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Hike Cahuita National Park

Cahuita Snorkeling & Wildlife Hike

Cahuita Snorkeling & Wildlife Hike

US90 per person
4 hours
12+ Age

Discover the best of Cahuita National Park, where the coral reef meets the rainforest. Join a local naturalist guide for an unforgettable adventure — you can choose to snorkel the reef, hike through the jungle, or combine both for the full experience.

Start your day with a scenic boat ride over turquoise waters to the reef, part of one of Costa Rica’s oldest marine reserves. Swim among colorful corals, tropical fish, and sometimes nurse sharks or lobsters as your guide points out the marine life.

After snorkeling, enjoy a guided walk through Cahuita’s coastal rainforest trail, where you can spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, toucans, and butterflies. Learn about the park’s ecosystems, Afro-Caribbean culture, and local conservation projects supported by the community.

Whether you choose one activity or both, this is one of the most authentic and educational eco-tours on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.

Pricing Options

  • Full Experience (Snorkeling + Hike): $90 USD per person (includes park fee, equipment, guide, and taxes)

  • Snorkeling Only: $55 USD per person

  • Wildlife Hike Only: $50 USD per person

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  • Departure/Return Location
    Downtown Puerto Viejo or your hotel, Airbnb
  • Departure Time
    8:30
  • Dress Code
    Flip flops or shoes, a long sleeve shirt if you want protection from the sun, swimsuit, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent and a snack. And if you have a camera bring it along.
  • Included
    Guide
  • Not Included
    Accommodation
    Meals
    Transport

From our gallery

Woman snorkeling above coral reef in Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, during a Caribe Sur Snorkeling and Wildlife Hike tour.
Aerial view of palm-lined beach and turquoise waters in Cahuita National Park on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.
Nurse shark resting beside a coral reef in Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, spotted during a Caribe Sur snorkeling tour.

Tour Plan

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Tour discussion.
If you're looking for a nice grate day of hiking in the coastal trail of Cahuita National Park join this tour. A professional tour guide, expert at spotting animals in their natural habitat will take you on a exotic trail full of wildlife and plants. Besides the tropical forest and it’s beauty you'll have on your left side a white sand beach with the crystal clear Caribbean Sea. You'll get the best of both worlds on this adventure. Learn about plants, wildlife and culture along this unique trail, finishing off with a hike through a new bridge over the mangrove inland from the sea towards the South entrance of the national Park. In this section you'll be walking through a virgin forest and enjoy the great sound of the frogs and insects that are going to make you feel you're in a meditation soundtrack. After this long hike your transportation will be waiting for you at the entrance to drive you back to your hotel.
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What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel

  • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals (no flip-flops for the hike)

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • Hat or cap for sun protection

  • Refillable water bottle

  • Lightweight clothing that can get wet

  • Personal snorkeling mask (optional; gear is provided)

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What it includes

  • Certified bilingual naturalist guide

  • Boat ride to the coral reef

  • Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, and life jacket)

  • Entrance fee to Cahuita National Park

  • Guided wildlife hike through the rainforest trail

  • Fresh tropical fruit snack

  • Safety briefing and snorkeling orientation

  • Support for local guides and the Cahuita community conservation project

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Things to consider
You don't have to be very fit to accomplish this but it will get you tired by the end of the day. In most of the trail there's not going to be a section to quit so be prepared to finish.
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