Frommer’s top destinations 2011-

“If you decide to do more than sunbathe, you can hike the trails of the nearby Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge and Cahuita National Park. You’ll almost certainly hear the roar of howler monkeys, and watch parrots fly by. Those with sharp eyes might pick out a three-toed sloth munching on cecropia leaves. There are also zip-line canopy adventures, chocolate making tours, ATV outings, surfing, rich botanical gardens, and good snorkel and scuba spots to keep you busy.”

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