Parque Nacional Cahuita

Had a fantastic visit to the park. We entered through the Cahuita side and they had a place to check in and had a recommended donation of $5 per person. Saw a bunch of Monkeys. Both Howlers and White Faced as well as some crabs, little lizards and birds. Unfortunately did not see any Sloths. We walked a ways then swam in the ocean. The water was beautiful and there were plenty of tables, benches and spots to set up for a day of fun. I would personally not recommend hiring a guide, at least not one of the ones hanging around the entrance. From what I saw the only real benefit they give is their experience spotting wildlife and I personally think I enjoyed my visit more just going at my own speed than I would have being guided along. At one point I ever pointed out some monkeys to a guide.

Beautiful experience. The park itself is vast. There’s a wide variety of animals (some are very dangerous). We saw so many sloths as well as a viper snake and bats. I highly recommend coming with a tour guide as they can spot the numerous animals in the park and provide additional information regarding the different animals. I had an amazing experience and I would definitely come back to be immersed in nature. Beyond grateful for the experience.

AMAZING National Park. We saw so much wildlife even though we didn’t have a guide. The trail is easy to walk through and it’s right next to the beach. There’s benches you can sit and rest at and restrooms at the front of the park. Would recommend going if you’re in the area.

Very well kept National Park. Place is spotlessly clean with almost no evidence of humans. Had opportunity to see several howling monkeys , sloths , and black spiny tail Iguana and loads more Look out for falling almond fruits !

The park offers a scenic experience. Early morning visits are recommended to maximize wildlife sightings and enjoy a more secluded atmosphere. I suggest beginning the journey in Puerto Vargas, proceeding to Cahuita, and concluding with a taxi ride back. This itinerary allows for a refreshing beverage on the beach following the excursion.

Really nice National Park. We saw most of the daytime creatures. Monkeys, sloths, a number of birds and an impressive snake. With or out without a guide is good, I think an hour with a guide is a good balance for a small group. The walk after the lagoon is quite hard at high tide, but getting to the Point and relaxing and watching wildlife is well worth the extra effort.

Really beautiful nature place. Great trails following the beach with some animals to see. There are two entrances. One at Cahuita and another by the road going to Playa Negra. At Cahuita you pay a donation, the amont you want. At the other one you pay a fixed price. You can't carry any plastic bag inside. Very great!

We had an amazing time at the national park! The park was clean, safe, and beautifully maintained, with well-marked pathways that made exploring easy. We saw so many animals, birds, and butterflies—exactly what we had hoped for. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. To top it all off, we ended the day playing in the ocean before hiking back, making it a perfect adventure. Highly recommend!