita is a separate coastal stop outside downtown. Observe the shoreline and surf from a suitable entrance. Conditions can include strong waves, so choose activities using current local warnings rather than the beach’s inviting name.
Playa Piuta
Piuta offers another coastal setting near the city. Plan the route and enjoy a shoreline observation or a local meal where available. Water conditions still need assessment; a general destination description is not a swimming guarantee.
Moín’s Coastal Setting
Moín combines a coastal landscape with significant port activity. Explore only public or authorized areas, keeping clear of working facilities. A boat departure or beach outing needs an exact meeting point and current access information.
Afro-Costa Rican Stories in Limón
Food, language, music and community histories are part of Limón’s living culture. Choose opportunities led by local hosts and let people explain their own experiences. Ask permission before recording, photographing or entering a cultural space.
Tomás Guardia School Heritage
The school is included in Limón’s historic city walk. Observe the building from a public route and talk about the role of education in a growing port city. School grounds are not an open tourist attraction.