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Costa Rica Travel Hotel Guide
Corcovado Osa Peninsula |
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- Lapa Rios Rainforest Ecolodge
 - a Private Nature & Wilderness Reserve
next to Corcovado National Park Osa Peninsula Costa Rica - Deluxe Jungle Lodge
- Casa
Corcovado Jungle Lodge Hotel
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travel plan to Costa Rica should include a stay in the
tropical rainforest. The last Pacific lowland rainforest
of sustainable size in Central America is found in Corcovado
National Park. Corcovado has been called "The most
biologically intense place on earth" by no less an
authority than the National Geographic Society.
- Marenco
Beach & Rainforest Lodge - Costa
Rician, Pricately owned Nature Reserve and Lodge located
in what is probably Costa Rica's greatest Natural Endowment,
The Rain Forest & Scenic Costal Regions of the Osa
Peninula. Marenco'c breathkaking exotic coastal location
provides unlimited opporunities for adventure.
- Drake Bay Wildness Resort - The best location for a hotel at Drake Bay was selected by Drake Bay Resort on a point of land at sea level. With great number of all inclusive packages
- Crocodile
Fishing Lodge - Wold Class
fishing lodge and jungle lodge
- Costa Rica General information - An overview of the entire country from the natural adventure, flora and fauna, it's people, traditions, food, human rights and maps of the country.
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Corcovado National Park &
Osa Peninsula Directory
Corcovado & Osa Peninsula Hotels |
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| Parque Nacional Corcovado--the Amazon of Costa Rica--is the largest stronghold of primary forest on a Pacific coastline that has been all but destroyed from Mexico to South America. Its 41,788 hectares encompass eight habitats, from mangrove swamp and jolillo palm grove to montane forest. The park protects more than 400 species of birds (20 are endemic), 116 of amphibians and reptiles, and 139 of mammals--representing 10 percent of the mammals in the Americas--on only 0.000101777 percent of the landmass. Its healthy population of scarlet macaws (about 1,200 birds) is the largest concentration in Central America. You can expect to see large flocks of macaws in flight or feeding on almond trees by the shoreline.
Corcovado is a good place to spot the red-eyed tree frog (listen for his single-note mating "cluck"), the glass frog with its transparent skin, and enamel-bright poison-arrow frogs. And you can watch fishing bats doing just that over rivers at night. You can even try your own hand for snook inside the mouths of the coastal rivers on incoming tides. They strike plugs all year and during the fall become very aggressive.
Corcovado is one of only two places in the country that harbor squirrel monkeys (the other is Manuel Antonio). It's also one of the last stands in the world for the harpy eagle, although it hasn't been seen here in the last several years and may now be extinct in Costa Rica. As recently as the 1970s, tapirs were so numerous around Lago Corcovado that squatters were killing them just for fun. Four species of sea turtles--green, Pacific ridley, hawksbill, and leatherback--nest on the park's beaches. And the park supports a healthy population of big cats and crocodiles, which like to hang around the periphery of the Corcovado Lagoon. Jaguar paw prints are commonly seen in the mud trails, and the cats are often sighted.
The Osa Peninsula bears the brunt of torrential rains from April to December. It receives up to 400 cm per year. The driest months, January-April, are the best times to visit.
Information
The park has three entry points: La Leona, on the southeast corner near Carate; Los Patos, on the northern perimeter; and San Pedrillo, at the northwest corner, 18 km south of Drake Bay. You can hike or fly into the park headquarters at Sirena, a large research station set back from the beach, midway between La Leona and San Pedrillo (it has an airstrip). There's also a remote ranger station at Los Planes, on the northern border midway between San Pedrillo and Los Patos. All are linked by trails. Entrance costs $6 and is good for the duration of your stay.
The park is administered through the Osa Conservation Area headquarters in Puerto Jiménez (see the Tourist Information section under Puerto Jiménez, above). |
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Marenco
Beach & Rainforest Lodge
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Costa
Rician, Pricately owned Nature Reserve and Lodge located
in what is probably Costa Rica's greatest Natural Endowment,
The Rain Forest & Scenic Costal Regions of the Osa
Peninula. Marenco'c breathkaking exotic coastal location
provides unlimited opporunities for adventure. |
Volcano
Lodge
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offers guests with one of the best views of
the lava flow of the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. Charming
accomodations with great service at a very good price. |
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
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With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot and cold springs, four unique dining experiences, and an impressive full service Spa, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of quality, service and design. Call us for reservations and vacation package |
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The Costa Rica Travel Guide Reservation Directory invites you to come and share it with us our beautiful county of Costa Rica.
 Thick,
Rich-green rainforests stretching as far as the eye can see. Beaches
of white, pink, gold, and black sand, and every color in between.
City lights and sights in combination with history and culture.
Adventures in the jungle, near volcanoes, on water, underwater.
Although only 51,060 square kilometers in size, this friendly
Central American country is divided by three mountain ranges,
resulting in four different climate zones - all quickly and easily
accessible. Costa Rica offers many things to many people for you
vacation package.
The capital city of San Jose is located in the Central Valley and inhabited by more than half of the country's 3.2 million people.
The democratic government it's a model for other Latin American countries. In 1948m the army was abolished by a new constitution, and more 27 percent of the national budget is allotted for culture and education, resulting in a literacy rate that rivals most industrialized nations. Costa Rica is a leader in establishing national parks and reserves. More than 622,000 hectares of irreplaceable rainforest, dry  tropical forest, cloud forest, islands, volcanoes, hot springs, rivers, beaches, waterfalls, caves, wet-lands, and sites of historic or archeological importance, are currently protected - approximately 27 percent of the country.
These areas shelter an incredible number of wildlife species: 205 mammals, 845 birds, 160 amphibians, 218 reptiles, 1,013fish, and close to 10,000 plants species.
Costa Rica's Pacific and Caribbean coasts measure about 1,250 kilometers and consist mainly of pristine beaches. On a clear day you can see both coasts from some vantage points.
Costa Ricans, or "Ticos" as they're known here, are pleasant, hospitable, mainly Spanish -Speaking people who when asked will proudly describe in detail any of the feature of the country. It's not surprising when you consider all there is to enjoy here. Costa Rica is ..city, mountains, beaches, adventure, and much more. We invited you to take a look and come and visit this wonderful country, you will not want to leave paradise. |
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