South Pacfic Region Of Costa Rica – Osa Peninsula
This region is most commonly known as the Osa Pennsula. Nature lovers go crazy here because this is where you can find the largest portion of preserved land in national parks of Costa Rica. Some other things you will find in it are: the highest mountain in Costa Rica, Mount Chirripo; Pavones, one of the longest left surf breaks in world; and Corcovado National Park, one of the most biologically diverse places in the world. You will find the Osa Peninsula extending from Playa Dominical, south to Panama, east over to the Talamanca Mountain Range including part of La Amistad International Park and Mount Chirripo.
What places can I visit in the Osa Peninsula?
Dominical
This is a laid back town where you will be able to experience walking barefoot or swinging in a hammock in this cool seaside village. This is a popular surf spot but if you want to do it be careful. The strong wave currents are not for beginners. Plus, this is one of the best places to see whales and dolphins.
Drake Bay
This is a secluded spot of Costa Rica popular among nature lovers and eco-tourists. You can only access it by plane or by boat and sometimes by taxi. Don’t be surprised by how remote because this is what helps preserve the natural environment of this area.
Puerto Jimenez
This is also a secluded place of the Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jimenez is a beautiful place where you will find dirt roads, well developed tourist infrastructure, luxurious hotels, a variety of restaurants and lots of great tours.
Pavones
It is famous for its left point break among surfers. It is one of the longest surf breaks in the world and is the pride of Pavones. It has been recorded to last up to three minutes on a slow, south swell.
What are the most popular National Parks?
Ballena National Marine Park
This water park is named after the humpback whales that migrate here from August to October and December to April. It also welcomes the Olive Ridley turtle as they come ashore to nest along more than nine miles of coast.
Corcovado National Park
It was called by the National Geograhic one of the “most biologically intense places on our planet” and with good reason. It has over 4% of the world’s total plant and animal species. It home to 370 species of birds, 140 species of mammals, 40 species of freshwater fish, 117 species of reptiles & amphibians, more than 6000 species of insects, more than 300 tree species.
Marina K. Villatoro, the Travel Experta, has been living in Central America – Costa Rica and Guatemala for the past decade. Traveling with her family to all parts of Costa Rica and Guatemala, she now loves organizing vacations for people and offers first hand experience. Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!