The South Pacific region, it has been referred to as "one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world". La Amistad International Park in the "Osa Peninsula", the latter declared by UNESCO as "Patrimony of Humanity"

The protection of the region's natural habitat has been augmented by the efforts of private citizens. They have founded reserves designed to promote sustainable use of the tropical rainforests through eco-tourism, sustainable forestry, and reforestation.

The region is also home to the largest concentration of indigenous people in the country - most of whom retain very strong cultural traditions such as dress and ceremonies. These groups are the Guaymis, the Cabe and Borucas. One of the most well known indigenous festivals is held every New Year's Eve by the Borucas called Fiesta de los Diablitos.

Activities available: Hiking, Bird watching, Boat tours, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Sport fishing, Kayaking, Surfing.

Corcovado National Park covers much of the Osa Peninsula and is a repository for some of the nation’s greatest wildlife treasures. The park is part of the Corcovado Conservation Area, encompassing adjacent forest reserves and other protected areas. The climate at Corcovado on the coast and plains and in the valleys is generally hot and very humid. The climate in the highlands, which reach 745 meters above sea level, is mainly cool, more as a result of the cloud cover than the height. Average annual rainfall is 4500-7000mm.

Its 41,788 hectares encompass eight habitats, from mangrove swamp and jolillo palm grove to mountain forest. The park protects more than 400 species of birds (20 are endemic), 116 of amphibians and reptiles, 500 species of trees, and 139 of mammals. Corcovado´s wildlife is a good place to spot the red-eyed tree frog; four species of turtles –green, pacific ridley, hawksbill, leatherback –nest on the park beaches. The wildlife within the park is varied and prolific, some of the protected species are: scarlet macaw, ocelot, tapirs, harpy eagle, crocodiles, spider, howler, squirrel and white-faced capuchin monkeys, poison dark frog, and more…

Once there you’ll have no problem choosing among the variety of hotels in the area: Golfo Dulce Lodge, Cocodrile Bay Lodge, Iguana Lodge, Casa Corcovado Lodge, Bahia Esmeralda, etc. All with the best accomodations to enjoy your stay at the Osa Peninsula. If you need more options to lodge, please visit All South Pacific Coast Hotels Accomodations

For more information on visiting Costa Rica to view this spectacular event please visit Costa Rica’s TravelWEB @ www.crica.com, or by calling our toll free number at 1-800-788-7857 .