Alajuela, Costa Rica ~ 10 Mins from the San Juan International Airport
Alajuela Costa Rica is where you will want to land at airport code SJO and is the perfect Costa Rica city to start your Costa Rica extreme nature adventure vacation.
Quepos & Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica |
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Located 120 miles (192 km) 2.5 hours from San Jose on the Pacific coast Manuel Antonio is well known for its Manuel Antonio National Park, surf waves, breath taking beaches and Costa Rica ocean mountain views! Lush tropical forests, lagoons, mangroves and pristine white sandy beaches make up one of the most diverse ecosystems imaginable. Among the 109 species of mammals and hundreds of species of birds, some of the frequently viewed residents include white-faced, squirrel and howler monkeys, two and three toed sloths and iguanas.
The Manuel Antonio National Park contains a great system of well marked trails to allow visitors to explore (maps may be purchased at the park entrance). The four beaches in the park, Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio, Escondito and Playita, are some of the best in the country. Manuel Antonio offers very good snorkeling. |
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At 236 feet (72 m) high, Cathedral Point lies between Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel Antonio. It is connected to the mainland by a narrow land bridge and if you're up for the hike, provides a memorable view. Manuel Antonio National Park is open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 am to 4 pm.
Manuel Antonio is on your way to Dominical, Uvita and Sierpe all on the South Pacific coast line.
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After you are done in Manuel Antonio you can go further south to explore more remote areas! Dominical surf town is about 35 mins South, Uvita is 45 min South and Sierpe takes you deep into the Osa jungle 2.5 hours south.
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Sierpe de Osa, Costa Rica
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Sierpe in the Osa Peninsula welcomes friendly faces and is a safe relaxing place to visit & learn about Costa Rica's true culture & nature.
Tours in Sierpe, Costa Rica
Cano Island Snorkelling Corcovado National Park Day Hike Extreme Nature Adventure Vacations offers a Costa Rica tour on the rio Sierpe where Toucan colors come alive and the Howler Monkeys howl. Sierpe is famous for Osa fishing and world record sport fishing! You can try fishing in Sierpe with fishing gear, chartered boats and professional captains. Catch some Red Snapper or Snook for dinner; the river flows into the Pacific Ocean through the Osa Peninsula where untouched beaches still exist and the water is warm and inviting to abundant aquatic life; it is all yours to discover! Those who prefer high outdoor adventure, sign up for a visit to "the most biologically intense place on the planet," (National Geographic, 2004) the Corcovado National Park. |
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While in Sierpe relaxing in the calm of the Osa Peninsula take a day tour to snorkel at the Cano Islands, a biological reserve with a top quality Costa Rica snorkeling experience. Explore and swim in the Pacific Oceans where you may even see whales or dolphins. Sierpe area and Osa Peninsula are famous for watching dolphins and whales. Whale watching season in Costa Rica is from June to October. The osa whales swim in from the north and are very friendly. Dolphins are near Cano Island waters all year round! It is a chance of a lifetime to nearly guarantee yourself a photo of one of the most amazing pacific ocean creatures in the world. Whale And Dolphin Watching tours are available.
The friendly town of Sierpe in South Pacific Costa Rica has mucho Sierpe tours to keep you busy for your entire Costa Rica vacation, yet still holds it's cultural appearance and is not over populated with tourists! The Osa Peninsula displays many restaurants, shopping, Internet access, friendly locals, entertainment, experienced captains and guides for snorkeling, scuba diving, ocean fishing, river fishing, hiking, bird watching, Corcovado Park guided hikes and so much more! This area is a photographer's paradise! Take some amazing Costa Rican photographs of fruit trees, fauna, rare birds, exotic animals of the Osa Peninsula!
The Osa Peninsula displays many restaurants, shopping, Internet access, friendly locals, entertainment, so many affordable tours, the best whale and dolphin watching in the world, experienced guides for snorkeling, scuba diving, ocean fishing, river fishing, horseback riding and so much more!
Sierpe provides Costa Rican tours on the Rio Sierpe, known for hosting the largest mangrove reserve in Latin America, where you will see Toucan colors come alive and hear the Howler Monkeys howl.
The friendly town of Sierpe in South Pacific Costa Rica has mucho Sierpe tours to keep you busy for your entire Costa Rica vacation, yet still holds it's cultural appearance and is not over populated with tourists! The Osa Peninsula displays many restaurants, shopping, Internet access, friendly locals, entertainment, experienced captains and guides for snorkeling, scuba diving, ocean fishing, river fishing, hiking, bird watching, Corcovado Park guided hikes and so much more! This area is a photographer's paradise! Take some amazing Costa Rican photographs of fruit trees, fauna, rare birds, exotic animals of the Osa Peninsula!
The Osa Peninsula displays many restaurants, shopping, Internet access, friendly locals, entertainment, so many affordable tours, the best whale and dolphin watching in the world, experienced guides for snorkeling, scuba diving, ocean fishing, river fishing, horseback riding and so much more!
Sierpe provides Costa Rican tours on the Rio Sierpe, known for hosting the largest mangrove reserve in Latin America, where you will see Toucan colors come alive and hear the Howler Monkeys howl.
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The Térraba-Sierpe National Wetlands is situated where the mouths of the Sierpe and Térraba rivers meet. Also the habitat for a grand variety of indigenous animals, birds; such as the Macaw and reptiles including turtles, spoonbills, crocodiles; monkeys, herons, kingfishers, caimans and frogs, these wonderful wetlands are an amazing place to tour, and are a must-see when in Sierpe.
The Sierpe river is also known for world record sport fishing all year long! There are many local hook and bait shops in town which rent out equipment to tourists on a regular basis and guided fishing expeditions are always available; catch and cook up some Red Snapper or Snook for dinner! The Sierpe River in Costa Rica flows into the Pacific Ocean and is home to some of the largest mangroves in the world. |
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In Sierpe you can take a Sierpe boat tour to see costa rican monkeys, huge crocodiles and caimans, rare exotic wildlife and hundreds of different bird species including the Macaw and Toucan. Drake Bay boat taxi leaves town at 9:30am & 2:30pm
Bird Watching in the Osa Peninsula in Sierpe, Costa Rica is amazing with over
900 different species to be discovered! |
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How to get to Sierpe de Osa, Costa Rica (2.5 hour drive from Manuel Antonio)
A 30 minute boat ride from the Pacific Ocean along the Rio Sierpe, and 15 km south of Palmar Sur- Palmar Norte, only a few miles from the Pan American Highway, this vacation destination is ideal for explorers truly wishing to emerge themselves amongst the trees and wildlife only imaginable in, what we call, Osa Paradise.
Option A: The best way to get to Sierpe is to catch a domestic flight with "Nature Air" (approximately $150 per person; pack light) from the Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmar Sur, then take a taxi (7000 Colones) or the Sierpe Palmar bus (350 Colones) into Sierpe. The bus leaves Palmar and drives to Sierpe every 2 hours on the hour.
Option B: The other way to get to Palmar Sur is to take a taxi from San Jose International Airport, Costa Rica to the "Tracopa" bus station downtown and buy a bus ticket ($8.00 per person) to Palmar Norte. If your flight arrives late in the day, get your ticket and spend the night in Alajuela. Contact us and we can make you a reservation close to the airport!
A 30 minute boat ride from the Pacific Ocean along the Rio Sierpe, and 15 km south of Palmar Sur- Palmar Norte, only a few miles from the Pan American Highway, this vacation destination is ideal for explorers truly wishing to emerge themselves amongst the trees and wildlife only imaginable in, what we call, Osa Paradise.
Option A: The best way to get to Sierpe is to catch a domestic flight with "Nature Air" (approximately $150 per person; pack light) from the Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmar Sur, then take a taxi (7000 Colones) or the Sierpe Palmar bus (350 Colones) into Sierpe. The bus leaves Palmar and drives to Sierpe every 2 hours on the hour.
Option B: The other way to get to Palmar Sur is to take a taxi from San Jose International Airport, Costa Rica to the "Tracopa" bus station downtown and buy a bus ticket ($8.00 per person) to Palmar Norte. If your flight arrives late in the day, get your ticket and spend the night in Alajuela. Contact us and we can make you a reservation close to the airport!
Option C: Take a Rental Vehicle: National Rent-A-Car Central: (506) 2242-7878 or Airport Location: (506) 2440-0084 www.Natcar.Com and drive yourself! Follow the Pan American Highway to Palmar Norte and take the exit to Sierpe on your right directly after the Rio Grande bridge.
Option D: Hire a private driver to pick you up at the airport and bring you to Sierpe.
Option D: Hire a private driver to pick you up at the airport and bring you to Sierpe.
