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Towns & bases
Dominical
Surf town at the mouth of the Barú River, 20 minutes from the Nauyaca waterfalls.
Uvita
Main town of the Costa Ballena: banks, supermarkets, whale tours and the entrances to Marino Ballena.
Ojochal
Quiet village known for its restaurants, the sea caves of Playa Ventanas and the turtle reserve.
Sierpe
River town in the Térraba-Sierpe wetland: mangrove tours and the boats to Drake Bay.
Drake Bay (Agujitas)
No paved road: arrive by boat from Sierpe or by small plane. Base for Caño Island and San Pedrillo.
Puerto Jiménez
The only real town in the south of the peninsula: bank, fuel, flights and guides. Base for La Leona.
Cabo Matapalo
Rainforest down to the sand, right-hand point breaks and scarlet macaws at the tip of the peninsula.
Golfito
Old banana port on the Golfo Dulce, with the duty-free zone and water taxis across the gulf.
Playa Zancudo
Long, quiet beach about 30 minutes by water taxi from Golfito. No ATM or gas station: bring cash.
Pavones
Home of one of the longest left-hand waves in the world, best with south swells from April to October.
Punta Banco
Community turtle project since 1996, with hatchling releases from November to January. The road ends here.
Beaches & nature
Whale Tail · Marino Ballena
Sandbar shaped like a whale’s tail, walkable at low tide. Humpback whales from July to October and December to April.
Playa Ventanas
Sea caves you can walk into at low tide, a few minutes north of Ojochal.
Reserva Playa Tortuga
Turtle conservation and research reserve founded in 2009. Contact them before you visit.
Nauyaca Waterfalls
Two-tier waterfall in the hills above Dominical, covered by our sister site PerezZeledon.com.
Térraba-Sierpe Wetland
The largest mangrove forest on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, explored by boat or kayak from Sierpe.
Caño Island
Biological reserve with some of the best snorkeling and diving on the Pacific coast. Visits only with licensed operators.
Playa San Josecito
Beach on the coastal trail south of Drake Bay, a classic stop on boat and hiking days.
Golfo Dulce
A tropical fjord with resident dolphins and calm water, crossed by water taxi between Golfito and Puerto Jiménez.
Corcovado stations
Status checked on 6 October 2026 with SINAC. Stations close for maintenance and weather; always confirm with your guide. Sectors explained →
Sirena Station Closed
The heart of Corcovado and its best wildlife area.
San Pedrillo Station Open
North entrance, reached by boat from Drake Bay; day visits with a certified guide.
La Leona Station Open
Southeast entrance near Carate, reached by road from Puerto Jiménez.
Los Patos Station Closed
Inland entrance through the forest, used for multi-day treks.
El Tigre Station Closed
Entrance near Dos Brazos de Río Tigre, an old gold-mining community.
Docks & airstrips
Sierpe dock: boats to Drake
Shared boat to Drake Bay at 11:30 a.m. (US$20–30); it returns at 7:30 a.m.
Palmar Sur airstrip (PMZ)
The closest airstrip to Sierpe, Finca 6 and the Costa Ballena.
Drake Bay airstrip (DRK)
Small-plane flights from San José, about US$160–170 one way.
Puerto Jiménez airport (PJM)
Flights from San José from about US$105–115 one way.
Golfito airstrip (GLF)
Small-plane flights to the Golfo Dulce side.
Golfito dock: water taxis
Water taxis to Puerto Jiménez (about 1–1.5 h) and Playa Zancudo (about 30 min).
Culture & history
Finca 6: stone spheres (UNESCO)
Museum and pre-Columbian stone spheres in their original alignments. Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conte Burica Indigenous Territory
Home of the Ngäbe people. Visit only through community-led tourism.
Our local picks
Independent recommendations that meet our origin-seal criteria. No business pays to appear. How we choose →
Sierpe riverfront: our picks
Oleaje Sereno (hotel), Donde Jorge (bar, restaurant and dock) and La Perla del Sur (tours to Caño Island and Corcovado).
Sierpe guide → · Oleaje Sereno on Google Maps → · Donde Jorge on Google Maps →
Travel times between the main places
| Route | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| San José → Uvita | Car or bus | 3.5–4 h |
| Dominical → Uvita → Ojochal | Car (Costanera Sur) | 20 + 20 min |
| Uvita → Sierpe | Car | About 45 min |
| Sierpe → Drake Bay | Boat | 1–1.5 h |
| Uvita → Puerto Jiménez | Car | 2.5–3 h |
| Golfito → Puerto Jiménez | Water taxi | 1–1.5 h |
| Golfito → Playa Zancudo | Water taxi | About 30 min |
| Golfito → Pavones | Car (4x4 in rain) | 1.5–2 h |
Step by step: plan your trip · itineraries for 4, 7 and 10 days · where to stay.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a map of the whole Osa region?
Yes. This page maps the whole region, from Dominical and the Costa Ballena to Sierpe, Drake Bay, Corcovado, Puerto Jiménez and the Golfo Dulce down to Punta Burica, with towns, beaches, Corcovado ranger stations, docks and airstrips.
How far apart are the main places in Osa?
Uvita to Sierpe is about 45 minutes by car, and Sierpe to Drake Bay about 1 to 1.5 hours by boat. Uvita to Puerto Jiménez is about 2.5 to 3 hours by road, and Golfito to Puerto Jiménez about 1 to 1.5 hours by water taxi.
Which Corcovado ranger stations are open?
In October 2026, San Pedrillo and La Leona are open for day visits with a certified guide, while Sirena, Los Patos and El Tigre are closed. Status changes; confirm with your guide or SINAC before booking.
Can I use this map offline?
Not directly. Before you travel, download the Osa area in Google Maps or Maps.me for offline use, and take a screenshot of the places you need: signal is weak in Drake Bay, Corcovado and Punta Burica.
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