Cahuita Services & Facilities
Cell Phones
Cell phone service is generally good in Cahuita – on the beach and throughout the national park, reception is very strong, but reception can get spotty in the town’s more secluded locations.
Public Phones
Cahuita has several public phones lining its main road, beachfront streets and entrance road. Note that they are operated by phone card, not coins; purchase a phone card in any pharmacy or grocery store in Costa Rica.
Internet
Many mid-range hotels, in addition to restaurants and budget lodging options, offer free Internet or WiFi access. Or, look around for an Internet cafe, where typical rates run $1-$2 per hour.
Post Office
Located next to the police station, where Playa Negra meets downtown Cahuita. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Banks
Cahuita has just one bank, the Banco de Costa Rica, located in the White Sand Commercial Center near the entrance to town. Here travelers will find the village's only ATM that accepts Visa or Plus network debit cards.
Gas Stations
There is no gas station in Cahuita. The closest place to fill up is a few miles south, near the turnoff to Bribri.
Medical Facilities
For minor injuries and general maladies, all pharmacies in Costa Rica are required to employ an in-house pharmacist, who is able to treat minor problems and prescribe certain medications. Cahuita has several pharmacies and the Hone Creek medical clinic; the nearest major hospital is located in Limon. For emergency medical services, always dial 911.
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