Costa Rica
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Rainforests, powdery beaches, white-water rivers and towering volcanoes: this relaxed Central American country offers exceptional wilderness adventures in stunning landscapes.
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Piedras Blancas National Park
Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Last updated: 05 April, 2024
Piedras Blancas is far less visited or well-known than neighbouring Corcovado National Park on the Osa peninsula, yet it’s equally biodiverse and its landscapes are even more stunning.
The primary rainforest drips with waterfalls and drops to a deep-water fjord where whales calve; black sand beaches spread to extensive mangrove forests.
The hiking, kayaking and scuba diving are wonderful.
Logistics
Price: Free
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 8+
When: All year around
Getting there & doing it
The only way to visit is to stay in one of the scattering of jungle lodges on the mainland opposite the Osa peninsula. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is the best of these – with rustic-chic comfort and a full range of wildlife and light adventure tours into the National Park.
When to do it
The best time to visit is the dry season, from November to April.
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