I've been to Cahuita National Park twice. Once in 2004 and in 2006. Honestly one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. Also, since it is a National Park, the sand is often raked from any leaves and fallen seeds from the trees. It is just amazing. Please make it a point to visit on your visit to Costa Rica. You will not regret it.

Cahuita was more of a beach stop than for wildlife, as we had already traveled to several other wildlife areas. The beaches here though are gorgeous white sand and there is a nice little bay perfect for swimming in. Even though we weren't looking specifically, as we walked down the trail there were monkeys overhead. It was fantastic.

we went to cahuita national park febuary of 2005. jeraldo-our guide was wonderful. he spoke enough english that the four of us were able to communicate well. he took us on the 13km. walk through the park. jeraldo pointed out all the various plants and what they were used for, the various life forms in the forest. so many he spotted that we would have surely walked right by. he was a fountain of information. very friendly, and loved a good joke and to make fun of us, and all in fun. his fee was very cheap, $7.00 u.s. each, for the complete tour, so we paid for a refreshement at the end and his bus ride back to cahuita. we were able to spend as little or as much time as we wanted at any spot along the way. he never rushed or hurried us along. i took about 5 rolls of film on the walk. i have never seen such lush vegetation, and the flowers, and the white faced monkeys were so fun to watch. the walk was never dangerous, just a little muddy in some areas, but a little mud never hurt anyone, and it does wash off easily. the park fee entrance was a donation, so that was very reasonable. the trails are mostly litter free, there is plenty of rest stops, and we are so glad we decided to go on the tour with jeraldo. other tours were only going half way and were charging $20.00 per person. we also seen the beach where the turtles come to lay their eggs. we seen, but did not go, snorkeling. very beautiful water. thank you to wayne who told us about jeraldo. we loved the tour. elaine