This village is located on the Sierpe river bank that snakes through almost 37.000 acres of marsh land and mangroves with ecosystems that have a diversity of animals and birds, such as the white faced monkeys and iguanas.
Located in the center of Sierpe on the west side of the plaza. There are five rooms with shared bathrooms
La Perla del Sur Adventures Tour Operator Ph (+506) 2788-1082, (+506) 8825-3326, (+506) 8787-1020, Fax:(+506) 2788-1180 Sierpe, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas. E-mail: info@laperladelsur.cr https://www.laperladelsur.cr/ We are located in Sierpe de Osa, just 15 minutes from Palmar Sur landing field and in one of the most ecological zone of the south pacific, where the presence of the […]
There are many non charter and charter flights to south Palmar.
It is an area rich in history from the XVI century as well as natural history. It is said that Sir Francis Drake the first English sailor, sailed round the world and visited this bay in March of 1579. The bay is only a few kilometers to the north of the Corcovado National Park; you can visit it from here, as well as the Caño Island reserve.
Located 800 meters east of the police. With seven rustic rooms with a bathroom and a double bed.
Surf Spot # 76) BAHIA DRAKE:
This is a rock bottom left point break. It is not consistent because is a close bay, but has a short and juicy ride. Access: By boat or by 4 x 4 crossing the rivers during the low tide. Tide: Medium and up coming. Swells: South. Bottom: Sand. Feet: 2 to 6. Season: All year. Stars: 2.
The most popular circuit is the one day trip to the Corcovado National Park, which includes a one hour boat trip to the extreme north of the park, getting off on the beach and continuing the excursion on foot.
Flights to Bahía Drake.
SANSA Ph (506) 2221-9414. E-mail: reservations@flysansa.com www.flyansa.com. International Airport Juan Santamaría,
Some kilometers from the village, there is a road that takes you to Cocalito Beach.
There are 19 cabins with private bathrooms and hot water heated by solar power, with sea views. The dining room serves homemade buffet meals. The bar is near the beach and there is a swimming pool.
Flights to Bahía Drake.
SANSA Ph (506) 2221-9414. E-mail: reservations@flysansa.com www.flyansa.com. International Airport Juan Santamaría
You can walk from Bahía Drake to Corcovado, along the coast, it will take you around four to seven hours to arrive at the San Pedrillo forest post
There are four cabins with a bathroom. Dolphin and whale observation, all day scuba diving to Caño Island $, sports fishing.
Flights to Bahía Drake.
Nature Air Ph (506) 2299-6000. E-mail: info@natureair.com E-mail: reservations@natureair.com www.natureair.com – Free Call (USA/Canadá): 800-235 9272. Tobias Bolaños Airport in Pavas
It is located in the Pacific Ocean, opposite the Corcovado National Park in the Osa Peninsula, approximately 15 hours out to sea from San Pedrillo and 20 km to the west of Drake.
It is located on the Pacific Coast. Peninsula de Osa. Created by executive decree Nº 5357ª, on the 24th of October 1975. With an extension of 54.538.9 hectares on land and 2400 hectares of sea.
The park is administered by the Central Office in the Osa Conservation Area, in Puerto Jiménez. There are several forest posts; the main one being
To San Pedrillo or to Llorona Beach, located to the north of the park, you can find some boats that come from Drake Bay.
From the Interamericana to Puerto Jiménez. A 78 km road joins the Interamericana in Chacarita where there is a gas station, with Puerto Jiménez. It is an asphalt road which is bad condition for about 45km of the way, this road will take you to the village of Rincón, continue for a further 33km along a gravel road until you reach Puerto Jiménez.
Four rustic rooms, views of the forest, shared bathrooms, a cabin with a private bathroom and fan
To the east, on the outskirts of the Corcovado National Park you will find Puerto Jiménez, the most important population on the Osa Peninsula which is also the entrance to the park. It is a pleasant place, with a good tourism infrastructure; there is also an ecotourism chamber that can recommend guides and they organize visits to the peninsula.
The Private Bungalow is “the best room in the house”. The Bungalow features 1 King size bed and two double bunk beds. The room offers also a fully equipped kitchen and huge private deck.
We understand how important it is to have trustworthy, reliable and quality services. Changing Tide Tours considers each tour and guest unique.
SANSA Ph (506) 2735-5017/ Ph (506) 2221-9414. E-mail: reservations@flysansa.com www.flyansa.com. International Airport Juan Santamaría
About 5km east of town, the long, secluded – and often deserted – Playa Platanares is excellent for swimming, sunning and recovering from too much adventure.
It is located in a jungle reserve with an extension of 12 hectares half of which is a tropical garden as well as a nature lodge on the beach.
Nature Air Ph (506) 2299-6000. E-mail: info@natureair.com E-mail: reservations@natureair.com www.natureair.com –Free Call (USA/Canadá): 800235 9272. Tobias Bolaños Airport in Pavas,
Some 20 km on a dirt road, where you have to cross over three rivers, it is transitable but you will need a 4X4 at any time you choose to visit during the year.
It is a rustic wooden house with two floors, each one with three bedrooms with a double bed, bathroom, cooker, dining room and fan.
Surf Spot # 78) PLAYA CABO MATAPALO-MATAPALO (HOG HOLE): This beach is located inside Corcovado National Park. It is a world class wave that can hold any swell direction and any size. During low tide it has perfect tubes. “Quiebra Costillas” and high tide with very long runs and perfect wall 300 meters approximately. Access: By land. Tide: High or low. Swells: South – Southwest. Bottom: Reef. Feet: 4 to 15. Season: All year. Stars: 4.
The Osa Peninsula offers breathtaking beauty and a a huge amount of biodiversity – which makes it a perfect place for adventures!
SANSA Ph (506) 2735-5017/ Ph (506) 2221-9414. E-mail: reservations@flysansa.com www.flyansa.com. International Airport Juan Santamaría
Some 45 km along a dirt road that runs along the Osa Peninsula until it ends in Carate, close to the Corcovado National Park.
La Leona Eco Lodge at Playa Carate, Osa Peninsula, is neighbouring one of the worlds best National Parks: Corcovado! It is a local family owned hotel and embedded in more than 400 acres of private rain forest reserve. We at La Leona Eco Lodge have a strong focus on eco-tourism and sustainability.
Surf Spot # 77) PLAYA CARATE:
Fairly consistent beach break, located inside the Corcovado National Park. It is recommended for beginners. Access: By land. Tide: Low and up coming. Swells: South. Bottom: Sand. Feet: 0 to 3. Season: All year. Stars: 1.
Location; We are nestled in between the palms and the beach in Carate. Carate is a remote part of the southern coast of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica located 42 kilometers from Puerto Jimenez. Beyond Matapalo you will find us down the road to the Corcovado National Park on the right just before the runway.
Departs at 5:00 a.m and 11:00 a.m everyday via San Isidro, costs 5 US$ and to San José costs 9 US$, the journey lasts 9 hours. There are also departures to San Isidro at 4:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m. In San José, departures aree at 6:00 a.m and 12:00 m.d, from 12th street, on the corner of 9th Avenue.
To the north of Golfo Dulce. Located on the west coast of the Golfo Dulce, is an area that is protected by islands and peninsulas that form a perfect port in the Gulf. In 1938, the United Fruit Company saw great potential in Golfito and built a cargo port.
Located next to the Golfito Free Deposit. Single/ double/ triple/ quadruple, with a restaurant, two swimming pools and 72 rooms with air conditioning.
First class accommodation, with rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water and a queen sized bed. With beautiful views, offering a delicious dinner at the bar and barbeque.
The airport is 4km from the center
This beach is opposite Golfito, and the views of the bay and the port and surrounding rainforest make this an interesting journey by boat
cabins with private bathrooms, microwave, fridge and cooker.
It has an extension of 2.810 hectares and was initially created to protect the Golfito basin, and includes almost all of the high hills that surround the city, there is a good number of botanical species, among them an Asian species Caryodaphnopsis, which does not exist in other areas of Central America, as well as species of Zamia, that belong to the cicadae family.
To the north of Golfo Dulce. To the north of Punta Encanto, San Josecito beach, it is a quiet place offering accommodation. There are boat taxis that depart from Golfito and go along the coast to the North east of Golfo Dulce, passing by some beaches.
There are five individual spacious wooden bungalows, which are comfortably furnished, with a fan, private bathroom with hot water, a hammock and a rocking chair.
Located to the west of San Josecito beach, you can get here by walking from nearby accommodation. If you can’t get accommodation nearby, it is only accessible by boat.
To the south of Golfo Dulce. Next to the mouth of the Coto Colorado River, some 15 km to the south of Golfito, it is a sandy beach which is 6km long and has gentle waves. In the extreme south, the waves are large enough to go surfing.
Located on the side of the road 1 Km to the north of the school. Rooms with private bathroom 6 US$ per person. There are seven rooms, the rooms upstairs
Surf Spot # 81) PLAYA ZANCUDO: This is a beach break with strong rights and lefts, during low tide, it is generally a hollow and tubular wave, and in high tide, it has nice long rides. Access: by land. Tide: High and Low. Swells: South. Bottom: Sand. Feet: 2 to10. Season: All year. Stars: 3.
If you want surfing lessons there are instructors. The shop is located in the center of Pavones close to the football pitch.
The experts Susan and Andrew, from Los Cocos Cabins, offer boat excursions for three to four hours for 40 US$ per person with a minimum of two people.
The best way to get here from Golfito is using the bus or the boat. It is also possible to drive from Golfito, taking the highway that passes some 10 km by the Claro River and taking a left turn when you get to Rodeo Bar; you will then need to continue for a further 10km along an asphalt road, the beginning of this route is in bad condition.
Between the mouth of the Coto River to the south of Golfito and Punta Banco, where the coast goes out to sea before the Panamanian border, there is one of the most secluded beaches in Costa Rica.
Specializing in Mediterranean food. Also offering clients a professional photography
The surf store, SEA KINGS, was opened in Pavones in 2003. If you want surfing lessons there are instructors. The shop is located in the center of Pavones close to the football pitch.
Surf Spot # 82) PLAYA PAVONES:
This is a left point. This wave is known for being one of the best in the world. It is the second longest left in the world with a ride of more than one kilometer with big swells from the South, hollow and tubular waves in low tide and spectacularly long and excellent during high tide. Access: by land. Tide: Any tide. Swells: South. Bottom: Rocks. Feet: 2 to15. Season: All year. Stars: 4.
Will take you on a trip to the world of dolphins, and you will be able to see them face to face, and Surf.
There is a daily bus that leaves from Burica Ranch to Golfito at 5.00 a.m and picks up tourists along the way, it passes by La Ponderosa and Esquina del Mar.
It is an experimental farm dedicated to the cultivation of fruit located in Punta Banco, some 80 km to the south of Golfito, 6 km to the south of Pavones and 10 km on the border with Panamá. It has an extension of 160 hectares, with 100 hectares being primary rainforest. It also has a coastal line with natural swimming pools that fill up when the tide is in, and beaches that are perfect for swimming.
