Cabuya, Costa Rica

Cabuya Island Cemetery

Cabuya is a small fishing village on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.[1]

Situated just 7km south of Montezuma, and across the Cabo Blanco Reserve from the well-known beach towns of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa, Cabuya is considered a quieter alternative to these more developed destinations. The village attracts hikers, mountain bikers, surfers and water sports enthusiasts, while still offering a sense of traditional Costa Rican life.[2]

The entrance to Cabo Blanco Reserva, Costa Rica's first nature reserve, is located in Cabuya. The reserve's rich biodiversity and extensive trail system draw nature enthusiasts year round.[3][4][5] Near the village is a Yoga retreat.[6][7]

Just offshore lies Isla de Cabuya, also known as Cemetery Island. Accessible by foot at low tide, [8] the island has been used as a burial site since and pre-Columbian times and remains in use today. The reef that surrounds the island is popular for fishing and snorkeling.[9]

In addition to its natural and cultural attractions, Cabuya is home to small family-owned businesses, local sodas (restaurants), and retreat centers, including yoga and wellness programs. The community has maintained a low-key atmosphere compared to nearby tourist hubs, making it appealing to travelers and long-term residents looking for a more authentic and tranquil environment.

References

  1. ^ Academic American encyclopedia. Aretê Pub. Co. 1980.
  2. ^ Bruce Conord; June Conord (1 March 2006). Pocket Adventures Costa Rica. Hunter Publishing, Inc. pp. 196–. ISBN 978-1-58843-582-8.
  3. ^ "Cabuya, North Puntarenas". Go Visit Costa Rica.
  4. ^ Fabio Ausenda (24 April 2007). Green Volunteers: The World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation - 6th Edition. Rizzoli.
  5. ^ James R. Reddell (1982). Further Studies on the Cavernicole Fauna of Mexico and Adjacent Regions. Association for Mexican Cave Studies.
  6. ^ "Om Center in Watertown helps you find your inner peace". Register Citizen News.
  7. ^ " HBO’s Entourage Actress Opens the Ultimate Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica". The Costa Rica Star. by Jaime Lopez – May 8, 2012
  8. ^ "Introducing Cabuya". Lonely Planet.
  9. ^ "Charter fishing near Cabuya, Costa Rica: Up close and personal". The Costa Rica News.

9°10′59″N 83°16′01″W / 9.183°N 83.267°W / 9.183; -83.267

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