About the Port
Corcovado National Park occupies a remote stretch of the Osa Peninsula on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, where dense lowland rainforest meets mangrove estuaries and long stretches of undeveloped beach. Often described among the most biologically intense places on earth, it shelters tapirs, scarlet macaws, and healthy populations of all four Costa Rican monkey species, along with elusive big cats such as jaguars and pumas that rarely reveal themselves to visitors.
Access is limited and arrival typically involves a tender landing followed by a walk into the forest with a licensed local guide, a requirement designed to protect the park's fragile ecosystems. Trails can be humid and uneven, so sturdy footwear and a willingness to move at an unhurried pace reward travelers with sightings that few other rainforests can match. The park's isolation, reachable only by boat or small aircraft, is central to its enduring appeal.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Corcovado National Park.
Trek to Sirena Ranger Station
The park's main trail network fans out from this remote outpost, offering the best odds of spotting tapirs and all four monkey species with a licensed guide. Expect a humid, uneven walk of an hour or more, so wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.
Scan the Canopy for Scarlet Macaws
Pairs of scarlet macaws frequent the almond trees near the coast, their color and calls unmistakable even before they come into view. Bring binoculars and let the guide point out nests overhead.
Walk the Wild Pacific Shoreline
A stretch of undeveloped beach backs directly onto rainforest, where tapir and cat tracks sometimes cross the sand at low tide. It's a rare chance to see jungle and untouched coast meet in one uninterrupted view.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Corcovado National Park
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $5,341 | |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $8,000 | |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $8,500 | |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $8,000 | |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $8,500 | |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $7,130 | |
| Dec 4, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $6,800 | |
| Dec 23, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $6,228 | |
| Jan 6, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $6,228 | |
| Feb 5, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $6,790 | |
| Feb 19, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $6,790 | |
| Mar 23, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 7 | $6,790 |