Mixing With the Anteaters, Crocodiles and Eagles in Costa Rica
As conservation areas around the world come under more and more pressure it is refreshing to know what the Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica is still heavily protected by the government, admired by tourists and allows you to enjoy the company of an array of animals, reptiles, insects and fauna.
This is your chance to venture off the beaten track, away from the luxuries of modern-day tourism and to cast your eyes across some amazing sights.
You will walk away from the Corcovado National Park with memories, experiences and stories which you can tell your grandchildren in years to come.
This is like nothing you will ever have seen before, it will take you back in time and perhaps once again we can all begin to appreciate the impact that the human race is continuing to have on other inhabitants of this planet.
Where is the Corcovado National Park? The Corcovado National Park is situated in south-western Costa Rica and is accessible through Puerto Jiménez (a daylong bus journey from San Jose to whet your appetite) or Drake Bay.
The fact that the park itself covers around 425 km² makes it one of the largest national parks in the world and when you take into account it incorporates around 13 different types of vegetation you will be astounded to learn about the inhabitants of this region! The opportunity to take a look at nature as it was intended, wildlife running free in their own habitat and the birds singing a happy tune is not only attracting tourists but also nationals from Costa Rica.
What does Corcovado National Park have to offer? The park was established back in October 1975 and National Geographic recently described it as one "the most biologically intense places on earth in terms of biodiversity" which is certainly something coming from this renowned authority.
So what makes Corcovado National Park so special? Such is the size of the park that you will have the opportunity to see animals relaxed in their home environment, birds singing overhead, bright fauna and vegetation much of which is untouched by human hands.
True, you will be able to venture into the forest, paddle through the rivers and make your way across some of the more sparse areas of the national park but ultimately you are the visitor and the wildlife are at home! Endangered species We may look back in 50 years time at the array of animals which are extinct and those depleted in number with no chance of recovery.
A visit to Costa Rica will allow you to cast your eyes across the endangered Baird's Tapir, watch the so-called Harpy Eagle flying high and also give you the chance to see some of the last remaining Jaguars in Central America.
You will also come across an array of different species of monkey, Pumas as well as spiders and other insects which you will never have heard of before.
Poison dart frogs, three toed sloths, two toed sloths and even Bull Sharks and American crocodiles will be just a short distance from you as you venture through the park.
There is a relatively small admission fee for non-Costa Rican visitors to the region although you do have the chance to stay overnight in some of the luxury lodges, or fend for yourself in the various campsites across the park.
Why visit Corcovado National Park? The size of the park is enormous, the breadth of wildlife is astounding, the scenery and the fauna will have you rubbing your eyes in astonishment and the fact that you can actually venture around the park will make this an unforgettable experience.
There are obviously safety aspects to take into consideration such as the appearance of Bull Sharks across some of the larger river crossings you may have to navigate, the infamous spider monkeys which will think nothing of your urinating on you from high up a tree although set this against the soft flutter of 220 different types of butterfly.
The sweet murmurings of the hummingbird and the breathtaking sea turtle nests across the enormous beaches are also a sight to behold.
This is before we even begin to talk about the amazing scenery! In many ways this is an area of the world which has been left in something of a time warp due to its location.
It was only during the 1960s that the government began to cultivate the enormous rainforests and the area became a gold mining hotspot (this is no longer a problem as the vast majority of prospectors have been evicted by the authorities).
There seems to be a willingness and determination amongst the Costa Rican government to secure the future of the Corcovado National Park, its inhabitants, its fauna and its breathtaking views.
This is a part of the world which offers so much in the way of variation, both in terms of wildlife and fauna, that you do literally have 13 different types of vegetation attracting a whole variety of different species.
Whether looking to take a year out from university, taking in Costa Rica as part of your travels around the world or perhaps you are a first-time backpacker, the Corcovado National Park is certainly a venue which you should put on your to do list.
This is your chance to venture off the beaten track, away from the luxuries of modern-day tourism and to cast your eyes across some amazing sights.
You will walk away from the Corcovado National Park with memories, experiences and stories which you can tell your grandchildren in years to come.
This is like nothing you will ever have seen before, it will take you back in time and perhaps once again we can all begin to appreciate the impact that the human race is continuing to have on other inhabitants of this planet.
Where is the Corcovado National Park? The Corcovado National Park is situated in south-western Costa Rica and is accessible through Puerto Jiménez (a daylong bus journey from San Jose to whet your appetite) or Drake Bay.
The fact that the park itself covers around 425 km² makes it one of the largest national parks in the world and when you take into account it incorporates around 13 different types of vegetation you will be astounded to learn about the inhabitants of this region! The opportunity to take a look at nature as it was intended, wildlife running free in their own habitat and the birds singing a happy tune is not only attracting tourists but also nationals from Costa Rica.
What does Corcovado National Park have to offer? The park was established back in October 1975 and National Geographic recently described it as one "the most biologically intense places on earth in terms of biodiversity" which is certainly something coming from this renowned authority.
So what makes Corcovado National Park so special? Such is the size of the park that you will have the opportunity to see animals relaxed in their home environment, birds singing overhead, bright fauna and vegetation much of which is untouched by human hands.
True, you will be able to venture into the forest, paddle through the rivers and make your way across some of the more sparse areas of the national park but ultimately you are the visitor and the wildlife are at home! Endangered species We may look back in 50 years time at the array of animals which are extinct and those depleted in number with no chance of recovery.
A visit to Costa Rica will allow you to cast your eyes across the endangered Baird's Tapir, watch the so-called Harpy Eagle flying high and also give you the chance to see some of the last remaining Jaguars in Central America.
You will also come across an array of different species of monkey, Pumas as well as spiders and other insects which you will never have heard of before.
Poison dart frogs, three toed sloths, two toed sloths and even Bull Sharks and American crocodiles will be just a short distance from you as you venture through the park.
There is a relatively small admission fee for non-Costa Rican visitors to the region although you do have the chance to stay overnight in some of the luxury lodges, or fend for yourself in the various campsites across the park.
Why visit Corcovado National Park? The size of the park is enormous, the breadth of wildlife is astounding, the scenery and the fauna will have you rubbing your eyes in astonishment and the fact that you can actually venture around the park will make this an unforgettable experience.
There are obviously safety aspects to take into consideration such as the appearance of Bull Sharks across some of the larger river crossings you may have to navigate, the infamous spider monkeys which will think nothing of your urinating on you from high up a tree although set this against the soft flutter of 220 different types of butterfly.
The sweet murmurings of the hummingbird and the breathtaking sea turtle nests across the enormous beaches are also a sight to behold.
This is before we even begin to talk about the amazing scenery! In many ways this is an area of the world which has been left in something of a time warp due to its location.
It was only during the 1960s that the government began to cultivate the enormous rainforests and the area became a gold mining hotspot (this is no longer a problem as the vast majority of prospectors have been evicted by the authorities).
There seems to be a willingness and determination amongst the Costa Rican government to secure the future of the Corcovado National Park, its inhabitants, its fauna and its breathtaking views.
This is a part of the world which offers so much in the way of variation, both in terms of wildlife and fauna, that you do literally have 13 different types of vegetation attracting a whole variety of different species.
Whether looking to take a year out from university, taking in Costa Rica as part of your travels around the world or perhaps you are a first-time backpacker, the Corcovado National Park is certainly a venue which you should put on your to do list.
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