Parismina is not exactly a middle of the road destination in Costa Rica. Located on the Caribbean Coast of the Province of Limon, south of Tortuguero, Parismina is a small village where green and leatherback sea turtles come ashore to lay there eggs. From the four kinds, the green sea turtle is the most common in Parismina. You can reach the town of Parismina by bus from San Jose in the Central Valley. From the Gran Terminal Caribe downtown you have to take a bus to Siquirres, where you either can stay the night over, or transfer right away to Cano Blanco. Parismina is only reachable by boat, so you have to find a water taxi to bring you the last stretch from Cano Blanco. But also from other places you may be able to make arrangements to get there. Moin, close to the city of Limon and even from the southern towns of Cahuita and Puerto Viejo you can take a boat that brings you to Parismina. No flights available to Parismina, since they land in the more popular town of Tortuguero. It is said that the Rio Parismina Lodge uses chartered flights to fly in their guests from San Jose directly to Parismina. It’s a lodge specialized in snook and tarpon fishing arrangements. Parismina has everything that the backpacking tourist who is looking for a pure experience loves, no banks, stores or any other modern blessings. Parismina has some decent places to stay and for the one looking for more luxury the Parismina Lodge is a good option. On the other hand the possibilities for undisturbed bird watching, beautiful exploring tours on the canals that lead through the dense rainforest are plentiful. There are fishing trips to the beach and on the open sea or the Parismina River. Decent hotels and cabinas in Parismina provide you with comfortable lodging and there are some good places to eat and drink. You also have the option for home stays with a private room and all your meals included. It’s a good way to really know the local community and support it. Living from what the sea provides the fishing town of Parismina has gotten involved in the protection programs for the sea turtles who nest on the communities beaches. The village of Parismina used to live off the meat and eggs the sea turtles provided, but have made the turn-around to conservation. Local guides can take you on night tours to observe the sea turtles, still threatened by poachers mostly from outside the community.