Roberto Fonseca Chanto, of the National Blue Flag Commission Nacional, sponsored by the Tourism Chamber, awaded the Caribbean community of Cahuita the prestigious Blue Flag, saying it was an important day for the area and the country.  “It is special and important when a community prepares itself for the evaluation and passes it. ”

Cahuita recieved the Blue Flage as proof of the purity of the water and safety of the area.  Next week, Playa Gandoca to the south, will receive its Blue Flag.