The biological wealth of the parks, reserves and towns located in the South Pacific region surpasses any oil or gold reserve another country may have.
Corcovado National Park
In Costa Rica, the jungle with its animal and plant inhabitants make up its largest asset. The extensive tropical rain forest of the south, particularly in the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, still remains widely unknown to investigators.
Scientific research is being carried out frequently within the boundaries of this jungle that homes the amazing tapir or danta (the largest mammal in Latin America), several poisonous serpents and frogs, and a large variety of marine animals like sharks, dolphins and whales.
The area´s inhabitants, Costa Ricans and Indigenous groups such as the Boruca community who grew up among the forest are very protective of their natural resources and know of their Violines Island, Osa Peninsula protection is to human life. Therefore, the lodging and visiting options in these national parks are based on strict sustainable development and ecotourism principles aimed at producing the least impact on the natural habitat.
Native culture
Boruca indigenous
Culture is also found in the small villages of the South Pacific. Whether its seaside fishing villages or small communities tucked away in the mountains, the locals know and respect the values of nature.
The first habitants of the area, the Boruca indigenous community, have lived and walked through this jungle since pre-Colombian times. Although their activities have shifted throughout the centuries, today they are more ecotourism oriented and are taking advantage of their knowledge and traditions to share with the visitors.
The largest Boruca community is nestled on the outskirts of the Talamanca mountain range. Every year the locals celebrate nature with colorful parades and dances, using interesting wooden masks that have strong traditional meaning.
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