Guidebook for Puerto Jiménez
Parks & Nature
AKA Psycho Tours.
Hiking, Waterfall Rapelling, Tree Climbing tours. Book ahead. Amazing. Local naturalist, hugely entertaining, informative, fun. Dual tree climb/jungle hike/ waterfall rappel highly recommended.
Everyday Adventures
Matapalo Beach RoadAKA Psycho Tours.
Hiking, Waterfall Rapelling, Tree Climbing tours. Book ahead. Amazing. Local naturalist, hugely entertaining, informative, fun. Dual tree climb/jungle hike/ waterfall rappel highly recommended.
Osa Wildlife Sanctuary
http://www.osawildlife.org/ http://www.cabinasjimenez.com/ecotourspuertojimenezosapeninsula.html
Starts with a boat trip across the gulf (incl snorkeling time and dolphin watch) - with John (of Cabinas Jimenez in town) to reach the animal rescue which is boat access only.
Meet John in town at the pier (the ‘molle'). Can catch lunch/dinner in town afterwards.
There are a few lunch places on the waterfront to enjoy as well as on main street. Organize the trip with John at Cabinas Jimenez – and he can make the reservation to visit the animal refuge.
Osa Wildlife Sanctuary
Osa Wildlife Sanctuary
http://www.osawildlife.org/ http://www.cabinasjimenez.com/ecotourspuertojimenezosapeninsula.html
Starts with a boat trip across the gulf (incl snorkeling time and dolphin watch) - with John (of Cabinas Jimenez in town) to reach the animal rescue which is boat access only.
Meet John in town at the pier (the ‘molle'). Can catch lunch/dinner in town afterwards.
There are a few lunch places on the waterfront to enjoy as well as on main street. Organize the trip with John at Cabinas Jimenez – and he can make the reservation to visit the animal refuge.
Mangrove and Gulf Kayak Alberto Robleto and family. Mangrove kayak sunset paddle: 'Mangrove Exploration' and numerous other tour options – including kayak / bike combinations. Ask about ‘Sunset Kayak’. http://www.aventurastropicales.com/
Catch lunch or dinner in town. Add in a RT Taxi to your tour costs. Drive back to town, around airstrip and start down road on the other side of the airstrip... turn left at signs for Adventures Tropicals about 1/4 mile after airstrip. Park in front of gated house. They have rinse showers and so you can rinse and change into dry clothes after your kayak. Wear a bathing suit, hat, glasses, sunblock, shirt or cover for your shoulders. Bring a towel and spare
Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce
Calle a Pueblo ViejoMangrove and Gulf Kayak Alberto Robleto and family. Mangrove kayak sunset paddle: 'Mangrove Exploration' and numerous other tour options – including kayak / bike combinations. Ask about ‘Sunset Kayak’. http://www.aventurastropicales.com/
Catch lunch or dinner in town. Add in a RT Taxi to your tour costs. Drive back to town, around airstrip and start down road on the other side of the airstrip... turn left at signs for Adventures Tropicals about 1/4 mile after airstrip. Park in front of gated house. They have rinse showers and so you can rinse and change into dry clothes after your kayak. Wear a bathing suit, hat, glasses, sunblock, shirt or cover for your shoulders. Bring a towel and spare
Corcovado National Park is the largest remaining swath of coastal rainforest in Central America. There is wide diversity of animal and plant life within the Park, including all four species of monkeys living in Costa Rica, 350 different bird species as well as jungle cats and species of tapir weighing over 300 pounds. We can arrange for various tours to the park. Full one day tours or multi day tours available. ALL visits to the park require certified guide and reservations with the park office prior to admittance. Note: park is chiefly a refuge - access is limited to specific area and trails with a guide.
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Corcovado National Park Ranger Station
Corcovado National Park is the largest remaining swath of coastal rainforest in Central America. There is wide diversity of animal and plant life within the Park, including all four species of monkeys living in Costa Rica, 350 different bird species as well as jungle cats and species of tapir weighing over 300 pounds. We can arrange for various tours to the park. Full one day tours or multi day tours available. ALL visits to the park require certified guide and reservations with the park office prior to admittance. Note: park is chiefly a refuge - access is limited to specific area and trails with a guide.
Entertainment & Activities
Surf lessons with Pollo at 'Pan Dulce' in Matapalo. http://www.pollosurfschool.com/
Lessons are taught at Pan Dulce Beach and has a perfect right point break for beginners. Local Oldemar Fernandez (a.k.a. Pollo) has been surfing and teaching this point for years! Surfboard and surf shirt provided.
Pollo Surf School
Surf lessons with Pollo at 'Pan Dulce' in Matapalo. http://www.pollosurfschool.com/
Lessons are taught at Pan Dulce Beach and has a perfect right point break for beginners. Local Oldemar Fernandez (a.k.a. Pollo) has been surfing and teaching this point for years! Surfboard and surf shirt provided.
Rancho Tropical
Horse back riding tours.
Sightseeing
Botanical Gardens Those of you who love the flora can enjoy it all around you while staying at the property and for those of you who are curious about what it would be like to have a garden in the jungle, we recommend seeing our friends at the Casa Orquideas Jardin Botanico which is across the golfo and only accessible by boat.
Casa Orquideas Jardin Botanico
Botanical Gardens Those of you who love the flora can enjoy it all around you while staying at the property and for those of you who are curious about what it would be like to have a garden in the jungle, we recommend seeing our friends at the Casa Orquideas Jardin Botanico which is across the golfo and only accessible by boat.
Everything Else
Office for EVERYTHING touristy. Booker of all tours. Bilingual. Office home base for town. Booker of all flights, cars, guides. Recommended. On main street.
Osa Tropical
Calle del ColegioOffice for EVERYTHING touristy. Booker of all tours. Bilingual. Office home base for town. Booker of all flights, cars, guides. Recommended. On main street.
Drinks & Nightlife
AKA "Martina's"
Family friendly surf bar. Daytime lunch, evening dinner with limited menu. Friday afternoon local market. Weekend parties late night. The ONLY bar out in the Matapalo area. Local scene.
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Buena Esperanza
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 245AKA "Martina's"
Family friendly surf bar. Daytime lunch, evening dinner with limited menu. Friday afternoon local market. Weekend parties late night. The ONLY bar out in the Matapalo area. Local scene.
Essentials
Large grocery store on main street next to the gas station - next to the only road towards Matapalo/Carate.
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Corcovado BM Supermarket
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 245Large grocery store on main street next to the gas station - next to the only road towards Matapalo/Carate.
Food Scene
On main street. Tourist, local place with wifi. Local tipico food. Breakfast, lunch. Simple fare but fresh.
Carolina's
Calle del comercioOn main street. Tourist, local place with wifi. Local tipico food. Breakfast, lunch. Simple fare but fresh.
Local waterfront seafood spot for lunch with wifi internet. Local fare, pretty good.
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Los Delfines
Parrott AccessLocal waterfront seafood spot for lunch with wifi internet. Local fare, pretty good.