North Pacific

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Costa Rica South Pacific Coast
If you are looking for an adventurous trip, the South Pacific region is the place to visit. Here you will experience nature in its ultimate expression.

Nature alive, exuberant, vigorous in each detail of a wild life still unaltered by man. Foaming blue sea, prismatic waters full of turquoise reflections and blunt waves that slide over the white and gray sands.

It is an area that extends from the Baru River to the borders of Panama, and from the Talamanca mountains to the Pacific coast.

It will take you about six hours to get to this region by way of the Interamerican Highway. It is recommended that you travel by 4-wheel drive because many of the roads in the area are gravel.

You may also choose to go by air and land at the Golfito airport.

In the South Pacific Region, you find Cerro Chirripo at 3,820 meters above sea level, the highest point in Costa Rica.

According to scientists, the Golfo Dulce constitutes a real "tropical fjord" whose mass of water is unique in America.

Tips

You may wish to brave the lengthy roads by taking the Pan American highway down towards the South Pacific. But if you wish to arrive fresh and energized for your travels, take one of the many daily flights that will take you into the heart of the region.

A truly tropical climate awaits visitors to the South Pacific region. High humidity and dense vegetation are common but will reward the visitor with spectacular landscapes and excellent tropical weather. Rain is frequent but shouldn't put a damper on the visit since they are brief.

Insect repellent and rain gear are appropriate and necessary when traveling in the area. Rain gear is not quite mandatory since the drenching could prove refreshing! Keep clothing light and airy and don't forget your snorkeling equipment since many of the beaches offer hours of one on one with colorful tropical fish.

Chirripo National Park is a treat to visit. This cloud forest environment boasts an incredible bounty of flora and fauna for a visitor's eager eye. Hundreds of species of birds inhabit the lofty boughs and are easier to see in the early morning hours.

The town of Buenos Aires offers a peek into the lives of the indigenous Guaymi and Boruca who live in the immediate area. Handicrafts are available for purchase and are colorful, as well as beautiful. Take home a hand woven tapestry with a taste of Costa Rica.
 
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