Cahuita National Park Guided Hike by Native Naturalistic Guide
Description
Discover the natural beauty and cultural history of Cahuita National Park on an engaging and informative hike led by a local native naturalist certified guide. Explore scenic trails along the Caribbean coastline, with opportunities to spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and colorful birdlife. More than just a wildlife walk, this experience offers a deeper insight into local traditions, plant uses, and the unique balance between forest and sea — all shared by a bilingual guide with lifelong roots in the area.
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Explore Cahuita National Park’s stunning Caribbean coastline on a guided hike led by a native naturalist deeply connected to the land and its people. As you walk scenic trails, spot wildlife like howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, and iguanas while learning about the region’s rich history, cultural traditions, and heritage. Your bilingual guide shares unique insights into local plant uses and the vital relationship between the rainforest and sea, offering an authentic and meaningful experience that goes beyond a typical nature walk.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
We had an amazing experience with our guide Shailo at Cahuita National Park! Thanks to his expertise, we spotted an eyelash viper, capuchin monkeys, a sloth, a raccoon, leafcutter ants, and many other rainforest animals. We also learned about medicinal trees and tasted nectar from a tropical flower. 🌺 To finish a perfect day, Jef enjoyed a swim in the Caribbean Sea. 🌊 Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm grateful for your kind words and so happy we shared such a memorable day in Cahuita together. Thank you for highlighting my expertise and for your recommendation. Knowing you enjoyed the experience makes my work truly rewarding. Thank you for supporting our local family business. I hope to welcome you back for another adventure. Pura vida
Shailo was amazing!! I highly rec scheduling with him for any tour he offers. We wouldn’t have seen half as much of the wild life without his ability to spot it!! Super cool dude! 10/10!!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the 100% recommendation! I'm so happy we had the opportunity to enjoy the incredible wildlife together and that you had such a great experience. Thank you for choosing and supporting our local family business. It was a pleasure sharing a part of my home and culture with you, and I hope to welcome you back for another adventure someday. Pura vida
Shailo was Awesome!!! Very knowledgeable and welcoming. We learned a lot about the local flora and fauna and some of the local history as well.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a true pleasure welcoming you into my home and sharing the incredible flora, fauna, history, and culture of our beautiful region with you. Knowing that you enjoyed the experience and learned something new makes my work incredibly fulfilling. Thank you for supporting our local family business. Opening my home and sharing my culture with guests like you is what makes every experience so special, and your kind words remind me why I love what I do. I hope to welcome you back someday for another adventure. Pura vida!
Shiloh is Costa Rica, he is Pura Vida. He was timely, friendly, extremely knowledgeable and overall just a rad guide. We did a second tour, a kayak tour, with him the following day. Can't recommend him enough! We saw and learned about many many flora and fauna through both tours. He has an expert eye and all the good factoids!
Thank you so much for the rad comments! It was a real pleasure sharing these adventures with you and creating an experience you can remember for life. I’m very happy that you enjoyed both the Cahuita National Park hike and the kayak tour. Being able to share the stories, plants, wildlife, and hidden details of this amazing place is what makes my work so special, especially when I get to share it with wonderful clients like you. Thank you for trusting me, coming back for a second adventure, and for supporting our local family-owned business. I hope we can welcome you back again someday for more unforgettable experiences. Pura vida!
Shailo was incredible!!! He is extremely knowledgeable about every species of plant and knows where all the animals live. We learned sooo much! Plus, he's the sweetest guy ever and really made our trip memorable!! This is your guide, do not hesitate to book him. We have had the best trip of our lives!! Pura vidaaaa!! <3
Thank you so much for your amazing words! Knowing that this was one of the best tours of your life is truly something very special to hear. It makes me so happy because my goal is always to create experiences and memories that stay with people long after they leave Costa Rica. Sharing the knowledge of our plants, wildlife, and this incredible place is something I love, and I’m grateful I could be part of such a memorable moment during your trip. Thank you for trusting me and for supporting our local family-owned business. I hope we can welcome you back again someday for another adventure. Pura vida!
Today we had the pleasure to have a tour through the Cahuita National Park with Shailo as our guide. He found many beautiful animals and told us anything we'd like to know about the species. Also he made our 10 year old feel really comfortable and took all the time for her. Our 19 year daughter would give him 6 stars if possible. So if your in Cahuita and look for a great guide, dont hesitate to book a tour with Shailo!
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It makes me feel very proud and grateful to know that your whole family enjoyed the experience. The fact that your daughter would give me 6 stars if possible is such a special compliment, and it truly means a lot to me. It was a pleasure sharing the wonders of Cahuita National Park with you, finding wildlife together, and creating great memories during the adventure. Thank you for trusting me and for supporting our local family-owned business. I hope we can welcome you back again someday for another unforgettable experience in Costa Rica. Pura vida!
Wow! This was a lifechanging experience thanks to Shailo. He gave us a fantastic tour through the park and spotted a large amount of animals of which he could tell of lot of interesting details. Our 19 year old daughter would award him with 6 stars if possible! Thanks again Shailo!
Thank you so much for your amazing words! It makes me very proud and happy to know that this experience was so meaningful for you and your family. Hearing that it felt life-changing is truly special, because sharing the beauty, wildlife, and stories of this place is what I love to do. It was a pleasure guiding you and creating those memories together. Thank you for trusting me and for supporting our local family-owned business. I hope we can welcome you back again someday for another unforgettable adventure in Costa Rica! Pura Vida.
I had the absolute best day with Shailo! I wanted to do the whole trail with a guide instead of only the 2hr tour, and he was happy to accomodate that. We met at the busstation in Puerto Viejo and even before we entered the park, he spotted some very cool (and hidden) animals I would’ve never seen if I would’ve been alone. He is incredibly friendly and we have been laughing the whole day, joking around. At one point it was pouring rain so much, we were soaked and the animals were playing a fair game of hide and seek; and we still had the best time! He still found so many animals and was at the end of the day, just as enthusiastic as the moment we started. We ended the day with some well deserved beers and more laughing. Can absolutely highly recommend going with Shailo on it’s tours! It was one of the best days I had during my trip :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure sharing this adventure with you, rain and all. I'm so happy you enjoyed the wildlife, the laughs, and the full trail experience. Thank you for supporting our local family-owned business. I hope to see you again for another adventure in Costa Rica.
It was a spontaneous meeting at Cahuita National Park. We had such an amazing day, filled with information about Costa Rica, its wildlife, lots of Spanish words, and typical local Costa Rican expressions. We played games, danced, and had a wonderful time together. The following day, we were invited to enjoy cacao with his family and friends. This was also incredible—we laughed all day and learned so much about all kinds of topics, including nature, food, culture, and especially cacao. We can honestly say that Shailo is a wonderful person: approachable, open-minded, friendly, and great company. We truly enjoyed these two days, and it was all thanks to you!!!!!! Greetings, Je vrienden Pura Vida Mae!!
Thank you so much! It is very gratifying to know that I exceeded your expectations. Knowing that our time together was filled with learning, laughter, culture, nature, and genuine connection inspires me to continue following my passion every day. Thank you for being such wonderful people. Every guest is an important part of the experience and brings a unique perspective that makes each tour special in its own way. Thank you as well for helping support our local family entrepreneur. I truly appreciate every guest who chooses to share these moments with me and support our family business. I hope to see you again soon! Pura Vida !! Shailo
Shailo has been an excellent guide. He helped us locate many animals and taught us about them; he also provided us with many interesting facts about the culture of this area of the Caribbean in Costa Rica. Without him, we would have hardly seen any animals in the park, so we left delighted with his tour. I recommend 100%
Muchísimas gracias por su recomendación de 100% y por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia! Para mí fue un verdadero placer acompañarlos en el parque y poder mostrarles un poco de la increíble fauna, naturaleza y cultura del Caribe de Costa Rica. Comentarios como el suyo me motivan a seguir dando lo mejor en cada tour. ¡Pura vida y espero volver a verlos. Gracias por apoyar mi emprendimiento local familiar!
