I gave chase to the masked bandit, trying to take his picture, and watched as he scared two girls off their beach towels, then tried to steal their lunch before a woman shooed him away with a stick.

Residents of the Cahuita community are speaking out against the recent approval of the Coastal Regulatory Plan by the Municipality, despite strong opposition from locals, who argue it goes against ...

Are you looking for the best restaurants in Cahuita, Costa Rica? This relaxed coastal beach village is home to the beautiful Cahuita National Park and several amazing restaurants. We like this area ...

Cahuita, a small village on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, is ideal for travellers seeking unspoilt nature, cultural authenticity and tranquillity. Nestled in lush jungle and close to idyllic beaches, ...

I gave the taxi driver a $20. He looked at me in disappointment. I'd arrived in Cahuita, Costa Rica, poorer than I’d expected. Having to chase a bus down with a taxi from Limón put my wallet on a diet ...

Costa Rica can be considered a paradise for many reasons. It’s home to more than 800 miles of coastline bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, more than 50% of the country is made up of ...

CAHUITA NATIONAL PARK, COSTA RICA—Two shipwrecks located in the shallow waters off Costa Rica’s Cahuita National Park were long believed by locals to be those of former pirate ships. According to a ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The wrecks had long ...