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Kelly Creek Ranger Station – Cahuita National Park loop from Cahuita

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Kelly Creek Ranger Station – Cahuita National Park loop from Cahuita

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Kelly Creek Ranger Station – Cahuita National Park loop from Cahuita

00:58

3.79km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Parque nacional Cahuita

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456 m

Kelly Creek Ranger Station

Highlight • Rest Area

There are two entrances to the national park, at the ranger stations Kelly Creek and Puerto Vargas, which are connected by a very nice hiking trail. The Kelly Creek Station …

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1.03 km

Howler monkeys

Highlight • Forest

Lie down on the beach be quiet and the mande howler monkeys will climb over you just so beautifully.

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1.90 km

Río Suárez, Cahuita National Park

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Important NOTE:
When crossing a river, always go as far upstream as possible and look for a flat spot. Crocodiles and sharks can be particularly dangerous in the estuaries.

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2.29 km

Raccoons

Highlight • Forest

You don't have to look for the raccoons, they can be seen right on the beach. Just sit down a bit and they'll come sooner at sunset.

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3.20 km

Cahuita National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cahuita National Park is right on the Caribbean beach. A tour takes about 2-3 hours.
We walk the path through the rainforest and see sloths, capuchin monkeys, but also snakes, …

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3.40 km

Abby Lodge

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This accommodation is beautiful, small cottage with a veranda. They have a caiman in the pond.

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3.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

725 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

504 m

221 m

113 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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March 11, 2022,179. 🇨🇷 Nationalpark Cahuita

Cahuita National Park is right on the Caribbean beach. A tour takes about 2-3 hours.
We walk the path through the rainforest and see sloths, capuchin monkeys, but also snakes, hummingbirds, wrens and even several green basilicas.
Back we take the path along the white sandy beach and see a few coatis and enjoy the Caribbean feeling.
The national park …

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Kelly Creek Ranger Station – Cahuita National Park loop from Cahuita

Kelly Creek Ranger Station

Sloth with Baby

Howler monkeys

Río Suárez, Cahuita National Park

Raccoons

Leafcutter Ants

Cahuita National Park

Abby Lodge

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