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The tiny village of CAHUITA , 43km southeast of Limon, is reached on the paved Hwy-36 which runs from Limon to Sixaola on the Panamanian border. Like other villages on the Talamanca coast, especially Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Manzanillo, it has become increasingly popular with backpackers and surfers for its laid-back atmosphere and walking opportunities, along with the added appeal of great Afro-Caribbean food. Near the village, the Parque Nacional Cahuita was formed mainly to protect one of the only living coral reefs in Costa Rica; many people come here to snorkel and take rides in glass-bottomed boats. Though it's mainly wet all year round, the local "dry" season is between March and April, and from September to October. While tourism has undoubtedly brought prosperity to the village, it has also created problems in its wake - at one point Cahuita was known for its drugs scene and bouts of opportunistic theft, and it's worth being cautious: lock your door and windows, never leave anything on the beach and avoid walking alone in unlit places at night. Nude or topless bathing is definitely unacceptable, as is wandering though the village in just a bathing suit. With a bit of common sense, though, most travellers really enjoy the community and atmosphere here
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