Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa

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Los Santos Forest Reserve. Costa Rica

Why visit Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa

From the chilly heights of Cerro Chirripó (12532ft, 3820m) to the steamy coastal jungles of the Península de Osa, this sector of Costa Rica encompasses some of the country's most remote land. Vast tracts of forest remain untouched in Parque Internacional La Amistad, and the country's most visible indigenous groups – the Bribrí, Cabécar, Boruc and Ngöbe – maintain traditional ways of living in their territories.

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  1. 1 Spotting leatherback turtles on the shores of Tortuguero National Park during a scenic boat tour
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