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Secluded and beautiful with some of the most pristine stretches of coastal rainforests and stunning remote beaches, South Puntarenas is the place to head for if you want a vacation with a difference. A truly unique region boasting some of the most impressive natural wonders that Costa Rica has to offer, coming here is a true delight for all. Home to the gorgeous Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, regarded as one of the most biodiverse places on earth, South Puntarenas also has some fantastic surfing and excellent sportsfishing opportunities to enjoy as well.

Most people who tour this region tend to make Drake Bay or Sierpe as their base camp as plenty of accommodations and hotels can be found here to suit every kind of traveler’s budget. Drake Bay is also one of the main entry points for the Corcovado National Park, as very few roads lead to this almost remote region. People trying to get around the Osa Peninsula usually take a domestic flight from San Jose to either Palmar Sur or Drake Bay. If you land in Palmar Sur, you need to drive down to Sierpe, from where you can catch a boat or water taxi to Drake Bay. Once you are here, getting to the Parque Nacional Corcovado is pretty easy; you can either take a boat or hike your way to San Pedrillo and the ranger’s station located here.

An alternate route to getting to the Corcovado National Park is to take a domestic flight to Carate or Puerto Jimenez. Puerto Jimenez is also a great place to use as a base, as one can find plenty of affordable hotels, lodges and cabinas to stay at. If you like you can also drive down here from Neily, but do keep in mind that the roads here are not in good shape.

If you are interested in getting around and touring the Golfo Dulce, then you should considered staying in the former banana port of Golfito, known for its excellent sportfishing. A bustling port, you can find plenty of accommodations, restaurants and tour guide offices here. There is also a bank and a hospital in town. With its own airport you can fly to Golfito from San Jose if you like, or catch a bus and get here via San Isidro or Neily.

From Golfito head 15 km south to the beach town of Zancudo, which has some good hotels and lodges to stay at. If you are interested in surfing go south to Pavones, considered by many to have the best surfing on the Pacific Coast of Central America.

South Puntarenas

Agua Buena
Agujitas
Ballena National Marine Park
Boruca
Buenos Aires
Cabo Matapalo
Canas Gordas
Carate
Carate Domestic Airport
Chacarita
Ciudad Cortes
Corcovado National Park
Coto 47
Coto 47 Domestic Airport
Curre
Dominical
Dos Brazos
Drake Bay
Drake Bay Domestic Airport
Finca Colorado
Gamba
Golfito
Golfito Domestic Airport
Golfito National Wildlife Refuge
Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve
Isla Ballena
Isla del Caño
Isla del Caño Biological Reserve
La Palma
Las Mellizas
Las Tablas Protected Zone

Neily
Palmar Norte
Palmar Sur
Palmar Sur Domestic Airport
Paso Canoas
Paso Real
Pavones
Piedras Blancas
Piedras Blancas National Park
Pinuela
Playa Bahia Ballena
Playa Cacao
Playa Carbonera
Playa Cativo
Playa San Josecito
Playa Tortuga
Playa Uvita
Playa Zancudo
Potrero Grande
Progresso
Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Jiménez Domestic Airport
Punta Banco
Rancho Quemado
Rincon
Rio Claro
Sabalito
San Vito
Sierpe
Tortuga Abajo
Ujarras

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