Cahuita

/kɑːˈwiːtə/ noun

A coastal town in Costa Rica, also referring to a national park and protected marine area known for coral reefs.

From indigenous Bribrí language meaning 'white water' or similar aquatic reference. The location was named for its distinctive marine characteristics noticed by indigenous peoples and later adopted by Spanish colonizers.

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