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Despite its small size and languid pace, Puerto Jiménez is a bustling little burg, where rough jungle gold-panners mix with wealthy ecotourists, budget backpackers, and a smattering of celebrities seeking a small dose of anonymity and escape. Located on the southeastern tip of the Osa Peninsula, the town itself is just a couple of gravel streets with the ubiquitous soccer field, a block of general stores, some inexpensive sodas (diners), a butcher shop, and several bars. Scarlet macaws fly overhead, and mealy parrots provide wake-up calls. Read More

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Hotels

Lapa Rios Eco Lodge

Best Resorts & Lodges
Playa Carbonera, 12 miles South of Puerto Jim
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Distance: 10.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

Corcovado National Park
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Distance: 12.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge

Via Jeep from Puerto Jimenez Airport
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Distance: 13.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Divine Dolphin

Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Distance: 25.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Dolphin and whale watching tours in an area that's home to 25 species of resident and migratory cetaceans, one of the richest such locations in the world.... Read More
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Concorvado Expeditions

Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Distance: 25.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Local tour operator specializing in kayak tours, mangrove and birdwatching tours, and snorkeling and beach-hopping excursions, as well as inland hiking and wildlife-spotting tours.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Shark Cave

Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Distance: 25.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: As the name suggests, this popular dive site is notable for a large cave that's a favorite haunt of whitetip reef sharks.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Puerto Jimenez
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Other Smaller Airports near Puerto Jimenez

Distance (mi.)
Palmar Sur Airport 31.0 map
David Enrique Malek Airport 61.3 map
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 110.6 map

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Puerto Jimenez Vacation Rentals

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from: $257

Puerto Jimenez Costa Rica - An Ocean View and Pool at Corcovado Nati

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Iron, Jacuzzi, Linens, Oven, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels, Utensils
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from: $175

Puerto Jimenez Costa Rica - Fabulous Oceanfront Beach House

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Oceanfront, Phone, Refrigerator
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from: $105

Casa Bambu

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Oceanfront
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