Corcovado National Park

Corcovado National Park is a natural attraction in Costa Rica. Corcovado on the Osa Peninsula is the most biologically intense park in the country, holding all four Costa Rican monkey species, tapirs, scarlet macaws and one of the last viable jaguar populations.

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Corcovado on the Osa Peninsula is the most biologically intense park in the country, holding all four Costa Rican monkey species, tapirs, scarlet macaws and one of the last viable jaguar populations. Entry requires a certified guide and advance reservation, usually from Drake Bay or Puerto Jiménez. Multi-day stays at the Sirena station give the best wildlife.

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Related activities

  • Sirena station guided trek

    Multi-day guided walk and station stay in the heart of the park.

  • Caño Island snorkelling

    Boat trip to the marine reserve offshore from Drake Bay.

How to get to Corcovado National Park

Corcovado National Park sits in Costa Rica. It pairs well with Cahuita National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall, so you can group them on the same day.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Sirena station guided trek, Caño Island snorkelling.

Corcovado National Park FAQ

Where is Corcovado National Park?

Corcovado National Park is in Costa Rica.

What is near Corcovado National Park?

Nearby places include Cahuita National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcanic hot springs.

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