| If you looking for the perfect place in Costa Rica | | | | freshwater herbaceous swamps, montane forests |
| to fully appreciate the biodiversity that Mother | | | | and the infamous primary lowland rainforests. |
| Nature has blessed this Central American country | | | | This ecologist's Disneyworld, has eight distinct |
| with, it is highly recommended that you travel to | | | | habitats in the park along with thirteen major |
| Corcovado located on Costa Rica's southern | | | | ecosystems, there is certainly a little for |
| Pacific coast line. National Geographic has coined | | | | everyone at this beautiful oasis of the Americas. |
| Corcovado National Park as "the most biologically | | | | With over 500 arboreal species, 400 species of |
| intense place on earth"! That is a large title to live | | | | birds, 140 mammal species and 110 reptiles and |
| up to for this more than 100,000 acre Beach and | | | | amphibians your guide will help you try to spot the |
| National Park of Corcovado on the Osa Peninsula. | | | | jaguars and pumas, resplendent quetzals and |
| Established on the 24th of October in 1975 the | | | | scarlet macaws, catis and tapirs, anteaters and |
| park is home to the only tropical primary lowland | | | | sloths, monkeys and peccaries, crocodiles and |
| rainforest left in the world! Tourists who visit | | | | snakes as well as numerous endangered species. |
| enjoy traversing the many trails that cross the | | | | The entire peninsula is worth visiting and exploring |
| numerous eco-systems within the park and are | | | | as you will have a plethora of outdoor activities to |
| asked to come prepared with fluids and | | | | participate in. Many of the trails are closed from |
| appropriate clothing. There are four ranger | | | | June until November due to the wet season, so it |
| stations across the park and professional guided | | | | is recommenced you do not travel to the area |
| tours for those who want guides. Most of the | | | | during that time. But outside of this period, you |
| trails are easy to moderate in difficulty and the | | | | are sure to have a great experience while visiting |
| benefits are definitely worth the blisters! | | | | the area. Most tour agencies and operators |
| Corcovado National Park is fairly remote but easily | | | | recommend staying in the area for at least three |
| access from Puerto Jimenez or Drake Bay. The | | | | nights and four days to ensure a relaxing and |
| park is surrounded by charming small towns such | | | | fulfilling experience. It is fairly far off the beaten |
| as Puerto Jimenez and Rincon where you can | | | | path but you will get a true feel for the |
| relax in one of the ecological all inclusive hotels. | | | | biodiversity that Costa Rica has to offer as well |
| The peninsula also creates the Golfo Dulce that is | | | | as the wide range of eco-tourism activities that |
| great for snorkeling diving, fishing, kayaking and | | | | are available in the area. Nature enthusiasts are |
| marine photography. The park also encompasses | | | | recommended to stay much longer if they can! |
| the River Coto's estuary at Punta Blanco that has | | | | Therefore, this is honestly one of the greatest |
| breathtaking flora and fauna. The penninsula | | | | ecological hot spots in Costa Rica if you want to |
| boasts the largest primary forest on the | | | | fully grasp the biodiversity of this incredible |
| American Pacific coast, extensive mangrove | | | | country. |
| swamps, lagoons, beaches, Jolillo Palm groves, | | | | |