A nature and adventure experience in the South Pacific of Costa Rica
Why should I add Corcovado and Caño Island to my itinerary?
Corcovado National Park area is the most biodiverse place compared to any region of similar size on earth. Due to its location and even, isolation, a large variety of species of birds, mammals, and even reptiles can be found easily on its natural trails, not even to mention the richness in plant life that it offers.
Corcovado National Park is a lowland rain forest, located in the South Pacific of Costa Rica, visited by very few tourists, even during high seasons, due to its difficulty to reach it. There are different ways to get to Corcovado and Caño Island, including one-day tours, or even staying at hotels nearby that can be accessed only by boat or plane.
Caño Island is a Biological Reserve located some 20 km offshore from the Osa Peninsula and Drake Bay.
The real beauty of Caño Island is found underwater. This island’s waters are some of the bluest in the country and are home to a great diversity of marine flora and fauna as well as some amazing coral reefs.
It is one of the best underwater adventure diving spots in the world, the Caño Island Biological Reserve is also home to a huge variety of fish, whales, and sharks.
With fantastic underwater visibility most of the year, one can see on any given day, sea turtles, dolphins, stingrays, manta rays, barracudas, tuna, snapper, and grouper swimming alongside a variety of sharks and humpback or pilot whales.
How can I get to Corcovado and Caño Island?
These magnificent areas can be reached by one full day tours from areas such as Uvita, Ojochal, and Sierpe, or by staying in hotels in the Drake Bay area and Puerto Jiménez and Rincón de Osa, from where you can visit the different Park Stations.
To get to the Uvita, Ojochal, and Sierpe, you can drive or be picked up by one of our tour operators in the area and taken to the Sierpe river to start your adventure.
To Drake Bay, you can take a local flight and stay in one of the more secluded hotels. In the case of Puerto Jiménez and Rincón de Osa, you can also drive, but keep in mind it will take many hours to reach your destination, although, it is totally worth it.
How many days should I stay in Corcovado Area?
We advise a minimum stay of three nights, which is normally enough to see the highlights. Especially because there is so much more to see in Costa Rica.
Is Corcovado National Park suited for all individuals? (small) Children? Individuals with disabilities?
Yes, the one-day tours offered by our tour operators often include short hikes of about 1.5 hours, although there are no facilities for wheelchairs. But if you have any concerns, please contact us and we can help you decide.
Which animals can I spot in Corcovado?
During the rainy season (Mid April-Mid November) more animals are shown due to more food resources, although in my last visit, early April, I got to see Tapirs, White Collard peccaries (a species of wild pig), spider, and howler monkeys, sloths, trogons, hawks, hummingbirds, and so much more.
But also if you visit Caño Island Snorkeling tour, you can also enjoy what lives beneath the ocean, such as sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins, and colorful fish, and depending on the season, even whales!
Will I see whales?
During the months of September-October, whales are migrating therefore, there’s a good chance to spot them while going on the boat tours.
Which time of the year should I go?
Corcovado is such a rich area that any time of the year is possible to spot amazing wildlife, although the rainy months help to cool off the air, and produce more food resources for many different animals.
Do you have any other questions regarding Corcovado and Caño Island, wildlife, dolphins, whales, or Costa Rica in general?
Please don’t hesitate to contact us
