Talamanca Travel Guide

The Canton de Talamanca in the province of Limon is the Southern Caribbean zone of C. Rica. It has 3% of the world´s Biodiversity and is, culturally, the richest part of the country with three different indigenous groups, afro-caribbeans and campesinos (Spanish-speaking farmers). There are some great beaches such as Cahuita and Pta Uva, some great jungle walks amongst which are the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge or Cahuita National Park, nesting turtles, the world´s 2nd most important site for Raptor migrations (around 3 million in the autumn season), remote communities such as Yorkin and even the party town of Pto. Viejo. It is also a place with a lot sustainable development projects, and an increasing interest and care for the environment from the local and imigrant populations. This is a place where one can bum on a beach, surf, party, hike, get interesting cultural experiences, see dolphins, sloths, monkeys, turtles, crocs, snakes, raptors, and even, if you´re really lucky manatees or jaguars.