Ciudad Perdida Ecolodge: sargassum, weather & water today
Cahuita, CR · Costa Rica Caribbean, Costa Rica · 9.733, -82.842
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Sargassum season at Ciudad Perdida Ecolodge
Sargassum risk at Ciudad Perdida Ecolodge typically peaks around June (low in a typical year). Lowest-risk months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Actual landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; check the live conditions above.
Typical-year risk from the published seasonality of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt × this beach's exposure (22%). Beach faces 41°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore.
| Month | Typical risk |
|---|---|
| January | Very low |
| February | Very low |
| March | Very low |
| April | Very low |
| May | Low |
| June | Low |
| July | Low |
| August | Low |
| September | Very low |
| October | Very low |
| November | Very low |
| December | Very low |
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- None.
- Public cleanup
- Community and ADI groups clear town beaches.
- Resort crews
- Eco-lodges rake by hand.
- Typical clearing time
- Usually light landings; cleared within a day or two.
Safety notes
US State Dept: Costa Rica, Level 2 (verify)
- Strong rip currents on Playa Cocles and other surf beaches; few lifeguards
- Theft from rental cars and beach bags is common
- Muggings reported after dark in Puerto Viejo
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Cahuita, CR
- Cahuita National Park
- Tortuguero turtle nesting (Jul–Oct)
- Jaguar Rescue Center
- Gandoca-Manzanillo refuge
- Bribri chocolate tours
Fly in for the best beach days
Suggested dates fall in November, typically the lowest-seaweed month ahead for Ciudad Perdida Ecolodge. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Limón Intl (LIO), ~32 km
- Juan Santamaría Intl (San José) (SJO), ~153 km
Nearby resorts
- Alby Lodge Cahuita, CR · 0 km
- Cahuita Beach Resorts Cahuita, CR · 1 km
- Ocean View Lodge Cahuita, CR · 1 km
- Suizo Loco Lodge Cahuita, CR · 3 km
- Goddess Garden Resort Cahuita, CR · 4 km
- Hotel Perla Negra Beachfront Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, CR · 11 km
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