Protecting approximately 54,539 hectares of humid rainforest and 2,400 hectares of ocean, Corcovado is home to almost 400 species of birds, 140 species of mammals and 116 species of amphibians and reptiles and 6000 species of insects. Six natural eco-systems have been identified in the park and it protects endangered species such as the jaguar, puma, crocodile, tapir, poison dart frogs and scarlet macaws.
The tour departs early in the morning in a comfortable van from Dominical, taking the Costanera Highway along the Pacific Ocean for about 90 minutes to Sierpe. You will stop there to have breakfast (not included).
You will then take a 90 minute boat ride through the largest area of mangrove swamps in Central America to Caño Island. The mangroves are inhabited by crocodiles, snakes, four species of monkeys, and a great variety of birds. Once through the Sierpe River mouth you'll past two of the most scenic areas in the country, Drake Bay and the Marenco Biological Reserve.
Along the way you could see Humpback, Pilot and Killer Whales.
When you get to the park the bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on a 3 hour walking tour of a pristine primary forest. The hike ends at the rangers station where we will provide a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by rich natural atmosphere.