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Home >> Americas >> Costa Rica >> Corcovado Wildlife Hike
 

Our last stop was in Corcovado, which is a huge park right at the south of the country next to Panama. We had to wander a couple of kilometers along a deserted beach to get to the beginning of our hike.

Our last stop was in Corcovado, which is a huge park right at the south of the country next to Panama.  We had to wander a couple of kilometers along a deserted beach to get to the beginning of our hike. During this hike we spotted every species of monkey that is found in Costa Rica. The macaws were everywhere - brilliant shots of color in the treetops. Who knew bananas started out life so pretty? Cooling off at a waterfall that we hiked in to. Our guide cracked open some cocunuts for us.  It doesnt get much fresher than this... We saw a coati hiding in the trees. Unfortunately, we didn't buy the 28-300 zoom lens till the <b>next</b> trip. We saw a few toucans hiding in the canopy. We stayed in Puerto Jimenez, a very cute small town that is a jumping off point for treks into the park.  We really enjoyed the feel of this town - we were finally away from the ever-present McDonalds and Quality Inn's.