Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Today we explored one of the wildest National Parks that this wonderful country holds. With around 130,000 acres of protected primary rainforest and being one of the most remote areas of Costa Rica, this region is a sanctuary tof biodiversity. With about 139 species of mammals(which represent about 10% of the total of the Americas), 116 species of amphibians and more than 350 bird species, this is always an amazing place to explore and is located in the pacific side of Costa Rica, near Panama and part of the tip of the Osa Peninsula.
This morning we went down to shore at a beautiful place called Caletas, a privately owned property adjacent to Corcovado National Park. We had the opportunity to do walks around the area, some horseback riding and we were able to observe the always impressive scarlet macaws of the region. This endangered species is in its largest Central American concentration in this national park.
After a magnificent lunch prepared by the galley, we repositioned our ship to an area called San Pedrillo, one of the three entrances to the Corcovado National Park. As we landed we were amazed by the lush vegetation and the intensity of the green pristine rainforest that surrounded us. The view of this primary rainforest is impressive. Massive trees extend out of the canopy as far as 150 feet above the ground. Seeds, flowers and fruits of shapes and sizes are seen in the trees.
Some went in the forest to explore several of the trails that this park offers, and discover many species of animals. Among those sighted were Central American spider monkeys, black mantled howler monkeys, white throated capuchin monkeys, white nosed coati, numerous scarlet macaws, black throated trogons and king vultures.
Today we explored one of the wildest National Parks that this wonderful country holds. With around 130,000 acres of protected primary rainforest and being one of the most remote areas of Costa Rica, this region is a sanctuary tof biodiversity. With about 139 species of mammals(which represent about 10% of the total of the Americas), 116 species of amphibians and more than 350 bird species, this is always an amazing place to explore and is located in the pacific side of Costa Rica, near Panama and part of the tip of the Osa Peninsula.
This morning we went down to shore at a beautiful place called Caletas, a privately owned property adjacent to Corcovado National Park. We had the opportunity to do walks around the area, some horseback riding and we were able to observe the always impressive scarlet macaws of the region. This endangered species is in its largest Central American concentration in this national park.
After a magnificent lunch prepared by the galley, we repositioned our ship to an area called San Pedrillo, one of the three entrances to the Corcovado National Park. As we landed we were amazed by the lush vegetation and the intensity of the green pristine rainforest that surrounded us. The view of this primary rainforest is impressive. Massive trees extend out of the canopy as far as 150 feet above the ground. Seeds, flowers and fruits of shapes and sizes are seen in the trees.
Some went in the forest to explore several of the trails that this park offers, and discover many species of animals. Among those sighted were Central American spider monkeys, black mantled howler monkeys, white throated capuchin monkeys, white nosed coati, numerous scarlet macaws, black throated trogons and king vultures.
