Day 4: Carolyn and Kelly

 Carolyn and Kelly: Today was our last day in Tortuguero! With an early morning, we all started the day by packing the suitcases onto the boat. After a quick bakery run for the road, we headed over to Miss Miriam to have breakfast, which consisted of the same options as the day prior. Taking the original path back to the main island, we enjoyed the last few scenic views of the canal. As we drove to Cahuita, we enjoyed the scenic views of the ocean, and Pablo taught us about the origins of the name Costa Rica, meaning rich coast in Spanish. We arrived in the town at around 1:30 pm, stopping at a restaurant directly across from our hotel for wraps, sandwiches, and more. We also tried this local drink called Tamarindo, a sweet and sour drink made out of seeds. Right after checking into the hotel, we changed and headed over to the Cahuita National Park, where we waded in the ocean and walked on the beach. With the closing of the park at 5pm, we headed back to the hotel to change and enioy some free time, either exploring the town or resting in the hammocks. At around 6:15, we gathered in a small park and played some ice-breaker games. With the partner that we received from the almost merry-go-round game, we headed over to dinner and sat across from them, asking and answering questions to get to know the other person better. Dinner consisted of delicious nachos made out of regular chips or fried plantains. Other options included salchicha, rice, and pasta. With a desert of vanilla ice cream and coconut flan, we finished dinner and headed back to the hotel, ready for a day of snorkeling tomorrow!





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  1. RcaragherMarch 20, 2024 at 2:50 AM

    Sounds like a full day- saying 'goodbye to Tortoguero' and 'hello to Cahuita' which included a wonderful time in CNP. Keep on learning...

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