Corcovado National Park Family Travel Guide

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Scarlet Macaws in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Scarlet Macaws in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica (Ralph Lee Hopkins/National Geographic/Getty)
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Corcovado National Park Family Travel Tips

By Steve Jermanok
  • This region is incredibly remote, so you must book your lodging and activities in advance.
  • While the rainforest is obviously the highlight, don't forget about the ocean. Make sure to add the following to your itinerary: lounging on beaches, sea kayaking, and deep-sea fishing.

Family Overview: Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

By Steve Jermanok
There's a reason why Costa Rica has become the leader in the eco-tourism movement over these past two decades. Sure, the country adheres to the tenets of sustainable travel by featuring indigenous culture and food, curbing greenhouse gases that impact the environment, and involving the entire community in the tourism effort. Many resorts even go a step further by supporting local school systems and food banks. Yet, to truly be green, you must minimize your environmental footprint by making your property sustainable and encouraging outdoor recreation that provides regional education to guests. There's no better example of lodging that follows these principals than in the Osa Peninsula. Read More

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Hotels

Lapa Rios Eco Lodge

Best Resorts & Lodges
Playa Carbonera, 12 miles South of Puerto Jim
Osa Peninsula Map

Distance: 152.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

Corcovado National Park
Osa Peninsula Map

Distance: 145.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge

Via Jeep from Puerto Jimenez Airport
Osa Peninsula Map

Distance: 132.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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

Osa Discoveries

expert favorite attraction
APTDO POSTAL 41- 8203
Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Distance: 144.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Sendero Tranquilo Guided Walk

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2 miles north of Monteverde Reserve entrance
Cerro Plano, Costa Rica

Distance: 13.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Escondido Trex

expert favorite attraction
Puerto Jiminez
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Distance: 132.8 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

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Other Smaller Airports near Corcovado National Park

Distance (mi.)
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 48.8 map
Palmar Sur Airport 115.9 map
Managua International Airport 174.9 map

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