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Costa Rica Area Info : Southern Pacific Coast : Playa Dominical : Things to Do Last Updated: Jul 14th, 2008 - 10:46:31


Corcovado National Park
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Jul 1, 2006, 10:24

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Costa Rica National Parks: Southern Pacific Coast

Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park

Corcovado National Park has become an international attraction in Costa Rica since it was founded in 1975. Located on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, Corcovado
is one of the remotest National Parks in Costa Rica 


Home to the largest and only tropical primary lowland rainforest in the world, Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park is also the habitat of endangered plants and animal species. Mostly undisturbed because of its isolation and inaccessibility, it is home to the majestic Quetzals, the Red-Eyed Tree Frog and the Tapir, the largest terrestrial mammal in Central and South America and the stunning Scarlet Macaws.

With 41,000 hectares of this Costa Rica National Park protected, it has over 140 different mammal species, 400 bird species, 20 of which are endemic, 116 amphibian and reptile species, 40 species of fish and at least 500 species of trees. Habitat of the rare Harbor Squirrel Monkey and the Harpy Eagle, the Corcovado National Park also is a great place to spot the poison arrow frog, indigenous wild cats, crocodiles, pumas and jaguars as well as four species of sea turtles.

Extremely hot and humid most of the year, this Costa Rica National Park has plenty of rainfall but is a joy to hike through with its dense forestation that opens up onto stunningly beautiful beaches. With its virgin beauty, visiting this National Park allows you to experience nature at its finest and promises an incredible adventure for those who dare to trail blaze their way through this amazing Southern Pacific region. Hiking is very popular here with a wealth of trails to choose from covering a wide variety of terrain and habitats.   

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