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This
is a marvelous place where miles of solitary beaches and
rainforest capture the imagination of those who take this
path. The 54,539 hectares Corcovado National Park has astonishing
biological diversity that attracts the attention of ecologists
who study the intricate rainforest. The park was established
in 1975, and has two sections. Most of it is in the southwestern
corner of the Península de Osa and protects at least
eight distinct types of habitat. |
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This
assemblage is considered unique, being the best remaining
Pacific Coastal Rainforest in Central America. Later, 12751
hectares were added on the northeastern side of the Golfo
Dulce. |
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Many
important species are protected here: the beautiful scarlet
macaw, tapirs, wild cats, crocodiles, peccaries, giant anteaters,
monkeys, sloths, the rare harpy eagle, almost 400 species
of birds, 140 mammals and over 500 species of trees. Towns
near the park: Agujitas in Bahía Drake, Puerto Jiménez,
Chacarita and Golfito. Activities to do around: hiking,
animal-watching, Tour to Isla del Caño Biological
Reserve, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming-with-dolphins, horseback
riding, sport fishing, and others. |
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Response within 24 hours guarantee Tel (506) 273 80 00 / (506) 384 77 48 Fax (506) 273 14 64 |
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