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RE: Cloud forests in Costa Rica

by jaguarman_corcovado 02 July 2011

One of my favorite cloud forests are in La Amistad International Park. The area around Las Tables is remote and untraveled (almost) by…
Re: Where to go in Latin America for animals, wilderness, adventure, culture?

by jaguarman_corcovado 11 June 2011

I have to agree with #1 about jaguar sightings. They are few and far between, and I know of poeple who's profession it is to search for…
Re: hot springs in Osa Peninsula

by jaguarman_corcovado 16 March 2011

In the southern zone, you can also find hotsprings (more like warmsprings) at Agua Caliente which is a small pueblo on the way into La…
La Amistad hiking is fantastic ! Monteverde-Arenal not so much ...

by guermonprez 30 November 2010

Hello Just a quick post to share my experience about Costa Rica. I love nature and relax people, and there's plenty of both in Costa…
RE: Costa Rica Rainforest without a guide?

by jaguarman_corcovado 08 November 2010

Definitely search the forum for information on Corcovado National Park as that might interest you. Also for an off the beaten track cloud…
RE: rafting-hiking- bus

by jaguarman_corcovado 01 November 2010

mylfrans, you wrote "I need to have a little bit more info about staying in the spare ranger dorm room in Amistad park... " It is not…
RE: First Time to Costa Rica - Need Advice

by jaguarman_corcovado 28 October 2010

Hi Alan3, I wrote this a few days ago regarding La Amistad: One of my all time off-the-beaten track places for an authentic experience…
RE: Itinary questions

by jaguarman_corcovado 23 October 2010

One of my all time off-the-beaten track places for an authentic experience with both the natural and human world is in the cloud forest…
RE: Recommendations for after Corcovado

by jaguarman_corcovado 14 October 2010

jessbemia - congrats on your upcoming wedding. you will be in heaven at Lapa Rios, the perfect mix of pampering and adventure on the Osa.…
HELP!

by milese 09 August 2010

Hey everyone, I am planning a trip to Panama January 2011. Whilst this is quite far away, i need some help now for reasons unrelated.…
Re: National Parks

by jaguardman 17 June 2010

Pura Vida Kevin, Take a look at Corcovado National Park in Southern Costa Rica on the Osa Peninsula. It is widely considered the crown…
RE: Volunteering with ASVO in Corcovado

by jaguardman 07 June 2010

Gareth, Wow, this sounds like a real adventure! Two months in Corcovado. Be prepared for a lot of rain, and a lot of hard work. I know…
Re: Bus to David (or Panama City)

by jaguardman 04 June 2010

I believe that there is a ticabus that leaves San Jose at 23:00 and arrives in David at 8am the following morning. They are located at…
RE: The Road Less Traveled?

by jaguardman 03 June 2010

travis1212, These types of things are often difficult to find on the internet. Keep your schedule flexible and plan to talk to LOCALS…
RE: Where would you go? (3 weeks off the beaten track in Costa Rica)

by jaguardman 27 May 2010

Sounds like a good start. Here's an idea... -Catch a bus to San Isidro and hike Cerro Chirripo, the highest in Costa Rica. -Back in…
RE: day trips from Puerto Jimenez to Corcovado

by jaguardman 26 May 2010

Sure, SoloHobo's suggestion is right on the mark. Many people hire a guide in Puerto Jimenez, then take the 6am Public Collectivo from…
RE: Costa Rica - honeymoon packages

by jaguardman 26 May 2010

Gernerdelle - Congratulations! Costa Rica is an amazing place for a honeymoon! You write: "Looking for mix of luxury (but not crazy!)…
RE: surf chill towns

by jaguardman 25 May 2010

Have you considered Pavones. I like it for it's super chill atmosphere, small town location, beautiful sunsets, and nice people. It's…
RE: osa or drake bay

by jaguardman 25 May 2010

Agree with rexman24 and vilmarlopez62. Make Puerto Jimenez your base for exploring the Osa Peninsula. Drake Bay is a small town on the…
RE: Going ot Costa Rica

by jaguardman 24 May 2010

If your interested in nature, the rainforests, and viewing birds and animals, consider checking out the Osa Peninsula. It's pretty far…
RE: Reservation for Corcovado

by jaguardman 24 May 2010

There are tour operators in Drake who can help you sort it all out for day trips. From Drake, you will most likely boat into Sirena for…
RE: Hot Springs

by jaguardman 24 May 2010

You will find a beautiful small pool along the Coto River in Agua Caliente near San Vito and La Amistad International Park. It's a nice…
RE: Matina/Bataan

by jaguardman 21 May 2010

I just visited about 2 weeks ago. I stayed on the road to the waterfall, which was about a 15 minute walk to town. It is quiet, with beautif…
RE: What do you think of this itinerary?

by jaguardman 19 May 2010

That sounds great! What month do you plan to travel to Osa? The rain has started falling and when this happens some of the rivers get…
Re: Family Volunteering in Costa Rica

by jaguardman 17 May 2010

As a marine biologist as well as a Jungle Guide, I suggest you consider volunteering to save the Sea Turtle. The Alto Guaymi community…