Wildlifeof Costa Rica
Wildlife in Corcovado National Park
Puntarenas
Remote lowland rainforest on the Pacific coast of the Osa Peninsula, reached on foot or by boat to the ranger stations at Sirena, San Pedrillo and La Leona. Tapirs, peccaries, scarlet macaws, all four monkey species, anteaters and jaguars live here, and Sirena is the best-known area for watching wildlife.
Highlights
- Baird's tapir and peccaries
- All four Costa Rican monkeys
- Scarlet macaws and wild coastline
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Corcovado National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Corcovado National Park include Central American Tapir, Jaguar, White-lipped Peccary, Collared Peccary, Scarlet Macaw, Central American Spider Monkey, Central American Squirrel Monkey, White-faced Capuchin, Mantled Howler, Northern Tamandua, Terciopelo and American Crocodile. Highlights: Baird's tapir and peccaries.
- Where is Corcovado National Park?
- Corcovado National Park is in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (about 8.55°, -83.58°).
- What are the highlights of Corcovado National Park?
- Baird's tapir and peccaries, All four Costa Rican monkeys and Scarlet macaws and wild coastline.