Step into Corcovado National Park’s San Pedrillo sector — one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Hike marked rainforest trails with a local guide, look for iconic wildlife, and cool off at a clear-water waterfall before your boat ride back to Drake Bay.
Corcovado National Park is known worldwide for its extraordinary biological richness, and the San Pedrillo sector is one of the most accessible gateways into that wilderness from Drake Bay. Your day begins with a coastal boat ride that reveals where dense rainforest meets the Pacific. Once ashore, you set out on a guided five-hour walk along well-kept trails. Your guide shares stories of the tropical forest — plant life, animal behavior, and the ecosystems that make this park so special. The route crosses primary forest and finishes at a crystal-clear waterfall, a natural pause to rest and refresh before the return journey. This sector protects humid forest, mangroves, beaches, and rivers — habitat for emblematic species that few travelers get to encounter in the wild. It is a full day of nature, hiking, and wildlife watching inside a protected area, designed for travelers who want a real Corcovado experience without exaggeration — just rainforest, ocean, and the chance to see what the Osa is famous for.
What to bring
Pack light
Small bag for the boat and the trail. We keep the rest onboard.
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Local notes
Practical details so the day runs the way it should.
Before you go
Group size: minimum 1 person, maximum 20; one guide is assigned for every 8 guests. About 35 minutes by boat to the San Pedrillo sector, subject to sea conditions. On arrival, park rangers check entrance tickets. Restrooms and drinking water are available at San Pedrillo Station. The hike follows only authorized park trails.
Northern side of Corcovado National Park, accessible from Drake Bay, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Corcovado National Park, San Pedrillo Station — rainforest trails and waterfall access within the protected area.
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Northern Corcovado station: primary rainforest trails, waterfall and wildlife day hike from Drake Bay.
Includes round-trip boat transfer from the meeting point to the San Pedrillo sector and back. Does not include ground transportation to the departure point.