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Why Visit Corcovado & Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica?

"Rugged and unspoiled, Corcovado National Park and The Osa Peninsula is undoubtedly Costa Rica’s wildest region and best destination for wildlife."

Corcovado National Park and the Osa Peninsula need no introduction. Famously labeled by National Geographic as ‘the most biologically intense place on earth’ it has become a mecca for nature and wildlife enthusiasts alike. It is the best place in Costa Rica to see the Baird’s Tapir and one of the only places you can see Scarlet Macaws in the wild. The incredible biodiversity of the area supports good populations of many other endangered species including the giant anteater, the harpy eagle and myriad bird life. Tucked away in the remote south of the country a visit to the Osa Peninsula as part of your Costa Rica wildlife tour is a highly memorable experience.

Map of Corcovado & Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica

When is the Best Time to Visit Corcovado & Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica?

The dominant climate in Corcovado national park and the Osa Peninsula is lowland rainforest. It is an area that has a more defined wet and dry season. The dry part of the year runs from December until April. May until November there is more rain.

For travel to the Osa Peninsula you should avoid the months of September and October as many lodges are closed during this time of year. The heavy rains experienced in these months can cause a lot of disruption in these areas as roads become impassable.
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What are the Highlights of Corcovado & Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica?

Wildlife lovers flock to Corcovado National park to get a sighting of the otherwise elusive tapir and experience a truly remote paradise.
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Tapir
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Scarlet Macaw
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Harpy Eagle
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Dolphins
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Corcovado National Park
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Remote Beaches
★ World leading biodiversity in Corcovado National Park

★ Snorkelling off remote Caño Island

★ Costa Rica’s largest wild population of Scarlet Macaws

★ Travel further to La Sirena ranger station for tapir sightings

★ The world’s largest bird of prey the Harpy Eagle

Explore These Inspiring Destinations in Costa Rica

Check out our selection of breathtaking destinations in Costa Rica from the mysterious jungle canals of Tortuguero in the north to the vibrant and remote rainforests of the Osa Peninsula in the south. During your guided Costa Rica tour package you will find volcanoes, idyllic beaches and misty cloud forests all teeming with wildlife!
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