Casa Elysium Guidebook
Sightseeing
Simply gorgeous, with some of the best white sand beaches in the area. Home of one of only two coral reefs in Costa Rica.
163 locals recommend
Cahuita National Park
215 Av. 71Simply gorgeous, with some of the best white sand beaches in the area. Home of one of only two coral reefs in Costa Rica.
A top ecotourist destination with a magnificent coastline.
99 locals recommend
Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
36A top ecotourist destination with a magnificent coastline.
Get up close and personal with Talamanca's preeminent temporary / permanent home for ill, injured, and orphaned animals.
119 locals recommend
Jaguar Rescue Center
Get up close and personal with Talamanca's preeminent temporary / permanent home for ill, injured, and orphaned animals.
Food scene
Our favorite bar in the world. Open air place across from Playa Negra. Chill, laid back, vibe. Live music on Friday nights.
28 locals recommend
Reggae Bar
Our favorite bar in the world. Open air place across from Playa Negra. Chill, laid back, vibe. Live music on Friday nights.
Yerlin and Javier work magic in the back and front of the house, respectively. The food is out of this world. We recommend without reservation.
8 locals recommend
El Rincón del Amor
Yerlin and Javier work magic in the back and front of the house, respectively. The food is out of this world. We recommend without reservation.
One of our favorites in Cahuita. Italian dishes and pizza are very good (terrific crust). 2 for 1 cocktails. Staff is terrific. Catch a movie with the locals and turistas.
10 locals recommend
Cocorico Pizzeria Ristorante
One of our favorites in Cahuita. Italian dishes and pizza are very good (terrific crust). 2 for 1 cocktails. Staff is terrific. Catch a movie with the locals and turistas.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rustic Setting/Modern Conveniences
Casa Elysium lies in a gorgeous - but rugged - rustic setting. You will take unpaved and unmarked roads to get there. The house does not have air conditioning, and instead relies on a passive cooling system that includes ceiling fans in every room. Parking is free, but it is uncovered. The Property is fully fenced, but the fencing is more of a deterrent than an actual security feature.
What to pack
Rain Forest
The Property is in a rain forest. It rains in a rain forest. Plan your wardrobe accordingly.
Customs and culture
Utilities.
Intermittent and occasional power outages are not uncommon in Limon Province. Most are of limited duration. When the electrical power is out, so too is water, wi-fi, and internet.
Customs and culture
Water - Drink it.
Casa Elysium's water come from an underground aquifer. It is clean and pure; we have never experienced any problems, and drink the water without hesitation. There is a Brita filter pitcher in the refrigerator. Stay hydrated.