Welcome to Caribe Luna!
You will find us in Cahuita, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, 40km south of Limon and 15km before Puerto Viejo.
The lodge is comfortably located, close (about 3 minutes walking) to the village centre, to the National Park (10 min) and to the beaches (5 min). Our place is quiet and peaceful, perfect to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. The garden offers many different species of tropical plants and animals.
The lodge is comfortably located, close (about 3 minutes walking) to the village centre, to the National Park (10 min) and to the beaches (5 min). Our place is quiet and peaceful, perfect to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. The garden offers many different species of tropical plants and animals.
Cahuita
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Cahuita is a small village, in the Limon province. There is an afro-Caribbean culture that gives rise to a variety of experiences. Cahuita is known for is National Park and for its beaches and wildlife.
In Cahuita you will find a wide variety of restaurants with different types of food: Caribbean, International (italian and french), Fushion and more where you can enjoy meat, fish and typical dishes. Do not forget to try the famous "Patis" and "Rice and beans".
The best time of the year to ensure a good wheather in the Caribbean coast is September-October and from December to April.
Perfect for activities like snorkeling, diving, kayaking, fishing, surfing or horse back riding (and more...) for an unforgettable vacation.
An average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius gives you the opportunity to enjoy your holidays also in the other months, more rainy but quiter.
In Cahuita you will find a wide variety of restaurants with different types of food: Caribbean, International (italian and french), Fushion and more where you can enjoy meat, fish and typical dishes. Do not forget to try the famous "Patis" and "Rice and beans".
The best time of the year to ensure a good wheather in the Caribbean coast is September-October and from December to April.
Perfect for activities like snorkeling, diving, kayaking, fishing, surfing or horse back riding (and more...) for an unforgettable vacation.
An average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius gives you the opportunity to enjoy your holidays also in the other months, more rainy but quiter.
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Transportation
To reach the caribbean coast you should land at Juan Santamaria International airport, next to San Josè.
You can arrive here:
- by car: you can rent a car at San Josè airport in one of our national companies (like Adobecar or Poas). Estimating driving time is 4-5 hours (driving in Costa Rica are longer than expected. Avoid driving at night, after 6pm). Pass Guapiles, Siquirres, and Limon directions.
- by shared Van: these are hotel-to-hotel shared and scheduled transfers run to and from the main touristic destinations in Costa Rica.
Caribe shuttle is our favourite company. Departures from San Josè to Cahuita are around 6am and 2pm. Departures from Cahuita to San Josè are around 8am and 1pm. Cost is 49$ per person each way. Other connections with Arenal, Bocas del Toro and Tortuguero.
If you have any questions ask us, or if you want we may reserve this service for you.
- by pubblic bus: they are very efficient and inexpensive. Departures take place from the bus station San Carlos in San Josè. You should buy your ticket for Cahuita from the desk inside the terminal (about 10$ per person). Estimating trip time is 5 hours
Departures at the moment are at 6am - 10am - noon - 2pm
Once at Cahuita bus station go towards the center (300m), when you find a small square turn left and go straight (500m). At the end of the road (at the police station), turn left again into a dirty road. After 200m you will see our "Caribe Luna" sign on the left at the entrance of our little street. Get in!
- by private taxi: the most expensive way. Estimating time and cost are: 4h and 200$ for the taxi.
- by plane from San Josè to Limon and then with taxi\bus: A new way to come here.
From San Josè (Juan Santamaria International airport) to Limon departures are at 6:35am and 3:45pm.
From Limon to San Josè (Juan Santamaria International airport) departures are at 6:30am and 4:35pm.
Cost of the flight: from 45$ per person one way. Flight duration: about 1hour.
You can book your ticket on Natur Air company website.
To connect Limon to Cahuita (1 hour) you can use a private taxi (around 40$) or go to the Limon bus station (bus departures are every hour, cost is around 5$).
You can arrive here:
- by car: you can rent a car at San Josè airport in one of our national companies (like Adobecar or Poas). Estimating driving time is 4-5 hours (driving in Costa Rica are longer than expected. Avoid driving at night, after 6pm). Pass Guapiles, Siquirres, and Limon directions.
- by shared Van: these are hotel-to-hotel shared and scheduled transfers run to and from the main touristic destinations in Costa Rica.
Caribe shuttle is our favourite company. Departures from San Josè to Cahuita are around 6am and 2pm. Departures from Cahuita to San Josè are around 8am and 1pm. Cost is 49$ per person each way. Other connections with Arenal, Bocas del Toro and Tortuguero.
If you have any questions ask us, or if you want we may reserve this service for you.
- by pubblic bus: they are very efficient and inexpensive. Departures take place from the bus station San Carlos in San Josè. You should buy your ticket for Cahuita from the desk inside the terminal (about 10$ per person). Estimating trip time is 5 hours
Departures at the moment are at 6am - 10am - noon - 2pm
Once at Cahuita bus station go towards the center (300m), when you find a small square turn left and go straight (500m). At the end of the road (at the police station), turn left again into a dirty road. After 200m you will see our "Caribe Luna" sign on the left at the entrance of our little street. Get in!
- by private taxi: the most expensive way. Estimating time and cost are: 4h and 200$ for the taxi.
- by plane from San Josè to Limon and then with taxi\bus: A new way to come here.
From San Josè (Juan Santamaria International airport) to Limon departures are at 6:35am and 3:45pm.
From Limon to San Josè (Juan Santamaria International airport) departures are at 6:30am and 4:35pm.
Cost of the flight: from 45$ per person one way. Flight duration: about 1hour.
You can book your ticket on Natur Air company website.
To connect Limon to Cahuita (1 hour) you can use a private taxi (around 40$) or go to the Limon bus station (bus departures are every hour, cost is around 5$).