Playa Ventana Ojochal Southern Costa Rica

Palmar Sur is a small, inland town by the Sierpe River, connecting the mainland south of Palmar Sur with the remote coastline of the Osa Peninsula. This Costa Rica river is considered the gateway to some of the largest mangroves in the world.

The town of Palmar Sur offers visitors wonderful riverfront restaurants before departing on an exciting river journey to the Peninsula. This is where you'll find the small airport for those who prefer to fly in from San Jose, in Costa Rica 's Central Valley.

The Sierpe River is a perfect place for a Costa Rica exploration and adventure tour, with sailing trips to the Pacific Ocean, Drake Bay, and Isla del Caņo Biological Reserve. The river byways exude the rich and untouched biodiversity of Costa Rica along with its abundant wildlife and bird species such as the Brown Boobies and magnificent Frigate birds.