To Corcovado via Puerto Jiménez

Of the two principal overland routes to Parque Nacional Corcovado, the Puerto Jiménez route on the eastern side of the peninsula has a bit more going on – a single road features a sprinkling of villages along the coast of Golfo Dulce. The landscape is cattle pastures and palm-oil plantations, while the Reserva Forestal Golfo Dulce protects much of the inland area and encompasses the former gold-mining community of Dos Brazos, now the newest entrance to Corcovado and agroturismo epicenter. The largest settlement in the area is the town of Puerto Jiménez, which has transitioned from a boomtown for gold miners to an ecotourism hot spot. South of Jiménez, the surfer haven of Cabo Matapalo and the jungle lodges of Carate beckon travelers in search of nature and solitude.

Explore To Corcovado via Puerto Jiménez

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Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout To Corcovado via Puerto Jiménez.

  • Restaurants

  • Costa Rican

    Cafetería Monka

    The best breakfast spot in town, Monka makes excellent coffee drinks and smoothies, as well as extensive breakfast platters, ranging from tropical French…

  • Seafood

    Marisquería Corcovado

    A spacious, covered, waterfront deck – ceiling fans spinning overhead – is the perfect place to feast on fresh grilled tuna, whole red snapper or tangy…

  • Pizza

    Pizzamail.it

    While this pizzeria's name sounds more like a website, all doubts will be cast aside when a server at Pizzamail.it brings out the pie: a thin-crust, wood…

  • International

    Hellen's Chill House

    Hellen's is supremely popular with pretty much everyone, for wake-me-up coffee drinks, filling breakfasts, excellent burgers (including veggie burgers)…

  • International

    La Perla de Osa

    On the grounds of Iguana Lodge, this jungle-fringed restaurant-bar is locally (and justifiably) famous for its cocktails, accompanied by such delectable…

  • Supermarket

    BM Corcovado

    The best-stocked supermarket in town.

  • Italian

    Il Giardino

    A sweet Italian restaurant with a romantic candlelit ambience. The rather long menu features pizza, pasta and other exquisite Italian dishes. Especially…

  • American

    Dog House

    We love gallo pinto as much as the next person, but sometimes you gotta get your fix of burgers and dogs. Make your way to the Dog House for specialty…

  • Costa Rican

    Los Delfines

    At the end of the beach road that passes the waterfront walk, Los Delfines is the perfect toes-in-the-sand spot for a late gallo pinto breakfast or a beer…

  • Costa Rican

    Restaurant Carolina

    This local favorite on the main drag still attracts its share of expats, nature guides, tourists and locals. Expect Tico standards, fresh-fruit drinks,…

Top experiences

Whether it’s a guided tour of a historic landmark, private tasting of local delicacies, or an off-road adventure — explore the best experiences in To Corcovado via Puerto Jiménez.

  • Activities