September and October are great months to travel to the South Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo, Punta Uva, Puerto Vargas, Manzanillo, all amazing beaches that sit a short drive away from each other, surrounded by wonderful nature and wildlife.

The South Caribbean is charming, full of color and culture, but if there’s one thing you won’t find here is a big resort, and this is actually part of what makes the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica attractive, as it remains untouched in most areas making nature the main attraction.

There are however, beautiful small hotels that offer comfort and luxury to visitors, here is our selection of best hotels in Costa Rica’s South Caribbean:

Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel: Probably one of the best known restaurants in Puerto Viejo, this hotel offers 23 beautifully decorated rooms with all the commodities and within tropical gardens. One of the few hotels in Limón that has a pool.

Almonds & Corals: Located in Manzanillo, this 24 suite hotel offers all the comfort necessary in the middle of the tropical forest and just steps away from the beach. The hotel also offers great adventures to really get to know this vibrant region.

La Kukula Lodge: In Playa Chiquita, has an environmentally responsible architecture design and blends in with the surrounding nature. Rooms are simple but offer everything you need, with a passive cooling system, high ceilings and the hot water is heated with the help of solar panels.

Hotel Caribbean Coconut: Experience what it is like to live in the South Caribbean of Costa Rica in this family owned hotel offers just 8 bungalows in the area of Cahuita, owners care for all details, outdoor pool is offered here too.

The Tree house Lodge: This eco-lodge is located in Punta Uva, here you can pick between the Garden House, build almost entirely from bamboo and sleeps 4; the Beach Suite, perfect for a group of 3-6 people; the Beach House, accommodates 2-5 people; the Crystal House, sleeps up to 6 people; and last but not least, the Treehouse, built on tall stilts and ideal for couples or small families.