Corcovado and The Osa Peninsula
Best time to be there
December to March is generally considered the dry season. Temperatures rise in April and the rains arrive on the Pacific side from May to November. The Atlantic side has no specific dry season but there is less rainfall between March and September.
Fly to
San Jose - daily via Miami
flying time
12 hours
time difference
GMT -6 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations required
Itineraries
Turtles and Toucans
Highlights - Incredible Flora and fauna; Cultural insight; Stunning scenery... Read more ...
Classic Costa Rica and Panama
Highlights - Rich eco-systems of pristine rainforest; Spectacular lava displays from Ar enal volcano; Romantic coastal retreat on Nicoya Peninsula... Read more ...
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Costa Rica's diverse flora and fauna and endemic flowers and insects make it a naturalist's delight. The most pristine rainforest is found on the Osa Peninsula surrounded by the inlets and beaches of the Corcovado National Park, tucked away in the south west corner of the country. It is widely considered the crown jewel from amongst an extensive network of national parks across the country and its remote access by short scenic flight from San Jose adds to its appeal as one of the best regions to spot rare wildlife. Explore the rich biodiversity of this National Park with guided tours from a lodge deep in the heart of the forest which may include sunset birding tours, boat trips out on the Golfo Dulce to search for dolphins or snorkel in turquoise waters or perhaps hiking the Osa Trail in the rainforest. This park is particularly excellent for spotting tropical forest mammals such as ocelots, tapir and even - on occasion - jaguars and the birdwatching here is first-rate including hummingbirds, macaws, toucans and hundreds of other species.
Suggested Corcovado and The Osa Peninsula Accommodation
Lapa Rios
Lapa Rios is situated on the undeveloped Osa Peninsula, in the south west of Costa Rica, within its own 1,000-acre reserve of...
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