Limón Province

Beaches in Limón Province

Best Beaches

This collection covers the Caribbean coastline of Limón, stretching from Cahuita National Park to the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. These beaches are characterized by their proximity to dense tropical rainforests and offshore coral reefs. Playa Cahuita and Playa Manzanillo sit within protected conservation areas, while Punta Uva and Playa Chiquita offer calm, reef-protected swimming areas. The region is notable for its biodiversity, with howler monkeys and sloths frequently sighted in the canopy bordering the sand.

Best Beaches — Map

A

Playa Cahuita

Situated inside Cahuita National Park, this white-sand beach borders a protected coral reef. Hiking trails run parallel to the shore through coastal rainforest inhabited by capuchin monkeys and sloths.

B

Punta Uva beach

Located south of Puerto Viejo, this beach features calm, shallow waters protected by a reef. A prominent jungle-covered headland separates it from adjacent bays, providing a natural windbreak for swimming.

C

Playa de Punta Uva

Golden sand beach known for a prominent rock formation containing a natural sea arch. The calm sea conditions allow for snorkeling over patch reefs located within a short distance of the shoreline.

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D

Playa Manzanillo

Located within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, this beach features a rusted shipwreck near the shore and a trail leading to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Caribbean coast.

E

Playa Chiquita

A secluded stretch of sand accessible via narrow jungle paths. It is characterized by small, reef-protected bays and natural tidal pools that emerge during low tide.

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