Passerelle au cœur de la forêt tropicale de Cahuita

Nature

The living world, all around

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At Lilan Nature, the forest is not a backdrop. It is part of the stay.

Toucans at dawn, sloths in the trees, tree frogs at dusk, and the deep call of howler monkeys in the distance. Here, nature sets the pace, quietly, constantly, beautifully.

Sentier sur pilotis dans le parc national

Cahuita National Park

A 15-minute walk from Lilan Nature, Cahuita National Park offers forest trails, coastal paths, wildlife encounters, and some of the most beautiful Caribbean scenery in Costa Rica.

Plage sauvage aux eaux turquoise

The wild beach

Soft sand, warm water, coconut palms, and the precious feeling of arriving somewhere still untouched.

Le récif corallien de la pointe de Cahuita vu du ciel

The coral reef

Cahuita National Park protects the largest coral reef on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Corals, parrotfish and rays: snorkelling here is done with a certified guide, starting from the beach.

From above

The southern Caribbean, between jungle and reef

A coast still wild, where the forest runs down to the sand. Along the coast, the wreck of an old ship breaks the surface of the turquoise water.

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Your neighbours

Look up. Listen closely. Howler monkeys, hummingbirds, iguanas, sloths, frogs and tropical birds share the garden with you.

Grenouille fraise rouge et bleue sur une roche de la forêt

The strawberry frog

A tiny flash of red and orange against the forest green, proof that the smallest details also shape the magic of this place.

Paresseux dans la canopée

The sloth

Hanging in the canopy, it sets the perfect tempo: that of a stay in no hurry at all.

Getting to the park

On foot to Playa Blanca

1.1 km, about 15 minutes. Once past the road, the path runs under huge trees where you often meet monkeys, sloths and birds.

  1. The house laneWalk down the lane to the main road, about 200 m.
  2. A short stretch on the roadFollow it towards the village for 150 to 200 m, on the shoulder. Nicer in daylight.
  3. Under the big treesTurn right onto the path heading to the sea, about 750 m. Keep your eyes open: this is often where the animals show up.
  4. Playa Blanca, Cahuita entranceYou reach the beach at the park entrance (Kelly Creek sector). Entry is free, by donation.

Don’t mix them up: the Puerto Vargas entrance, further south, charges a fee. For the beach and the coastal trail, go through Cahuita.

Walking map, from the house to Playa Blanca 1234 Lilan Nature Playa Blanca Cahuita entrance · donation Cahuita village Caribbean Sea National Park ↘ Main road Puerto Vargas (fee) ↘ 150 m
Indicative map, based on our own route.

When to come?

The Caribbean runs on its own seasons

On the Caribbean coast, the weather does not follow the rest of Costa Rica. When the Pacific side enters its rainy season, Cahuita often enjoys its finest weeks.

September – October

Among the driest months on the Caribbean coast: calm sea, ideal for snorkelling, and few visitors.

February – April

The other bright, sunny dry spell, in the heart of high season.

The rest of the year

Warm all year round, with tropical showers that are often short. The forest is at its greenest.

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