Hiking Tour in Corcovado – San Pedrillo Station

Activity starts at 7:00 am – please arrive  at 6:45 am

Corcovado National Park Hiking Tour

Tour Details

This is a full-day tour, with an approximate schedule from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. The tour departs from Uvita to Corcovado National Park, with a boat ride of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Upon arrival at Corcovado – San Pedrillo  Station, a light snack will be offered before starting the first guided hike along the designated trail. This hike lasts approximately 2 hours, during which visitors will have the opportunity to observe the park’s impressive biodiversity.

After completing the first hike, a picnic-style lunch will be served at San Pedrillo Station.

After lunch, if natural conditions allow it (weather and available time), a second shorter hike will take place, allowing visitors to continue exploring the natural environment.

Once the activities are completed, the group will begin the return trip from Corcovado to Uvita, departing the park no later than 2:00 pm, depending on weather conditions, ocean conditions, and tides.

Location

Corcovado National Park is located on the Pacific coast of the Osa Peninsula, in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Corcovado belongs to the tropical humid forest life zone of the South Pacific region and is considered one of the most important protected areas in the country for the conservation of its flora and fauna.

This park is recognized as a true natural laboratory, where national and international scientists conduct research on the structure, function, and interaction of tropical ecosystems.

The extremely humid forests of Corcovado, with annual rainfall exceeding 5,000 mm, represent the last significant portion of the Mesoamerican Pacific Tropical Rainforest.

Due to its location, climate conditions, soil characteristics, and topography, the park hosts an extraordinary biological diversity, which has generated great interest for scientific research and environmental education programs.

Climate and Ecosystems

The climate in the park is warm, rainy, and very humid.

Approximately 500 tree species have been identified in Corcovado, representing about one quarter of all tree species found in Costa Rica.

The park’s vegetation is mainly composed of very humid tropical forests, which include different ecosystems such as:

• Mountain forest

• Cloud forest

• Lowland forest

• Swamp forest

• Herbaceous wetlands

• Mangroves

• Cliff vegetation

• Coastal vegetation

Some of the most characteristic plant species include Nazareno, Poponjoche, Guayabón, Sangregao, Ojoche, Espavel, and Macho Macho, among others.

Wildlife

The park protects many endangered species, including large felines, reptiles, and birds with restricted distribution.

Approximately the following species have been identified:

• 140 species of mammals

• 367 species of birds

• 117 species of amphibians and reptiles

• 40 species of freshwater fish

Among the most remarkable species are:

• Baird’s Tapir

• Jaguar

• Puma

• Giant Anteater

• White-lipped Peccary

Visitors may also observe several monkey species such as:

• Howler monkey

• White-faced capuchin monkey

• Spider monkey

• Squirrel monkey

Notable bird species include:

• Scarlet macaws

• White hawk

• Great curassow

• King vulture

• Black-mandibled toucan

• Various species of hummingbirds

Due to its extraordinary biodiversity, Corcovado is considered one of the most important conservation areas in Central America.

San Pedrillo Station

San Pedrillo Station protects an important portion of the Mesoamerican Pacific Tropical Rainforest, one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems on the planet.

Its natural conditions allow the development of a wide variety of flora and fauna, many of which have restricted distribution or are endangered species.

Reservation Information

Reservations must be made at least 1 month in advance.

Once the reservation is confirmed, it is mandatory to send the full names of all participants and their passport numbers in order to proceed with the purchase of the Corcovado National Park entrance tickets.

Important Information

Even if the reservation is cancelled within the timeframe established in our policies, the Corcovado National Park entrance fee is non-refundable, as it corresponds to a direct payment to the park system.

Park entrance fee:
USD $17 per person, according to the current rate established by MINAE.

Please check availability before making any payment.