Osa Peninsula Overview

For those seeking natural wonders, the Península de Osa offers unparalleled seclusion and splendor. The amazing concentration of diverse plant and animal life includes species that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. From the wetlands around Sierpe to the sprawling forests of Parque Nacional Corcovado, no other Costa Rican region has kept itself away from tourist hordes with such great success. Bounded only by wide expanses of empty beaches, the untouched wilderness seems endless. Puerto Jiménez is the most convenient base for exploring Corcovado, but the intrepid explorer will find that entrances to the park can be found in nearly every port town on the peninsula. If the jungle isn’t enough of a challenge, escape to the beaches, and try surfing on one of the world’s longest lefts in Pavones, or snorkel among rainbow fish and dolphins off the coast of Reserva Biológica Isla de Caño.

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