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Discover wildlife on the white beach of Cahuita

Playa Blanca, Costa Rica

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Discover wildlife on the white beach of Cahuita
Tropischer Sandstrand mit Palmenwald, ruhiges Meer und blauer Himmel bei Sonnenschein.
Ein einzelnes kleines nachtaktives Säugetier sitzt unter Ästen auf muscheligem Strandboden und wirkt aufmerksam.
Zwei kleine Raubtiere in den Fasern eines toten Palmenstamms, warme Tageslicht-Nahaufnahme.

Fine sand, clear water and wildlife watching on the peaceful Playa Blanca in Cahuita National Park with natural shade.

What you can experience here

Playa Blanca in Cahuita National Park welcomes you with fine, light sand and turquoise water, whose shallow entry makes swimming particularly safe. Gentle waves and clear views of the seabed invite you to bathe and relax – especially in the morning there is absolute peace here. At the edge the rainforest merges seamlessly into the wide beach: with a bit of luck, Nasua, capuchin monkeys and raccoons roam along the waterline in the morning or late afternoon. The natural shade of the palm trees makes Playa Blanca pleasantly cool, especially from the afternoon onwards. There is hardly any infrastructure, so you can enjoy unspoilt Caribbean nature here undisturbed. Picnics are possible, but always keep your bags closed as the animals are curious. Access is straightforward and admission is based on donations.

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Good to know when planning

  • Admission based on donations, 5–10 USD recommended
  • It’s best to swim only near the park entrance to protect the reef – snorkelling in the park is only allowed with a guide
  • No kiosks or sun loungers on the beach, toilets are available
  • Do not feed the animals, always keep bags closed because of them
  • Access is a few minutes’ walk from the Kelly Creek park entrance

Categories

  • Swimming

Where you'll find it

Playa Blanca · Playa Blanca, Cahuita National Park, Limón, Costa Rica

Map: Discover wildlife on the white beach of Cahuita© Mapbox © OpenStreetMapPlaya Blanca

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