Can you camp in Corcovado?
Camping is a great past time in Corcovado. Accommodations can be found at the park’s headquarters and research center, La Sirena, on the Pacific Coast. Reservations are required. La Leona Ranger station also has a camping spot with an outdoor shower.
Is it worth going to Corcovado National Park?
Corcovado National Park is the star attraction of the Osa Peninsula and the best place to spot wildlife in Costa Rica. Visiting Corcovado National Park is well worth it if you’re an animal-lover.
Can you stay in Corcovado National Park?
La Sirena Ranger station is the only place where guests can stay overnight in Corcovado National Park. To arrive at La Sirena Ranger Station you’ll first have to book a guided hike through one of the above mentioned travel agents.
What do you wear to Corcovado National Park?
Tips for visiting San Pedrillo and Sirena Station in Corcovado National Park
- I recommend wearing rubber boots if you’re going in rainy season which you can buy in Puerto Jiminez or Drake and some hotels may provide them for you.
- Wear long pants and a fast drying t-shirt or long sleeve shirt.
Are there jaguars in Corcovado?
About Corcovado National Park An estimated 15,000 wild jaguars remain in Latin America, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Researchers speculate that less than 50 of these cats reside in Corcovado National Park, deemed one of the most biologically intense places on Earth.
Can you hike Corcovado?
Hiking is one of the best ways to experience Corcovado. But hikes here are long and difficult, often involving several hours of hiking along sandy beaches in hot, humid temperatures.
How much does it cost to go to Corcovado National Park?
$15 per person
Corcovado is a government managed national park. The park is open from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM daily. There are ranger stations at La Leona, Los Patos, San Pedrillo and La Sirena, each offers public restrooms. The entrance fee to Corcovado is $15 per person and a permit is required.
What is Corcovado National Park known for?
Above all else, Corcovado National Park is famous for wildlife. There are 140 mammal species, 370 bird species and over 10,000 insect species on the Osa Peninsula. Even more impressive, many species that have disappeared from much of Central America have healthy populations in Corcovado.
How do I get to the ranger station in Sirena?
Accessing Sirena Ranger Station The easiest way to get to Sirena is from the nearby village of Drake Bay. Drake Bay is a remote community that is the last bit of civilization a visitor will encounter before the land turns to thick jungle.
How many jaguars are in Corcovado?
NARRATOR: Eduardo Carillo estimates that there are between 60 and 70 of these majestic creatures currently living wild in Corcovado National Park.
How many jaguars are on the Osa Peninsula?
Guillermo Mulder, a guide at the Lapa Rios Eco Lodge at the southern end of the 700-square-mile Osa Peninsula, said, “It’s safe to say there are between 10 and 20 jaguars left on the peninsula.”
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