Cahuita National Park of Costa Rica - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

canarymoon · 08-06-2008, 05:11 AM

FROM: Parque Nacional Cahuita, Costa Rica - A city guide to Parque Nacional Cahuita - Go Visit Costa Rica

Lying on Costa Rica’s stunningly beautiful Caribbean coast and facing the Atlantic Ocean, the Parque Nacional Cahuita is one of the most amazing national parks in the country. Created in 1970 to protect Costa Rica’s biggest coral reef, this national park is located in Limon province, 42 km south of Puerto Limon.

The main attraction of the park is not so much its land, but rather its underwater world, which is home to a fantastic array of marine life and the largest coral reef in Costa Rica. Tourists from all over the world flock to this national park because the fantastic snorkeling and underwater diving opportunities, as well as because of the park’s white sand palm tree lined beaches and crystal clear blue waters, which are ideal for swimming.

canarymoon · 08-06-2008, 05:16 AM

Although the Cahuita coral reef was badly damaged during an earthquake in 1991, it still includes over 35 species of coral including brain, elkhorn and fan coral, and is a must see when in the area. Another popular attraction of this park is an 18th century shipwreck that lies at the mouth of the River Perezoso.

hanna · 08-06-2008, 05:33 AM

Thanks for the link Sheila. Wish I had known about it when we were there, but there is always next time!

canarymoon · 08-06-2008, 09:20 AM

You're welcome.

Now you have a reason for there to be a next time!