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Contact:
Luis Zúñiga
Casa Calateas
Apartado Postal 2100-1347
San José, Costa Rica
Tel: +506/234-6878 or 224-4815
Fax: +506/234-6878 or 756-8033
casacalateas@yahoo.com, casacalateas@gmail.com
Recommended by:
Small Grants Program, Costa Rica – Global Environment Facility
www.nu.or.cr/gef/
pequenas.donaciones.cr@undp.org
Type of accommodation:
Bed & breakfast, lodge, inn
Features:
Hot water
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Number of rooms: 7
Year founded: 2003
Number of employees: 4
Percent of employees who are local residents: 100%
Type of destination:
Forest/rainforest
Beach
River, lake, wetland
Farm, ranch (rural)
Able to accommodate:
Families
Singles
Singles with children
Seniors
Volunteers
Description of the area:
Casa Calateas is in the community of Carbón 2 in Limón province, Talamanca, Costa Rica.
Casa Calateas has an impressive view of the Talamanca region. From our trails you will appreciate the treasures of the Caribbean coast from Punta Mona to Cahuita National Park and the beautiful tropical forests of Talamanca. From our observation platforms you can easily admire migrating raptors – an incredible phenomenon to see (September-January). Talamanca has been classified as the third best place for watching this natural marvel.
This is a strategic place for watching wildlife, because we have a private 212 acre (85 hectare) reserve and are very close to Cahuita National Park (which combines forest with beautiful beaches), Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, and Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve. The community of Carbón 2 itself has a large number of rivers and forests.
Casa Calateas gives you a chance to become acquainted with three different cultures: Afro-Caribbean, indigenous people and campesino (rural farmer) groups.
Choosing Casa Calateas is great for those who want to know more about the great biological and cultural diversity of Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean area in a comfortable, tranquil and inviting setting.
Available activities:
Eco/nature/wildlife
Educational, research, volunteering
Tours
Bird watching
Walking/hiking
Visits to conservation projects
How to get there:
Nearest international airport: Juan Santamaría International Airport
Nearest local / national airport: Limón
Traveling from San José:
Duration of trip in vehicle from San José: 4 hours
Take national road 32 from San José to Puerto Limón in the Caribbean zone (110 miles or 176 kilometers). In the center of the city of Limón, turn right at the third stoplight for Cahuita and Puerto Viejo. When you reach the main entrance to Cahuita, continue going straight for 1.5 miles (2.4 km) on the road to Puerto Viejo. At the turnoff for Carbón 2, take the gravel road to the right, which is diagonal to the bus stop. After going 1.5 miles (2.5 km) down a road surrounded by calatheas, birds and beautiful trees, you will come to a sign on the right-hand side marking the entrance to Casa Calateas; continue 800 meters to our facility.
Duration of trip in bus from San José: 4 hours
Bus station, Caribbean terminal (Calle Central, Avenida 11), Transportes Mepe (Telephone: 257-8129) Route: San José-Sixaola. Buy a ticket to Cahuita.
Arrival point: Get off the bus in Cahuita where, following prior communication, our local guide will be waiting for you.
Traveling from Puerto Viejo:
One kilometer after the junction of the Puerto Vargas and Cahuita roads, take the turnoff to the left.
Making a difference:
Casa Calateas is a rural community lodge belonging to the Carbón 2 Association for Conservation and Development, a farming organization in the community of Carbón 2 de Cahuita. Our work is aimed at the sustainable management of nature and the improvement of the socioeconomic conditions of the local population. We have dedicated an area of 207 acres (84 ha.) to conservation as a private reserve and we are conducting environmental education for children and youth in the community. We also participate in sustainable production activities with farmers in the community.
We are members of the Costa Rican Rural Community Tourism Association (ACTUAR), which is made up of more than 20 rural community tourism enterprises throughout Costa Rica.
General rates:
$$ ($26 - $50)
Additional information:
Web site of the Carbón 2 Conservation and Development Association, with information about its conservation projects.
General information about the business and activities for visitors, available on the ACTUAR Web site.
Date this information was provided: June, 2007
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