Covering nearly half of the Osa Peninsula, National Geographic calls Corcovado National Park “one of the most biologically intense places on earth” and for good reason! Long ago, this unique site was an island that eventually connected to the mainland. It is one of the last places to spot jaguars, tapirs, and white-lipped peccaries in Central America, not to mention the hundreds of other animals, plants, and birds that call the park home. This remote, wilderness park is one of the jewels of the Costa Rican national parks and a key destination for adventurous travelers. Off-the-beaten-path hikes are available from the four ranger stations: La Leona, Sirena, San Pedrillo, and Los Patos.