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  1. hikeaway avatar

    Need help planning Costa Rica Trip

    by hikeaway 30 April 2012

    We are planning on going to Costa Rica in May (yes, this year). I would like to hike/trek for 3-4 days and then lounge for a day or two.…

  2. jaguarman_corcovado avatar

    RE: Update from Corcovado National Park

    by jaguarman_corcovado 21 April 2012

    Hi Reb-Ned, Your plan sounds perfect. Hike in to Sirena on day one, enjoy the jungle on day two, and on day three, hike out to Carate…

  3. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Update from Corcovado National Park

    by SoloHobo 19 April 2012

    May is not a problem rain wise. It is 2 hours from Pt Jimenez to Carate on the collectivo, then its 45 minutes on the beach to La Leona…

  4. Reb_Nad avatar

    Re: Update from Corcovado National Park

    by Reb_Nad 19 April 2012

    Hi Ballardo, My boyfriend and I are thinking about visiting Corcovado at around the 10th of may. Is it advisible to go at this time…

  5. dwsmith78 avatar

    One week trip to Costa Rica in July

    by dwsmith78 11 April 2012

    We're(wife and I) planing our first trip to CR. It looks like we'll fly into CR on a Saturday morning and fly out the next a Saturday…

  6. jaguarman_corcovado avatar

    RE: Solohobo - Drake Bay to Puerto Jimenez?

    by jaguarman_corcovado 08 April 2012

    Just a note, 6 hours from either Los Patos to Sirena or La Leona to Sirena (or opposite direction) is the bare minimum required for this…

  7. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Solohobo - Drake Bay to Puerto Jimenez?

    by SoloHobo 06 April 2012

    You can take a boat from Sierrpe to Drake Bay. From DB you can base, and go as a day trip to Corcovado to the San Pedrillo Ranger station,…

  8. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Update from Corcovado National Park

    by SoloHobo 05 April 2012

    1) Is it better to start at Los Patos and end at Carate or the reverse? It seems like it might be better to go from Carate to Palma if…

  9. kkcostarica avatar

    Re: Update from Corcovado National Park

    by kkcostarica 05 April 2012

    I am planning a trip in the Osa in mid-september and would love to do the circuit from Los Patos to Carate. We are cool with hiking in…

  10. RazorRen avatar

    RE: one week in costa rica - best travel options?

    by RazorRen 24 March 2012

    If you want to spend time down at Corcovado National Park while landing in Liberia and going for a week then realistically, by the time…

  11. AinsleyCanada avatar

    First time to Costa Rica

    by AinsleyCanada 16 March 2012

    Hey Everyone!!! I am new to this site, and new to travelling in general. I plan to go to Costa Rica in Mid April for around ten days…

  12. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Hotel/lodge recommendations for Corcovado/Osa Peninsula?

    by SoloHobo 12 March 2012

    Do you plan on doing the Loop hike and sleeping at Sirena Ranger Station? If you are doing the Pt Jimenez>Los Patos>Sirena>La Leona>Carate…

  13. trek_12 avatar

    Re: Guide for Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica last week of March 2012?

    by trek_12 05 March 2012

    Hello Brazil007, I will send you a message in your inbox as well with an outline of my plans.

  14. Brazil007 avatar

    Re: Guide for Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica last week of March 2012?

    by Brazil007 03 March 2012

    Hello, my sister and I are planning on travelling in the park that week as well, and hoping to stay a couple of nights in Sierena doing…

  15. howemark avatar

    Corcovado National Park - Interested in overnight trip from Drake bay area

    by howemark 02 March 2012

    Costa Rica trip in March. We are 2 Americans (adults) and will be staying in Drake Bay area from March 30 thru April 2 (4 days). I'm looking…

  16. gocnl avatar

    Re: Best place in Costa Rica to see primates?

    by gocnl 02 March 2012

    I haven't been to the other areas that wiremu suggests so cannot compare but Sirena Biological station in the middle of Corcovado National…

  17. trek_12 avatar

    Re: Guide for Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica last week of March 2012?

    by trek_12 23 February 2012

    Hi phishfood, Thanks for your note. I sent you a private message with a bit more information.

  18. phishfood avatar

    Re: Guide for Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica last week of March 2012?

    by phishfood 23 February 2012

    Hi, I know that this is short notice, but I am also looking for people to hike with in late March - thinking 23rd-25th. I was wanting…

  19. thcguy123 avatar

    Tour Recomendations - OSA PENNINSULA

    by thcguy123 22 February 2012

    We are going to be in Drake Bay for three days. We have looked around a little and seen the following that looked kind of cool: -…

  20. spunkymel avatar

    Re: After Corcovado NP, what to prioritize?

    by spunkymel 19 February 2012

    TRIP REPORT: Just back from CR. I had 12 days, so basically 10 days in the country. Here's a quick summary of what I did and liked/di…

  21. thcguy123 avatar

    SANDALS vs SHOES - Costa Rica

    by thcguy123 16 February 2012

    Some of your have already chimed in on both sides of this question and it is confusing me. Some say bring hybrid sandals are fine, some…

  22. amalina14 avatar

    RE: Tips for keeping SAFE while hiking Corcovado National Park

    by amalina14 15 February 2012

    Thanks so much for these replies. They're extremely helpful.

  23. jaguarman_corcovado avatar

    RE: Tips for keeping SAFE while hiking Corcovado National Park

    by jaguarman_corcovado 13 February 2012

    You will likely encounter rivers that are about shin deep - the water will cover your feet and ankles and could go as far as the knees…

  24. braden7 avatar

    Re: Guide for Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica last week of March 2012?

    by braden7 13 February 2012

    Which days are you going in particular? Let me know.

  25. amalina14 avatar

    Re: Tips for keeping SAFE while hiking Corcovado National Park

    by amalina14 11 February 2012

    All of this information is really helpful, thanks for posting. I was wondering about shoe wear -- I just purchased a pair of waterproof…

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