Corcovado National Park

This is BY FAR the BEST nature walk we did in ALL of Costa Rica! When I tell you the biodiversity in this place is unlike anything else I've ever seen, I mean it 100%. Even our guide in LaFortuna said this is the best place to go to see wildlife. Our tour guide's name was Felipe and his father actually used to own some of the land before it became a national park! He was very knowledgable and went out of his way to find us as many things to see as possible. We saw all 4 species of monkey, several species of birds including toucan and macaw, cayman, a boa constrictor and even a couple tapir! The lunch served was delicious and the view of the beach from the park was fantastic. I'd definitely add this to your CR itinerary!

Unbelievable experience with Osa Wild company and our guide Luis Vega very experienced and nice person. To get full experience and understand the beauty of this place you have to hike in and not get there by boat. Once in a lifetime adventure. Sirena station is very nice, clean restrooms, good food, decent beds and amazing people.

So many wild animals. Sloth, tapirs, monkeys, wild pigs, ant eaters… etc! Highly recommended to join a day tour or an overnight hike, so you won’t miss them out.

Highly recommend the overnight at Sirena lodge with guide if you want to see a lot of animals. Saw so many animals and primary rain forest, guide was super passionate and informative. Hiking was great but prepared to get wet and muddy (you can hire gum boots or wash your own) you will be up to ankles in mud if any rain. Because of the strict rules and care taken for the park the animal life is amazing and there’s no rubbish or issues with animals seeking food etc. Getting there is a bit chaotic with boats and going past check in- a limited number of spots are available each day but those are condensed to similar boat arrival times. Once in the park and spread out there aren’t many people around. Warning that no food or contraindicated items allowed and they bag check. Bug spray and sunscreen only to be used on beach not once in park. Also the sleeping arrangements might not be for everyone. Big bunk rooms- super clean, big nets, cafeteria style meals with great basic food and a shop you can get coffee and snacks. Absolutely amazing experience.

We started with breakfast at Happy Feet at 5.20, the boat left at 6 from Drake bay. The trip took 1 hour to the national park. At the park we walked around with our guide, Javier, and searched for all animals. Javier was very good with the storytelling about the park, the animals and the story about the jungle. The lunch at the centre was perfect and very tasty. We were back at Drake bay around 14.30, very pleased and happy.

It’s wonderful, I’m so happy I visited this in my life. We saw four types of monkeys, crocodile, agouti, pecari, toucans, pink dolphins, sloths, owl, iguana and many pretty birds

The boat trip can be challenging so pay attention.. but like approaching Jurassic Park. On the way from Puerto Jimenez we saw dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish and lots of sea birds. There we saw a tapir, picotee, monkeys, crocs, a Cayman and many other wonders. And the lunch you got was tasty.. be prepared to take off your shoes to enter mess hall and loos.

Spider monkeys, Baird's tapirs (Tapirus bairdii), lesser anteaters (Tamandua tetradactyla), and pale-billed woodpeckers (Campephilus guatemalensis) are among the wildlife seen in Parque Nacional Corcovado in southern Costa Rica.