Corcovado National Park Costa Rica Osa Peninsula Rainforest Tours
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC "THE MOST BIOLOGICALLY INTENSE PLACE ON EARTH", CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK-
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CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK
Prided as "the most biologically intense place on earth", according to National Geographic. Corcovado National Park is a magnificent 52,000 hectare reserve and is home to a wealth of bio diversity. Gorgeous white sand beaches provide nesting sites for the Leatherback, Olive Ridley and Green turtles. Pure spring waters spill from their jungle origins into refreshing waterfalls along the coast. This jungle sanctuary is home to many endangered species huge flocks of colourful scarlet macaws, the huge harpy eagle, crocodiles, tapir, ocelots, jaguars, pumas, jaguarundis, giant anteaters. Sloths, pizotes, howler monkey, spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, white face monkeys, wild boar and other jungle inhabitants are abundant. The bird watching is second to none.
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SAN PEDRILLO RANGER STATION
You will go on a 45 minute marine cruise from Drake Bay south down the coast where you will have a good chance of seeing some of the abundant marine life in these waters. Foundations are working to declare all this area a protected marine reserve. From Corcovado National Park's San Pedrillo Ranger Station you can hike the jungle trails and swim in pristine jungle rivers and waterfalls sourrounded by the beauty of this spectacular jungle eco system. Adults full day tour $85, Children (12-) $65 each includes return land and marine transportation, park entrance, and guided tour
CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK-SIRENA RANGER STATION
Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour marine cruise from Drake Bay south down the coast to the Sirena Ranger Station of Corcovado National Park. On this tour you go deeper into Corcovado and explore this magnificent jungle reserve. Here they are doing amazing research on tapirs and many other jungle system elements. Adults full day tour $130 Includes return land and marine transportation, park entrance and guided tour. OVERNIGHT TOUR TO SIRENA $250 PP
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LOS PLANES RANGER STATION & WATERFALLS IN SURROUNDING BIOLOGICAL CORRIDOR
This Corcovado National Park ranger station is located just a few kilometers from our jungle eco lodge. The rangers are working closely with the local community to save the magnificent rainforest reserves located here in Los Planes and connecting to Corcovado National Park. Although trails entering the park from here are planned later this year, right now you can hike down the border of the national park in surrounding private, primary rainforest reserves to refreshing waterfalls with pools. Excellent glimpse of the amazing eco system in this biological corridor to Corcovado National Park. Unspoiled trails teeming with wildlife! Adults $75-Children (12-)$45
RAINFOREST WATERFALL TOUR
Hike through local trails to refreshing waterfalls near the lodge. Nearby reserves are home to the Howler monkey, White Face Monkey, Spider Monkey and the Squirrel Monkey, Sloths, Anteaters, Porcupines, Kinkajous, Agoutis, Pacas, Jaguar, Puma, Jaguarundi, Tayra, Ocelot and much more as well as a variety of medicinal plants, native trees,butterfies, insects, Harpy Eagles, Scarlet Macaws, Green Parrots, Parrakeets, Toucans and lots of other birds, flora and fauna Adults $55, kids 12 and under $35 To go on horseback Adults $65, kids 12 and under $45
ADVENTURE KAYAKING BEACHES-RIVERS-MANGROVE SWAMP
Enjoy a tranquil day of kayaking at your own pace in a lush tropical river setting, or, plunge into the surf of the pacific ocean for a little excitement. A spectacular kayaking exploration, paddling through the crystal clear tropical waters to see the abundant marine life. Price includes guided tour with equipment. Adults full day $65 & half day $45
Hourly Rental for river or beach explorations $10 per/hour
RIO CLARO GIGANTIC FOREST REFUGE-SAN JOSECITO MARINE COVE WITH CORAL REEF
Explore gigantic forests teaming with wildlife and lush jungle canopy and then gallop down sandy pacific beaches for a swim in Rio Claro and a waterfall tour in canoe or kayak and then onto Sanjosecito to snorkel the coral reef in their marine cove teeming with marine life then back through the jungle to the eco lodge. Can be visited on horse back or by boat ride down the coast. Full Day Adults $65, kids 12 and under $45
GUIDED BIRDWATCHING T0UR IN LOCAL RAINFOREST RESERVES
Explore nearby trails for a few hours with one of our experienced guides and discover the amazing diversity of species of birds native and migratory to the area. Located in an ism us between North and South America the variety of birds is second to none. Largest population of scarlet macaw, resident trogons, toucans, mot mots, red lured parrots, clouds of parakeets, and much more! Lots of butterflies and medicinal plants to be enjoyed as well as local wildlife. Adults $45, Children (12-)$35
OVERNIGHT EXPEDITIONS INTO CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK OR RESERVES BORDING PARK
For the real adventure traveller! Spend the night in a make shift camp in private reserves after spending the day exploring this biological corridor to Corcovado National Park. Teaming with fresh water springs and waterfalls with swimming pool! Lots of birds and wildlife. Adults only $100
JUNGLE NIGHT TOUR
Try an exotic night cap with this after dinner adventure! Let our experienced jungle guides take you on this enchanting night tour. Trek around the primary rainforest jungle trails with flash lights and share the mysteries of the nocturnal jungle creatures and their activities. Expect to see colonies of leaf cutter ants, moths, spiders, kinkajous, giant anteaters, or catch a glimpse of the tayra, ocelot and other nocturnal wonders. Adults $45, Children (12) $25
CORCOVADO CANOPY TOUR NEW
Now there's a new canopy tour right beside us in the adjoining primary rainforest reserve You can fly through the jungle like the monkeys in the new canopy tour open in the adjacent reserve www.corcovadocanopytour.com
Imagine...... Experiencing Central America's largest primary rainforest from the tree tops! The view from Corcovado Canopy Tour is second to none. See...... Both primary and secondary rainforest seeing views once never possible to be seen while you travel through the air.
Experience...... Being at the top of some of the largest trees in Costa Rica reaching up to 60M in the air. Feel...... Yourself flying through over 50 acres of rainforest on 11 different cables ranging from 190-400 meters in length.
PRIVATE RAINFOREST RESERVE
We have a 100 acre private rainforest reserve that connects via other rainforest reserves to Corcovado National Park just 2 kilometers away! You have access to these trails during your stay with us! This pristine tropical rainforest haven is refuge to an incredibly diverse eco system.. We are working hard in conjunction with Minae, Corcovado Foundations and other members of the business and public to conserve and preserve this jungle gem.
By staying with us you help to keep this magnificent reserve intact!
NATURAL WATERFALLS & POOLS
Refresh in fresh spring mineral waters cascading down waterfalls to natural swimming pools! The combination of the waterfalls with the folliage and sunshine create a uniquely rejunvenating experience!
Staying with us will help us continue projects to protect this rainforest reserve and its' inhabitants future. We specialize in hiking & bird watching tours to surrounding reserves in this biological corridor to Corcovado National Park to visit refreshing waterfalls with swimming pools.
REFORESTATION PROJECT WITH MINAE
We are participating in a reforestation project with Minae to mill the fallen lumber on our reserve and plant new trees. Most of the wood in our lodge comes from the reserve reducing the ecological impact.
We have planted thousands of new trees on the reserve including local hardwoods like mahagony, balsa, walking palms, ajo, guarumo (for the sloths) as well as fruit trees to cater to the local monkeys and bird populations like mamones, papaya, nancy, banana & chocolate.
PRIVATE RESERVE HIKING TRAILS IN BIOLOGICAL CORRIDOR TO CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK
During your stay with us you will enjoy complimentary passes to explore the hiking trails throughout our 100 acre private rainforest reserve.
The array of bromiliads, orchids, butterflies, and birds is astounding.
This is truly a Garden Of Eden!
MANGROVE SWAMP RESERVE TOUR
What is a mangrove swamp? The mangrove swamp is a type of forest located in the coastal zone in tropical areas. They are always affected by the ocean tides and therefore possess certain characteristics which permit them to exist in flooded lands and where the salt water is continually entering. In these areas the fresh water from the rivers mixes with the salt water from the oceans forming agua salobre. This presents flora and fauna particular to this ecosystem. The mangrove have several adaptations worth noting a) tolerance of salt water b) elevated roots c) floating seeds d) pores so the oxygen can enter and the gases exit. In Costa Rica there is a total area of 42,314 hectares of mangrove swamp of which 99% are encountered in the pacific coast. In the pacific coast here you can find 7 species divided into 4 families: Family Specie Common Name Avicenniaceae Avicennia bicolor Salt Mangrove Avicennia germinans Salt Mangrove Combretaceae Conocarpus erectus Botton Mangrove or Black Laguncularia racemosa White Mangrove Pelliceriaceae Pelliciera rhizophorae Pinuela Mangrove Rhizophoraceae Rhizophora mangle Red or Gentleman Mangrove Rhizophora racemosa Red Mangrove Some of the most important functions of the mangrove swamp reserves are a)flooded zones for migratory and resident birds b) zone for the development, reproduction and alimentation for adult and larva species of mollusks, crustaceans and fish c) sedimentary floors within the roots providing protection in the coastal zones against the tides and storms. Join our experienced guides sight seeing in this magnificent eco system. You can see Caymans, American crocodile, 40 species of marine birds, turtles, and much more as you tour the maze of canals of the Sierpe River mangrove swamp reserve representing the largest mangrove swamp reserve in Central America measuring 36,000 hectares. Full day tour Adults $80
VIP TOURS AVAILABLE & SPECIALIZED EXPEDITIONS INTO THE PARK AND SURROUNDING JUNGLE TRACTS.
