Cabo Matapalo & Around

Introducing Cabo Matapalo & Around

About 17km south of Puerto Jiménez, the forested Cabo Matapalo juts out into the Pacific Ocean marking the entrance to the Golfo Dulce. It’s prime real estate, containing miles of pristine beaches (some of which offer the Osa’s best surfing). A network of trails traverses theses foothills, which are largely uninhabited except for the creatures that come down from the Reserva Forestal Golfo Dulce. The wildlife sighting opportunities in this area are excellent: scarlet macaw, brown pelican and all breeds of heron are frequently sighted on these beaches; while four species of monkey, sloth, coati, agouti and anteater also roam these parts. This little cape is also home to its own little community of luxurious lodges and beachside rental properties. Otherwise, facilities are extremely limited.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2009