Osa Peninsula & Corcovado National Park
That’s right folks, guess what! Finally, the magnificent rain forest of Osa Península woke up replete with bright morning life. The monumental tropical clouds loaded up and it actually rained over Corcovado National Park. As a courageous early birding group prepared to go ashore with the first light, Corcovado meticulously showed our guests the definite reason to call this area a true primeval rain forest. Nevertheless, the pleasant rain was no obstacle for enjoying the sounds of the awakening critters, the colors of flashing understory birds and the fresh fragrance of Mother Nature. Later on, after a tasty breakfast served on board the Sea Voyager, our guests continued with the activities planned for the morning in Bahía Caletas. Some improvised “cowboys” went horseback riding while many more people enjoyed the exuberance of this unparalleled region of Costa Rica.
All of our guests returned for lunch while the vessel repositioned to Corcovado. Corcovado National Park contains approximately 140 species of mammals, 367 birds, 117 amphibians and reptiles, 40 types of freshwater fish, and it is estimated that there are some 10,000 types of insects. The park is sanctuary to the largest population of scarlet macaws in the country. Moreover, Corcovado is home to several species of birds, which are either endemic or whose distribution is very restricted. This park is unquestionably the most raw, challenging and rewarding park in Costa Rica.
Our guests happily took advantage of the park facilities and explored the fascinating trails along with the naturalists. The staff helped with revealing the intricate and mysterious world under the forest magic spell. Some guests decided to try a relatively easy flat stroll along the beach and the reward was phenomenal. Everyone on that walk was particularly moved by the multicolored dancers that filled the air with squeaking sounds and imaginary sketches on the sky. The scarlet macaws simply took our breath away while they soared through the palms, the tree tops and the ceaseless blue of the Pacific Ocean. Troops of playful monkeys leisurely accompanied our guests on their way out of Corcovado. The sunset announced the end of a wonderful and incredibly productive day in the wilderness. Lots of birds, mammals and reptiles were sighted by our guests before it was time to come back and start recollecting an array of very gratifying memories lived in the rain forests of Costa Rica
The Sea Voyager decided to spend the night in a very calm cove known as Drake Bay. The dark night became the owner of these realms as our guests prepared for the following day of the expedition.
That’s right folks, guess what! Finally, the magnificent rain forest of Osa Península woke up replete with bright morning life. The monumental tropical clouds loaded up and it actually rained over Corcovado National Park. As a courageous early birding group prepared to go ashore with the first light, Corcovado meticulously showed our guests the definite reason to call this area a true primeval rain forest. Nevertheless, the pleasant rain was no obstacle for enjoying the sounds of the awakening critters, the colors of flashing understory birds and the fresh fragrance of Mother Nature. Later on, after a tasty breakfast served on board the Sea Voyager, our guests continued with the activities planned for the morning in Bahía Caletas. Some improvised “cowboys” went horseback riding while many more people enjoyed the exuberance of this unparalleled region of Costa Rica.
All of our guests returned for lunch while the vessel repositioned to Corcovado. Corcovado National Park contains approximately 140 species of mammals, 367 birds, 117 amphibians and reptiles, 40 types of freshwater fish, and it is estimated that there are some 10,000 types of insects. The park is sanctuary to the largest population of scarlet macaws in the country. Moreover, Corcovado is home to several species of birds, which are either endemic or whose distribution is very restricted. This park is unquestionably the most raw, challenging and rewarding park in Costa Rica.
Our guests happily took advantage of the park facilities and explored the fascinating trails along with the naturalists. The staff helped with revealing the intricate and mysterious world under the forest magic spell. Some guests decided to try a relatively easy flat stroll along the beach and the reward was phenomenal. Everyone on that walk was particularly moved by the multicolored dancers that filled the air with squeaking sounds and imaginary sketches on the sky. The scarlet macaws simply took our breath away while they soared through the palms, the tree tops and the ceaseless blue of the Pacific Ocean. Troops of playful monkeys leisurely accompanied our guests on their way out of Corcovado. The sunset announced the end of a wonderful and incredibly productive day in the wilderness. Lots of birds, mammals and reptiles were sighted by our guests before it was time to come back and start recollecting an array of very gratifying memories lived in the rain forests of Costa Rica
The Sea Voyager decided to spend the night in a very calm cove known as Drake Bay. The dark night became the owner of these realms as our guests prepared for the following day of the expedition.
