Piedras Blancas National Park

Piedras Blancas National Park

Piedras Blancas National Park, located in the southwestern tip of the country along the eastern edge of Golfo Dulce, is a hidden gem that often is overshadowed by the famous Corcovado National Park. The park consists of more than 15,000 ha of protected land and 1,200 ha of sea, and serves as an important biological…

Corcovado National Park

Corcovado National Park

Corcovado National Park, located in the far Southwest corner of the country on the Osa Peninsula, consists of about 42,500 ha of lush tropical rainforest. It is famous for having the largest primary rainforest on the American Pacific Coast, and hosts 3% of the world’s biodiversity. One of the best ways to experience the park…

Juco Wildlife Refuge

Juco Wildlife Refuge

This magical wildlife refuge is located about an hour inland from the beautiful Central Pacific beaches of Bejuco and Esterillos. It is a wonderful place to stop in the morning for short hike to majestic waterfalls before making your way down the coast towards Manuel Antonio or the Osa Peninsula. The trail to the falls…

Eco Chontales Waterfall

Eco Chontales Waterfall

This spectacular waterfall hike is about an hour’s drive inland from the Dominical beach on the Central Pacific coast. It is well worth the visit if you want to visit a fun and easy waterfall adventure while visiting coast, or looking for a fun place to stop on the way from the Pacific Coast towards…

Caño Island Snorkeling

Caño Island Snorkeling

Caño Island is located about 20km off the coast of Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula, thus it is only accessible by boat tour. It’s one of the top 3 places in Costa Rica for snorkeling and diving due to the shallow reefs all around the island, which are full of wildlife such as turtles,…