Where ocean meets rainforest! Caribbean Costa Rica is located on the northeast side of the country bordering Panama and the Caribbean Sea. It boasts pristine beaches, reefs full of life, rainforests, and plenty of adventure. This area offers whichever vacation vibe you’re looking for – lively nightlife, relaxing on the beach, or scouting through forests for animal sightings. Here, you will also find lots of historical significance that has shaped the regions’s culture such as indigenous communities, cacao farms, and Afro-Caribbean influence from 19th century settlers
History & Culture
This region is a unique blend of Native, Afro-Caribbean, and Latino culture. Native to the area are the Bribri and Cabécar tribes who gathered generational knowledge surviving off of natural resources. In the 19th century, English -speaking Afro-Caribbean people, mainly from Jamaica, arrived and established villages in the area. They introduced a new language, culture, and industries such as farming cacao, which became a key cash-crop for the local economy. More recently, Spanish – speaking people migrated to the region adding to the melting pot and forming the unique culture seen present day across the people, the lifestyle, and the cuisine
Location
Things To Do
Caribbean Costa Rica offers incredible biodiversity, delicious food, and plenty of activities for all kinds of travelers – outdoor adventurers, nature lovers, and more relaxed travelers alike. Some activities you can enjoy in the area include:
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Kayaking Through Mangroves
Dolphin Watching
Rainforest Hiking
Cacao & Coffee Farm Tours
Indigenous Culture Education
Lounging on Pristine Beaches
Gastronomy Experiences
Surfing Lessons
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