Corcovado National Park Day Trip
The most biologically-intense place on Earth
Nature & Wildlife
Remote
Hiking
National Geographic has deemed Corcovado National Park one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. As a result, this park's tranquility, solitude, and inherent beauty are breathtaking. On this full-day tour, you’ll have the opportunity to hike, swim, and explore nature at its best.
Intensity
High
Corcovado National Park Is Featured in These Trips
Here are some of the combo trips we recommend you to check out if you want to experience Corcovado National Park:
If you're staying in Manuel Antonio or any points further south down the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, then a Corcovado day trip should be a must-do on your itinerary. However, you don't need to be staying on the Osa Peninsula to appreciate one of the true natural wonders of the planet.
If the season is right, you might see pods of dolphins playing, sea turtles, or even whales on the boat ride to Corcovado.
Once at the park, you'll take two separate hikes: a two-hour to the two-and-a-half-hour trail and one lasting about one-and-half hours—plan for around four hours of hiking.
The first hike focuses on wildlife. Your expert naturalist guide will help you spot animals in the distance that are not easy for the untrained eye, with opportunities to see howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, raccoons, kingfishers, and more.
Then it's time for a picnic lunch before getting started with the next hike, which takes you to a waterfall. You'll hike along a river where you can see water birds and reptiles. When you arrive at the waterfall, you can freshen up by taking a tip before heading back to your boat to exit the park and head home.
FAQs about Corcovado National Park
How do I get from Uvita to Corcovado?
The best way to get from Uvita to Corcovado is by boat.
Is it worth going to Corcovado National Park?
The Corcovado National Park is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Costa Rica. If you're a nature lover who wants to experience the rainforest, it's worth visiting this national park.
How long do you need in Corcovado National Park?
It's possible to spend days in Corcovado National Park, but most people can experience the park's essence in a day trip.
Do you need a guide for Corcovado National Park?
Unfortunately, yes. It is illegal to enter Corcovado National Park without a guide.
Can you stay in Corcovado National Park?
You can stay at either of the two main ranger stations in Corcovado National Park, La Sirena, and La Leona - limited dorm accommodations and small camping areas. Most visitors to Corcovado National Park stay in ecolodges on the Osa Peninsula, around Drake Bay and Puerto Jimenez.