Guided Tour: Cahuita National Park
Expert Guide
Explore the park with Cristian, a certified official guide who speaks Spanish and English, and who will reveal all the secrets of the park’s fauna and flora.
Free shuttle from the hotel
Take advantage of the hotel’s free shuttle at 8:30 AM to reach the park without having to use your car. At the end of the tour and the full trail, you will exit the park just 300 meters from the hotel. Then you can comeback by walking
Rate
$35 USD per person, including the guided tour with a certified official guide, his expertise on fauna and flora + the use of his professional telescope adaptable to your phone, so you can leave with unique photos.
Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is one of Costa Rica’s natural gems. It offers a unique coastal trail that winds through tropical jungle, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. During your visit, you may spot capuchin monkeys and howler monkeys, sloths, raccoons, iguanas, basilisks, toucans, macaws, and many tropical birds, all while enjoying spectacular scenery.
The trail is flat and easy, making it accessible to all ages.
Take incredible photos with your phone
Christian is equipped with a professional telescope that can be adapted directly to your smartphone, allowing you to capture impressive photos and videos of wildlife, even from a distance, without any special personal equipment.
Free shuttle from the hotel
The hotel offers a free shuttle service every morning at 8:30 a.m. to the entrance of Cahuita National Park.
After the 2-hour guided tour, you can:
continue exploring the park at your own pace and enjoy the beaches. The exit is located just 300 meters from the hotel.
Opening hours
Playa Blanca sector (Cahuita): open daily from 7 AM to 4 PM. Puerto Vargas sector: open daily from 8 AM to 3 PM
Park entry conditions and fees
Entry via Playa Blanca (Cahuita village side): access is based on a voluntary cash contribution. This contribution is directly invested in the Cahuita community and the conservation of the national park.
Entrance via Puerto Vargas (300m from the hotel): Price $5 per person (excluding tax).
What to bring?
- Swimsuit and sunscreen
- insect repellent
- water bottle
- camera or smartphone
- hat or cap
- open or closed shoes according to your preference.
Important park rules
To protect wildlife and the environment, it is strictly forbidden to bring into the park:
cigarettes and electronic cigarettes
food