Corcovado Jungle Adventure
(4 days / 3 nights)

Four days of adventure begin as your plane takes off from San José and flies over rugged mountains, lush jungles and flat farmland, en route to Costa Rica’s wild southern Pacific coast. Your final destination, La Paloma Jungle Lode, is hidden within a 150-acre reserve. Only 15 minutes away by boat, the entrance to Corcovado National Park opens its doors to many of Central America’s endangered species, and is the last substantial tract of Pacific lowland rain forest in the region.

The cross-country flight takes less than an hour, touching down in Palmar Sur. Guests are then transported to Drake Bay by boat, passing by the mangroves that line the Sierpe River. The expert boat captain skillfully navigates the high waves and brings you into the dreamy blue waters of Drake Bay, named after Sir Francis Drake, who anchored there in 1579.

The remoteness of the rainforest and La Paloma lodge’s rustic construction combine to create a dream-like setting perfect honeymooners and nature lovers alike. The lodge offers a wealth of options to occupy your time, these include restful naps, elegant meals, splashing around in the spring-fed pool, or quietly listening to exotic jungle sounds while relaxing at the bar.

The following two days will be packed with adventure, including an unbelievable snorkeling excursion at Caño Island, and a guided hike into Corcovado National Park.

National Geographic Magazine called the park “one of the most biologically intense places on earth.” The park’s trails run through thousands of acres of virgin rainforest, amid countless species of plants and some of Central America’s endangered animals. The forest canopy soars high overhead, while orchid-draped trees form natural roofs over clear sparkling streams.

The park has Costa Rica’s greatest concentration of wildlife, and includes 13 major ecosystems within its borders.

Optional Tours:

Scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and canoeing.
Scuba Diving Adventures: Caño Island offers some of the best diving in the southwestern Pacific. Beautiful, intricate coral reefs provide shelter for colorful marine life. Lessons are available for guests without experience in scuba diving but who wish to learn. Guests can contact instructors, who offer lessons ranging from beginner level up to PADI certification.

Some oft-sighted creatures include schools of barracudas, giant manta rays, large stingrays and sleek reef sharks, which approach out of curiosity. The water is perfect for diving, with temperatures holding steady in the low 80s year round. These ideal water conditions, together with the wonderful diversity of tropical marine life and outstanding visibility, create the perfect environment in which to explore the intense submarine beauty that lies off the southern shores of Costa Rica.