Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve
Located 60 km south of Puerto Limon is the 22,620 acre (9154 ha) Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve, a rugged and undeveloped park that offers few facilities despite its proximity to a major highway. Though the reserve offers no campsites or any other means of lodging, visitors can find plenty of accommodations in Puerto Limon and Cahuita, two nearby beach towns.
Hitoy-Cerere receives few annual visitors despite the fact that the park offers the ability to trek an unspoiled wilderness swarming with wildlife and natural streams. The park does, however, receive an astonishing amount of rainfall. The heavy rainfall, combined with uneven terrain, make this park somewhat difficult to negotiate.
North of Hitoy-Cerere lies Selva Bananito, a 2,350 acre (950 ha) reserve adjacent to a neighboring cattle ranch. A four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary to navigate the dirt roads that lead to the reserve, but the park can also be reached via foot and horseback.
Where to stay in Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve
From boutique lodges to luxury resorts, every Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve accommodation is hand-picked by our local insiders for location, comfort, and character.
Hotel La Diosa
Hotel La Diosa is located within Cahuita, a small beach town set along the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Cahuita has excellent beaches and is near the Cahuita National Park.
Playa Negra Guesthouse
The Playa Negra Guesthouse is found in the small town of Cahuita along Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. Cahuita is known for its laid-back vibe, beautiful beaches and spectacular offshore coral reef.
Atlantida Lodge
Atlantida Lodge is located on the laid back Caribbean coast, in the town of Cahuita. Cahuita is a small village with a beautiful beach that is calm and ideal for swimming. You can also find white and black sand beaches lined with coconut palms, making for a picturesque setting. The town itself is small, yet offers a variety of restaurants, bars and is renowned for its breathtaking national park.
El Encanto Bed & Breakfast
El Encanto Bed & Breakfast is located in the Caribbean town of Cahuita. Just a five-minute walk from the beach, El Encanto is made up of an assortment of cozy, well-equipped bungalows. Cahuita is a small beachside town with a distinct Afro-Caribbean feel.
Banana Azul
The Banana Azul hotel is located along the Caribbean Coast in the town of Puerto Viejo, part of the Limon region. Puerto Viejo has a reputation for being beautiful, entertaining, and relaxing.
Hotel Cariblue
Hotel Cariblue is found on the Caribbean coast, in the village of Puerto Viejo. This region offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience a completely different side of Costa Rica. You will find a beautiful mixture of indigenous, afro-Caribbean and Costa Rican cultures, expressed in the way of life, speech and food.
Azania Bungalows
Azania Bungalows is an exotically designed jungle’s edge hotel located at Cocles Beach in the South Caribbean Region. Visitors will be charmed when relaxing poolside or eating delicious Argentinian style food next to the tropical gardens and thatched roof buildings of Azania Bungalows.
Le Cameleon Hotel
Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel offersa luxurious tropical escape where modern design meets the surrounding rainforest. Guests can enjoy minimalist white‑themed rooms with forest‑view terraces, iPod docking stations and flat‑screen TVs.
La Costa de Papito
La Costa de Papito puts you right between some of the best destinations that Talamanca has to offer. Staying here you can walk to Caribbean beaches, and take a short drive to the nearby wildlife refuge.
Tierra de Sueños
On the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, the Tierra de Sueños ecotourism resort is in Playa Chiquita, which is 3.7 miles (6 km) south of Puerto Viejo. The hotel offers comfortable hardwood bungalows in a jungle setting that is just a short walk from the pristine beaches of Playa Chiquita. The Tierra de Sueños staff, an international, multilingual team, is ready to introduce visitors to Playa Chiquita and a memorable vacation.
Shawandha Lodge
Shawandha Lodge is located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, in the town of Puerto Viejo. The southern Caribbean coast masterfully blends wilderness and beautiful coastline. You will find a world of beautiful exotic birds, playful animals and smiling people. Puerto Viejo is a laid back beach town, offering a selection of restaurants, gift stores and live entertainment.
Hotel Almendros y Corales
Hotel Almendros y Corales is situated on the breathtaking Caribbean coast, in the heart of the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. The Caribbean coast presents a unique blend of Afro Caribbean, Indigenous and Costa Rican cultures. These mixtures are all noted in the cuisine, lifestyle, and the sounds of reggae and calypso music filling the air, making the Caribbean a truly unique side of Costa Rica.
Flora & fauna in Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve
The wildlife and plant life you might encounter in Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve, from iconic species to the rare finds our local insiders know where to look for.
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