Parismina (Barra del Parismina)

Landmark · Caribbean Coast · hidden gem

Parismina (Barra del Parismina), landmark in Caribbean Coast (photo 2 of 4) — Photo: World Wide Gifts · CC BY-SA 2.0

Parismina (Barra del Parismina), landmark in Caribbean Coast (photo 3 of 4) — Photo: World Wide Gifts · CC BY-SA 2.0

Parismina (Barra del Parismina), landmark in Caribbean Coast (photo 4 of 4) — Photo: Tinss · CC BY-SA 3.0

A tiny roadless village where the Parismina river meets the sea, halfway between Limon and Tortuguero. Famous for tarpon fishing, quiet canals and night turtle patrols.

Cost: Free
Time there: 4 h
Best time: morning
Kids: 5 / 10
View: 6 / 10
Crowds: 1 / 10
Swimming: 2 / 10
Effort: 4 / 10
Location: 10.30639, -83.35333 — Google Maps

Tip

Ask in the village about the local sea-turtle group's night patrols (nesting season runs roughly March to September) and bring cash, there are only a few small shops.

Be careful

Do not touch or light up nesting turtles, and use repellent for sandflies and mosquitoes.

Getting there

Boat only: bus from Siquirres to Caño Blanco, then a short water taxi (about 15 minutes).

Sources: Wikidata Q6318169 · https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Parismina · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parismina · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6318169