Everything that you would expect for a tropical destination is served up on a golden platter on Costa Rica 's Caribbean coast. Lush surroundings and friendly people are the ultimate compliments to any traveler's vacation. Bordered by Nicaragua and Panama , the Caribbean coast spans almost 200 kilometers.
     Tortuguero National Park; Whether it's by kayak, by boat, or hiking through forest trails, Tortuguero National Park is a perfect example of tropical rain forest (there are a few biological stations set up inside the park and are manned by scientists and volunteers). The park is made up of more than 18.000 hectares and protects a wealth of exotic wildlife including those that gave it its name - turtles. You can reach Tortuguero via boats departing from the town of Moin or you can fly in to a handy airstrip that lies on the outskirts of town. If you're traveling with a tour, then just sit back and enjoy the ride. There are a variety of ways you can make your way through this watery park that is made up of several canals that twist and turn. Accompanied by a guide is the best way (Southern Horizons Vacations can arrange this for you), it will enable you to go deeper into the park than if you were making it on your own. A kayak will afford you excellent views of the surrounding vegetation and wildlife but will also prove to be a physically demanding tour. Walk. Prepare yourself to sweat!
       Limón: This Caribbean town is the perfect place to visit if you're in need of rest and relaxation. The residents are open and friendly and the town itself lends itself to exploration. Visit the town's central market found downtown. The neatly organized stalls offer everything from fruits and vegetables to clothing and shoes. If you're low on supplies or want to purchase a few handcrafted items, you'll find it all here. Sodas are plentiful and make excellent blended fruit drinks of papaya, mango, blackberry and pineapple. You can accompany it with an "empanada", a cheese or meat filled pastry that is fried and served hot.
   Limón has been the cradle of important personalities: poets, musicians, cooks, storytellers and painters. They have all, through their work, popularized the Limón culture and projected it beyond the limits of its province, both inside and outside of Costa Rica. People swarm to Limón each October captivated by the music, a clear expression of the thoughts and feelings of the Black community. Beyond the reverberating sounds of the Carnival drums lay the music's ancestral roots.
   Afro-Caribbeans are known for their preparation of flavorful dishes, rich with condiments, spices and characteristic ingredients of African descent. The recipes have been handed down from generation to generation, and even the younger generation knows the traditional and authentic taste of their foods.
Cahuita National Park: It protects a well - developed coral reef and is one of the most visited parks on the Caribbean Coast. Over 23,000 hectares make up the marine park including the reef system. Aside from the howler monkeys and sloths in the tropical humid forest, you can see angel fish and brain coral in the water. Cahuita is one of the more pleasant parks to hike through since it runs primarily along the beach. The hike takes you through this often swampy forest on a well - defined path.

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