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Most biologically intense place on Earth
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About Corcovado National Park
Corcovado is billed as the world's most biologically intense place—a remote rainforest reserve where jaguars roam, giant anteaters lumber, and scarlet macaws fill the canopy. Access is limited to preserve the ecosystem, with few lodges and strict regulations. Hiking through Corcovado is stepping into untamed jungle at its most pristine.
Best months to visit
Year-round
Language
Spanish, English
Things to do in Corcovado National Park
Multi-day jungle trekking expeditions
Wildlife spotting: jaguars, pumas, anteaters
Beach and river hiking with river bathing
Snorkeling and diving offshore reefs
Birdwatching and naturalist-guided tours
Remote jungle camping experiences
Weather by month
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January
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
February
30C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
March
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
April
30C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
May
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
June
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
July
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
August
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
September
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
October
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
November
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
Corcovado National Park on the remote Osa Peninsula protects one of the most biologically intense places on Earth, where tapirs, scarlet macaws, all four of Costa Rica's monkey species and even jaguars roam dense primary rainforest reaching almost to the shoreline. Access is deliberately limited, with mandatory guides and ranger stations controlling the number of visitors on its trails each day.
Best areas to stay in Corcovado National Park
Puerto Jiménez
The main gateway town on the eastern side of the peninsula, with most tour operators and accommodation.
Drake Bay
A laid-back base on the northern side, reached by boat or small plane, popular for combining park visits with diving.
La Sirena Ranger Station
The park's most wildlife-rich station, reachable by a demanding day hike or overnight stay.
Carate
A remote trailhead at the end of the peninsula's dirt road, the starting point for many Corcovado treks.
Getting to Corcovado National Park
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Flights
Small planes connect San José to Puerto Jiménez or Drake Bay in about 50 minutes; the overland route takes 6-8 hours by car.
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From London
~50 minutes by air from San José; ~6-8 hours by road.
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Getting around
4x4 vehicles, boats and walking are the main ways to reach park entrances from Puerto Jiménez or Drake Bay.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Corcovado?
December to April (dry season) offers easier hiking conditions; the park is open year-round but trails can flood in the wet season.
Do you need a guide to enter the park?
Yes — all visitors must be accompanied by a licensed guide, and entry is limited by ranger station capacity.
What makes Corcovado special?
It's one of the last large tracts of Pacific lowland rainforest in Central America, with exceptional biodiversity including tapirs and jaguars.
How do you get to the park entrances?
Most visitors base in Puerto Jiménez or Drake Bay and reach the ranger stations by boat, 4x4 or on foot.
Is it physically demanding?
Yes — trails are hot, humid and can be long; day trips to stations like La Sirena involve serious hiking.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Our guide spotted a tapir resting near the trail within the first two hours — the density of wildlife here is unlike anywhere else we visited in Costa Rica.
Theo M. · February 2024
★★★★☆
The hike to La Sirena was tough in the heat, but scarlet macaws flying overhead and monkeys in every direction made it unforgettable.
Carla N. · April 2023
★★★★☆
Based ourselves in Drake Bay and did a day trip into the park — the limited visitor numbers really do make it feel untouched.
Ben T. · January 2024
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