The South Pacific is a unique region with some of the most impressive natural wonders that Costa Rica has to offer, here is the Manuel Antonio and Marine Ballena National Parks, Chirripo, sites in indigenous areas, the Terraba-Sierpe mangroves, the Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park. The South Pacific of Costa Rica offers fantastic opportunities for adventure, whale watching tour, sports fishing, diving, surfing, rafting, paragliding, mountain climbing, bird watching, excellent beaches and natural attractions to enjoy.
Surf Board Shapers
Surf Board Shapers ~ by Trevor Brown Thousands of people coming from all regions of the country for contests and events have made surfing one of Costa Rica’s most popular sports. However, surfing is much more than […]
Meaningful Experiences in Nature
If you ask a group of nature lovers if they have experienced memorable events in the presence of a plant, an animal, or an ecosystem, there is a good chance, they will tell you they […]
FLYING MAMMALS ~ Biodiversity Among Bats
~ by Jack EwingAs a kid growing up in Colorado I remember catching glimpses of dark forms darting back and forth across the summer sky. “Those are bats,” commented my dad. “They eat insects.” Many years later, living at […]
The Gentle Giants of Parque Reptilandia
~ by Roel de PleckerParque Reptilandia is home to a big variety of native and exotic species. One of these exotic species is our African spurred tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata). They are Africa’s largest mainland tortoises with a carapace length […]
The Talamanca Range: a wall and a protective sanctuary
~ by Luis Gutiérrez Galera Christened with a Spanish name, the Talamanca Range was praised as a highly religious site by Costa Rican indigenous people such as the Bribri and Cabécar, who had lived there for a […]
The Golden Tennis Ball
The Silky Anteater, the golden tennis ball at Hacienda Baru By Jack Ewing Photos by Jack Ewing We started a list of species for Hacienda Barú and the surrounding areas in 1987. By 1994, all […]
Alexander Skutch, birds and much more
~ by Susana GarcíaAlexander Skutch was the most famous Neotropical ornithologist of the 20th century. After traveling to many Central and South American countries, he settled on a farm in Santa Elena de General that he called Los Cusingos. Here […]
Interview with a Biologist Specialized in Birds
~ by Dagmar ReinhardWhat’s your occupation, Susana? — “I’m a biologist specialized in zoology.” Are you a specialist in birds? — “Yes. I carry out censuses and monitoring; I develop workshops for specialized guides and others for the public, and […]
Chamber of Tourism Meeting
~ by Dagmar Reinhard In February, the 49th Business Meeting, organized by CATUOSA (Osa Chamber of Tourism) and chaired by Mr. Luis Centeno, was held at the PZ Country Club Hotel in San Isidro. Right in the heart of Pérez Zeledón […]
Duo Aurélie Riant & Anthony Gómez
~ by Dagmar Reinhard Aurélie is a young girl from Nova Scotia (Canada) with a remarkable voice. She received her first classical singing lessons when she was eight years old, followed by guitar and keyboard classes. When she […]
Have Fun and Be Safe on the beach!
~ by Nate Bright The Costa Ballena region is famous for its beautiful beaches, and we hope you take full advantage of them! Here are some great safety tips to keep in mind as you play in […]
Here you can find contact information and bus schedules to San Isidro de Perez Zeledon, Quepos, Dominical, Uvita, Palmar, Sierpe, Puerto Jimenez at the Osa Peninsula, Golfito, Ciudad Neily, Panamanian border and David (Panama).
The cheapest way to travel is always by bus, in Costa Rica the public bus transport is very good and you can find buses to reach any part of the country.
On almost all bus routes, there is at least one stop along the way where passengers can stretch out, make use of sanitary services and have a snack. Most units traveling to different destinations are modern and offer amenities to travelers.