Osa Peninsula, Golfo Dulce & Corcovado National Park Travel Guide
Rainforests, biodiversity & beaches on the Pacific Coastline
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The Osa Peninsula juts out into the Pacific Ocean in the southwest corner of Costa Rica.
Encompassing lush primary rain forests and a complex system of freshwater and marine resources, this remote region includes several protected areas including Corcovado and Piedras Blancas National Parks.
Much of the Osa Peninsula is separated from the isthmus by the Gulfo Dulce and the waters here are especially rich in marine life. A short distance from the mainland is the Isla del Caño Biological Reserve and beneath the two the Ballena Marine Reserve, where whales can often be seen.
The Osa Peninsula is a geological formation which developed independently from the rest of Central America and became attached to Costa Rica several million years ago. Its unique formation and naturally wet systems - which differ from the rest of the dry Pacific - have produced high levels of biodiversity.
The area hosts a rich array of fauna, more than 375 bird species, a fourth of Costa Rica's tree species and more than 4000-5000 vascular plant species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. The rain forest is made up of 700 tree species— the greatest tree species diversity in all of Central America.
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Attractions in Osa Peninsula, Golfo Dulce & Corcovado National Park
A visit to the Osa Peninsula is for people who want to get away from the main tourist destinations of Costa Rica and appreciate the wonders of the natural world.
The National Parks of Corcovado and Piedras Blancas on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and Golfo Dulce are the main attraction, while those wanting to take a boat from the mainland can also visit the Isla del Caño Biological Reserve and rich waters of the Ballena Marine Reserve.
Activities in Osa Peninsula, Golfo Dulce & Corcovado National Park
There are plenty of opportunities for hiking, boat trips, wildlife watching, bird watching, whale watching and fishing in the area in and around the Osa Peninsula.
Relaxing
Chill out in a hammock of a beautiful waterside lodge.
Getting Around
The Osa Peninsula is remote and wild. The main modes of transport here are by boat or on foot. It is also possible to fly into Palmar Sur or the airstrip close to Bahia Drake and there are a few minor roads.
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