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Los Santos Forest Reserve. Costa Rica

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Overview

From the chilly heights of Cerro Chirrip贸 (12532ft, 3820m) to the steamy coastal jungles of the Pen铆nsula de Osa, this sector of Costa Rica encompasses some of the country's most remote land. Vast tracts of forest remain untouched in Parque Internacional La Amistad, and the country's most visible indigenous groups 鈥� the Bribr铆, Cab茅car, Boruc and Ng枚be 鈥� maintain traditional ways of living in their territories.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Costa Rica, Las Cruces, Wilson Botanical Garden, bromeliad bud, close-up

    Wilson Botanical Garden

    Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa

    The world-class Wilson Botanical Garden is internationally known for its collection of more than 2000 native Costa Rican species. Species threatened with鈥�

  • Eagle Ray swimming in the waters of Coco Island in Costa Rica; Shutterstock ID 127196843; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI 127196843

    Parque Nacional Isla del Coco

    Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa

    Around 500km southwest of the Costa Rica mainland, Isla del Coco is a natural wonder that teems with wildlife, including the largest schools of hammerhead鈥�

  • Sitio Arqueol贸gico Finca 6

    Sitio Arqueol贸gico Finca 6

    Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa

    This site, 4km north of Sierpe, offers the best opportunity to view the mysterious pre-Columbian spheres created by the Diqu铆s civilization between 300鈥�

  • Tiskita Jungle Lodge

    Tiskita Jungle Lodge

    Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa

    Set on a verdant hillside between Pavones and Punta Banco, Tiskita Jungle Lodge consists of 100 hectares of virgin forest and a huge orchard, which鈥�

  • Parque Nacional Chirrip贸

    Parque Nacional Chirrip贸

    Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa

    While much of the Cordillera de Talamanca is difficult to access, Costa Rica鈥檚 highest peak, Cerro Chirrip贸 (3820m), is the focus of popular two-day鈥�

  • Finca C谩ntaros

    Finca C谩ntaros

    Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa

    About 3km south of San Vito, Finca C谩ntaros is a recreation center and reforestation project. Over 7 hectares of grounds 鈥� formerly coffee plantations and鈥�

  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Golfito

    Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Golfito

    Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa

    This small, 28-sq-km reserve encompasses most of the steep hills surrounding Golfito, though it's easy to miss. There are no facilities for visitors, save鈥�

  • Playa Cacao

    Playa Cacao

    Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa

    Just a quick trip across the bay, this small beach offers a prime view of Golfito, with the rainforest as a backdrop. It's a pleasant spot to spend the鈥�

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