Southern Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Ecotourism: Whales, dolphins and impressive waterfalls

The entrance door and distribution main center is Pérez Zeledón’s city, its limit extends through Puntarenas’ edge, including the Fila Tinamastes attractions, such as the Cataratas of Nauyaca (waterfalls), Platanillo town and even the Barú River, where the coastal sector, that extends to Punta Burica with a total of 490 km, initiates. The main activities include beach enjoyment and marine resources, such as whales and dolphin’s observation, as well as mangrove swamp’s, landscapes, reptilian, sport fishing, surfing, hiking through the National Park’s paths, professional diving, the energetic walks to the Chirripo’s summit, botanical gardens, protected areas’ impressive waterfalls… Two important protected areas are located in this zone, one is the Corcovado National Park, which National Geographic Magazine defines as “the planet’s biologically richest place” and the Humanity Biosphere Preserve, declared as Humanity Patrimony and part of the Amistad International Park.

ATTRACTIONS

Not only is Costa Rica a country filled with beautiful beaches on both coasts, it also offers the interested visitor a large variety of other attractions as well as cultural and adventure activities. Please find below a selection of points of interests for this particular region.

Southern Puntarenas, Costa Rica: Tourist Attractions RÍO EL GENERAL Flowing out of San Juan Lake in Chirripó National Park, this river becomes the Río Grande de Térraba before emptying into the Pacific. The ... >>

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PROTECTED AREAS

Costa Rica's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from all over the world. 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers can be found throughout the country. Please click on the link below to see what this region in particular has to offer you.

Southern Puntarenas, Costa Rica: Ecotourism: Protected Areas LAS QUEBRADAS BIOLOGICAL CENTER This 750-hectare preserve enjoys a highly pleasant climate. Hiking visitors can observe a variety of moss, bromeliads, tre... >>

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SELECT ACCOMMODATIONS

We have carefully chosen the most exquisite accommodations that have met our highest standards for comfort and style to assure your stay in the Puntarenas Region is an unforgettable one.

El Remanso Rainforest Wildlife Lodge: From $110/night/person Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica Located on Costa Rica's southwest Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula, close to Cabo Matapalo, the area where the hotel is located is well known as one of the wor... >>

Hotel Lapa Rios: From $190/night/person Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, Lapa Rios Ecolodge overlo... >>