Punta Cahuita – Cahuita National Park loop from Cahuita

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Punta Cahuita – Cahuita National Park loop from Cahuita

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Punta Cahuita – Cahuita National Park loop from Cahuita

02:33

9.97km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque nacional Cahuita

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Playa Cahuita

Beach

1.90 km

Río Suárez, Cahuita National Park

Highlight • River

The danger mentioned is real. We saw a crocodile nearby!!!

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2.33 km

Cahuita National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Great. A must when you are in Costa Rica.

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3.78 km

Old Pier Remains in Cahuita National Park

Highlight • Structure

4.03 km

At the very tip of the national park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the sea. Here you should not go into the water strong undercurrent.

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4.04 km

Punta Cahuita

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic beach middle direct transition into the jungle.

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4.99 km

Bahía Don Bato Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

A little stopover to rest and find out more.

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9.55 km

Cahuita National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cahuita National Park is right on the Caribbean beach. A tour takes about 2-3 hours.
We walk the path through the rainforest and see sloths, capuchin monkeys, but also snakes, …

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9.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

705 m

Surfaces

8.44 km

838 m

425 m

279 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

31°C

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Comments

November 2, 2022,Nationalpark Cahuita – Punta Cahuita Runde von Cahuita 1

Very nice hiking trail through the peninsula. Well developed paths. Especially a cheap option. No entrance fee but a donation for the preservation. So don't be stingy. Otherwise you would have to pay at least $20-30 for such a park. Lots of animals, stealing monkeys, raccoons, squirrels and a sloth. Take enough water and bathing suit with you, then it …

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August 3, 2024,Cahuita Nationalpark Costa Rica

Today we had a hike through the Cahuita National Park on our itinerary.
At 9 a.m. we were picked up from the hotel in a small shuttle bus and driven to Cahuita.
The hike was very beautiful and the guide was very informative and there were lots of animals to see including monkeys, lizards, sloths, raccoons, agoutis and coatis.
We …

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