Caribbean Region
The Caribbean weather region stretches from Tortuguero in the north all the way down to Gandoca Manzanillo at Costa Rica's southern tip. It also includes the inland towns of Siquirres and Guapiles as well as lush ribbons of rainforest, white sand beaches and coral reef.
FAQs
How do Costa Rican addresses work?
Until very recently, Costa Rica did not have a traditional address system. Instead, locals used directions from landmarks to explain location. Directions to a friend’s house might be explained as “100 meters north of the supermarket, 100 meters east and 25 meters west, the blue house on the left.” (100 meters = 1 block) In 2010, the country began implementing an address system in San Jose – and there are plans to expand throughout the Central Valley.
Last updated: Nov 25, 2023
Tortuguero
The last vestiges of sawmills sit idly along the main path through Tortuguero village overgrown with ferns and flowers. In the distance, you can hear ....
Puerto Viejo
You'll know you've reached Puerto Viejo as you come around the curve of Playa Negra arching its back against the Caribbean coastline. There, near the ....
Limon
Towering willow and palm trees blow in the wind along the sea wall beside Costa Rica's most important port, Limon. Walk the shady paths meandering th....
Cahuita
Cahuita's the meridian between the black-volcanic sands of Playa Negra and the quartz-cobbled beaches of Playa Blanca. The Yin and Yang of its beaches....