CARIBBEAN SIDE OF COSTA RICA WORTH VISITING? Cahuita & Puerto Viejo
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The creator explores the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica to determine if the region is worth visiting despite travel difficulties. The video notes that reaching the Caribbean side from San Jose is challenging because the roads are not in the best shape and a new highway is still under construction. Upon arrival, the creator observes that the landscape is flatter with different beach characteristics compared to the Pacific side. The travel guide covers several locations including Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, and Manzanillo. The creator highlights the availability of Caribbean style food and notes that the region tends to be more affordable than popular Pacific destinations like Tamarindo or Dominical. Regarding safety, the creator suggests that while both sides have safe zones and areas to avoid, they did not notice a significant difference in safety between the coasts. The video concludes that the Caribbean side is worth visiting because it offers a unique atmosphere and beach town vibes, specifically recommending Puerto Viejo near the Panama border.
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overall i would say the caribbean side was safe we didn't have any issues
i would say it is a little bit more affordable on this side generally speaking up and down the coast
overall i would say that the caribbean side is worth checking out it's different than the pacific but yes it is worth it
especially porto viejo i would say you could skip limon you could go to the national park north of limon but puerto viejo really where it's at
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