Veroliz Vacations: Exploring the South Caribbean-Calypso and Beach Life

Friday, July 3, 2015

Exploring the South Caribbean-Calypso and Beach Life

Visiting the South Caribbean of Costa Rica is such an amazing experience. There are few places in Costa Rica where you can see a mix of cultures (there are many foreign residents found here) that make the towns of Cahuita, Puerto Viejo & Manzanillo a wonderful experience for any traveller.

With lush rainforest and somehow the laid back attitude that the common in beach towns makes for a leisurely visit to South Caribbean of Costa Rica. Just a 4 hour drive from San Jose and a 3 hour drive from the town of Turrialba, there is something truely special here.

Abundant wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, iguanas & if you are lucky sea turtles!

Because there are so many cultures in this small area the dining is quite unique, with restaurantes & sodas that serve a varitety food of types of food such as Italian, Indian, French & of course local!

Places to stay also come in a wide array of options, from small cabinas to exotic hotels there is something for everyone.

This time we will be featuring Azania Bungalows, an excellent option for lodging close to a beautiful beach. The rooms are small bungalows with full bed and single bed (ideal for families) with a spacious bathroom, ceiling fans, cable television.

Receptions staff are friendly and very knowledgable of the area and places to visit. The breakfast menu (included in the room rate) offer a variety of options and the well kept gardens host a variety of birds and butteflies in the mornings!

For places to visit and things to do, we found a variety of tours that are of great interes and lots to choose from. Our top recomendation is for the Sloth Sanctuary, this places is a cuteness overload and the staff clearly love what they do! Amazing information on these cute mamals!

Other options include the Cahuita National Park, snorkeling, visiting the Jaguar Sanctuary and the Manzanillo Wildlife refuge!

The hiking is great but bring your swim suit since you can come out of the rainforest and take a dip! Just be aware of the flags left to warn visitors!

This weekend is special for the South Caribbean because we will be celebrating Walter "Gavitt" Ferguson, the granfather of Calypso music for Costa Rica.

There will be great music, good food and lots of fun!!!

We recomend this local cultural activity which a unique celebration held only once a year!!