Pretty cool visit. It's a long way out to the park. That means it's relatively untouched, very wild feeling. We saw some crocodiles and macaws etc. I wish we could have seen more wildlife, but that's the way it goes with nature, never certainty.
This is Paradise. Located on the Osa Peninsula, this lush, pristine wonderland is home to an outstanding array of flora and fauna of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Walking through the forests will feel as if one is walking through the Garden of Eden, with its limitless beauty illuminating on the face of the Earth. It is also the representative of the beauty of Costa Rica, an amazing country rich in culture, and scenery.
Highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. There was so much wild life. We saw tapirs, bull sharks, ant eaters, etc. Many people saw pumas but we weren't that lucky. Absolutely gorgeous beaches, our guide was amazing. She knew so much about the park and all of the animals in it. We did the 2 day tour which was a little expensive compared to other excursions but welllll worth it. We're so happy we splurged for it as it exceeded our expectations.
We went on the half day tour. If you love a close up look at animals and birds, in a fairly small area of the park, this is an ideal to go on. If you wanted a long hike through the forest, look at different options. Take a cushion for the boat journey, as it can be hard on the rear, bouncing over the waves in unpadded seats. It says a three hour walk, but it was actually five hours. As such it's better value for money, but felt a bit too long for me.
I was only able to access this national park by tour (on a boat). It’s definitely worth going with a guide as they use a telescope and you’re able to take pics of what you’re seeing through the scope lens. It’s long tour, and if you’re in the heat, it’s definitely not suitable for young children. I still enjoyed learning about all the different species of plants and animals and getting excellent pictures. I would highly recommend this tour in Drake Bay, over other land tours.
The jewel of the area and reason we traveled to the Osa Peninisula is the Corcavardo National Park. Finca can arrange day hikes or for a more lengthy stay you can spend a couple nights in the Serina Ranger Lodge. Longer stays must be arranged in advance and at least a month’s notice. You cannot enter the park without a guide but the lodge Finca Exotica can advise on a Tour Company. Never have we been somewhere where the wildlife is so abundant. It was a dream come true and our guide Steven Chacon, Osa Green Travel, was incredibly knowledgeable making the three-day hike so special. There are many guides to pick from but if you want something outstanding where you leave with a new knowledge and understanding of nature and the surrounding area I would highly recommend Steven.
There is so much natural beauty here. This includes waterfalls and tropical river pools in which you can swim.
Amazing piece of paradise you must visit when in Costa Rica - recommend 3 days in the park.
One of the most unique places in the world! This is the best park in Costa Rica to see wildlife. It opened only recently to visitors. We got there by boat from Drake Bay. If you're lucky you get to see some dolphins on the way. You can only go with a tour guide. The price of the tour is somewhat expensive, however it was worth every penny!
This is one of the most unique places on earth. Don't be a douche like some of the people in our group, respect others by not making monkey noises and scaring off all of the wildlife.
Amazing opportunity to see 2.5% of the world's biodiversity in one rain forest. The hikes are long and hot but the payoff is worth it. We saw 4 different species of monkeys, tons of birds, tapir, great curacao, crocodiles, cayman, and many others. Corcovado is a must see but bring lots of water, waterproof gear (rain jacket, bags to cover electronics, sturdy shoes) and strong bug spray!
The is an abundance of wildlife here that are spectacular to observe. Many species cannot be seen anywhere else.
While going to Costa Rica Me and my class visited the Volcano and Lake. We had the best time and we were glad to experience the beautiful sights that Costa Rica has to offer. It was really fun sight, the only things is we wish we could have went down to the lakes edge or even a little closer to the volcano it was still really fun
One of the largest national parks in Costa Rica. Very undeveloped but that's what makes it beautiful. Let the pics speak for themselves. My family went with a tour and it was incredible. We saw so many birds and wildlife here. Would recommend getting a naturalist guide to identify and point out all the life around you.
What I saw there was absolutely amazing. Of course you can see, o maybe you already saw this animals in ZOO. But is more exciting if you find them in normal nature.
I saw a lot, we just didnt find puma, jaguar, tapir but the rest was amazing.
Depends how lucky you are with guide. You can get really good one and he finds 20animals in hour, you can have really lazy one and you see just few of them.
Highlight of our Costa Rica trip. If you love wildlife and jungle go to Sirena Ranger Station and stay overnight. It will be worth the money and you'll have a more authentic experience and meet people from all over. Such a beautiful park, bravo on CR for preserving it.