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Corcovado & the Osa Peninsula
The Osa peninsula is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Golfo Dulce in the remote south-west corner of Costa Rica. Home to the Corcovado National Park and covered in dense primary rainforest, this magnificent and remote peninsula offers excellent hiking trails and an incredible concentration of flora, such as the 70-metre-high ceiba tree, and fauna, including howler and spider monkeys, sloths, ocelots, anteaters, scarlet macaws and more than 350 other bird species. Offshore, palm-fringed Caño island is home to beautiful sandy beaches and excellent snorkelling opportunities. On the north-eastern side of the Golfo Dulce lies the Piedras Blancas National Park, which offers a habitat and biodiversity similar to that of the Corcovado National Park. Jungle lodges range in this area from simple and comfortable to rustic luxury
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Corcovado
Corcovado National Park is situated in the south of Costa Rica. It has been described by National Geographic as the 'most biologically intense place on earth'. It contains the largest single expanse of lowland tropical rainforest in Central America. Here it is possible to see a wide selection of flora and fauna, including scarlet macaws.
Golfo Dulce
Golfo Dulce Protected from the Pacific Coast by the Osa Peninsula, the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf), is a large bay, ringed by secluded beaches and virgin tropical rainforest. Among the wildlife inhabitants of this bio-diverse region, you may encounter monkeys, iguanas, Morpho butterflies, toucans and much more.
Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Jimenez is a small town on the northeast tip of the Osa Peninsula, south of the province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica. It is the gateway to the Corcovado national park.
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Read more"The riverboat trips were marvellous, both in Tortuguero and Los Chiles. Huge amount of wildlife and excellent local guides and drivers.
Mr Roger Piggin"
"Among many, including crossing the walkways at Monteverde in driving rain and a strong wind, the real highspot was the visit to La Selva. We felt privileged visitors, had a superb guide and saw an amazing range of animals and birds within a remarkably short time. If only we had had longer there.
Mr Paul Langridge"
"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service.
Mrs Tooley"
"We thought it important to let you know how much we enjoyed it and how well we thought it was planned…Thank you for organising it.
Mr Campbell"
"Visiting the cemeteries for the Day of the Dead celebrations [was inspirational]. We also enjoyed the visits to the Mayan tombs which were brought to life by the excellent guides.
Mr Brian Walters"
"Havana was definitely the highlight, an architectural and historic gem. In addition, it was a hassle free city, very clean and everything easily accessible. Historic buildings are beautifully and subtly illuminated at night. The people for the most part are friendly, helpful and courteous.
Mr and Mrs Taylor"
"There were numerous, but certainly seeing Aztec and Mayan cities in real life, and quietly soaking up their atmosphere, constituted highlights of the tour.
Mr David Kennaby"
"Difficult to choose! Seeing the beautiful colonial buildings, some beautifully retsored and others, often still inhabited, crumbling around us. Also, visiting the Monumento Ernesto Che Guervara and hearing the passion in our guide's voice as she explained about the battle of Santa Clara. My husband would say the old cars!
Mrs Jane Jowitt"
"Many inspirational moments in spotting wildlife of amazing diversity in the nature reserves and alongside the road, thanks to our hawk-eyed guide. I would also mention the wonderful swim on the beach at Manuel Antonio on the last full day of the tour. You'd have to go a long way to find a better sea-swim.
Mrs Fiona Anderson"
"We had a thoroughly enjoyable time and all travel connections worked perfectly.
Mr Ainsworth"
"We really enjoyed Trogon Lodge at San Gerado de Dota. Lovely location, friendly staff and excellent local guides.
Mr Colin Dickinson"
"The two highlights of the holiday were Tortoguero and Cana Negro. The wildlife was fabulous, and varied. The forests were beautiful. We were very lucky to see an enormous migration of vultures.
Mrs Geraldine Stevens"
"The city of Trinidad contained much of what was great about Cuba in a nutshell. It was lively, friendly, very photogenic with a history that went back over 500 years.
Mr William Kerr"
"Guides and staff excellent, friendly and went out of their way to be helpful.
Dr A Graham"
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