Osa Peninsula, Southern Pacific Costa Rica, Drake Bay, Ojochal, Uvita:
Puerto Jimenez Transportation and Getting There

To get to Puerto Jimenez from Palmar, travel southeast along the Pan-American Highway until the town of Chacarita. From there, follow Hwy 245 south—the only highway that winds around the Osa Peninsula. The total trip from Palmar should be around 53 mi (85 km).

Exploring the very rugged Corcovado National Park will not leave you disappointed. The closest entrance to the park is La Leona, located to the south near the town of Carate. The drive takes an hour and there is a ranger station to get information, although there are no roads leading into the park so intrepid visitors will have to start Hiking before the park entrance. Puerto Jimenez also has the administrative office for Corcovado National Park, which is a great place to stop and get Corcovado Park knowledge prior to your departure.

Puerto Jimenez has its own airport conveniently located in the middle of lush green vegetation to the north of town. The hour long flights arrive here regularly from San Jose in the Central Valley, which is the most stress-free way to travel. By land, the trip can take 9-10 hours, making the alternative seem a little more appealing.

Matapalo Southern Costa Rica

A short drive south from Puerto Jimenez along the pictorial coastal route, lays a great, isolated haven called Cape Matapalo (Cabo Matapalo). This unexplored village has great waves for Surfing and the ubiquitous feeling of seclusion, common to the Osa.

Matapalo´s pristine Beaches on the southern tip of the peninsula give it charming appeal and easy access to Corcovado National Park. If on the way south along Hwy 245 you decide you need a pit-stop, two beaches await you. Playa Tamales and Playa Sombrero stretch along the coastline between Puerto Jimenez and Cape Matapalo. Various vacation homes, cabinas and lodges can be found that overlook white sandy beaches.
 

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