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Encompassing the only remaining old growth wet forests on the Pacific coast of Central America, Costa Rica Corcovado National Park is the adventure of a lifetime!
With 13 major ecosystems including lowland rain forest, highland cloud forest, jolillo palm forest, and mangrove swamps, as well as costal marine and beach habitats, there is a good chance of spotting some of Costa Rica's shyest and most endangered inhabitants such as: Baird's Tapirs, Jaguars, Scarlet Macaws, Harpy Eagles, Red-backed squirrel monkeys and White-lipped Peccaries.
With 13 major ecosystems including lowland rain forest, highland cloud forest, jolillo palm forest, and mangrove swamps, as well as costal marine and beach habitats, there is a good chance of spotting some of Costa Rica's shyest and most endangered inhabitants such as: Baird's Tapirs, Jaguars, Scarlet Macaws, Harpy Eagles, Red-backed squirrel monkeys and White-lipped Peccaries.
The terrain is known to be wet, remote, and rugged, although the trails are relatively good, and the camping areas near the ranger stations are very well managed. Enjoy a secluded walk down the beautiful beaches, lined with Coconut palms, and cool down by rinsing off under one of the many breathtaking waterfalls.
Corcovado is 103,000 acres (4,178 hectares, 161 square miles. That’s 122 times the size of Central Park NYC! A true explorer’s paradise- Corcovado is home to outstanding numbers of species such of: monkeys, felines, sea turtles, frogs, snakes, crocodiles, lizards, butterflies and at least 10,000 other insects. Costa Rica Corcovado National Park is one of the most popular place for Costa Rica Bird watching vacation. It houses more than 400 species of Costa Rica birds including 16 different hummingbirds and the largest number of Scarlet macaws anywhere in Central America. With so much to see, Corcovado will keep you busy by day, and relaxed by night.