Manzanillo

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Manzanillo is a small village located on the Caribbean coast, in the province of Limón and towards the eastern side of Costa Rica. It maintains a simple and peaceful profile, with a few very basic services for visitors such as some accommodations and shops where you can buy groceries and drinks.

To get there, there is direct public transportation from Cahuita, Limón, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and San José (Atlántico Norte terminal). If traveling by car it's 13 km from Puerto Viejo along Route 256, a paved road that ends right in the village and continues for another kilometer as a street close to the coast.

Its beaches are long, with soft sand and warm waters, where you can admire the green of the abundant tropical vegetation that borders them. The location is ideal for those traveling along the coast from Puerto Viejo, passing through places like Cocles and Punta Uva, and looking to spend the day in a rugged setting where nature still sets the pace. There are times when it receives quite a few visitors, but it rarely gets overcrowded and it's usually easy to find a comfortable spot by the sea under the shade of a palm tree.

Without a doubt, its main tourist attraction is the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, whose entrance is at the end of the village. It's a protected area with a long trail that winds through the jungle, with a beach and a real chance to see wildlife easily such as sloths, birds, reptiles and more, always in their natural habitat. This refuge adds enormous value to Manzanillo, making it an excellent destination for those who want to be in direct contact with nature.