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Rural Tourism in Central Pacific |
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This coastal region's unquestioned protagonist is the Pacific Ocean, which boasts top-rate beaches and one of the country's most visited national parks Manuel Antonio. The Park, alongside Carara park, shelters an enormous variety of species, among them the red macaw and the white faced monkey, both symbols of the area. It is also a wintering area for hunchback whales, and its tranquil coastline, teeming with life, is perfect for marine activities.
 Coopesilencio Life in these protected areas, because of their small size, depends closely on other wildlife areas surrounding them that establish biological corridors, enabling fauna to move around in search of food and mating opportunities. Both the Los Campesinos reserve and the Coopesilencio reserve are key for the survival of the tropical forest in the Central Pacific and the species that inhabit the region.
The Savegre River, which descends from the p�ramo (a cold treeless plateau) in the Talamanca mountain range, displays abundant biodiversity in its lower reaches as a migratory route for birds and mammals including pumas, tapirs, and ocelots. Recreational and educational activities in this area can be very diverse. The ocean offers opportunities to get to know firsthand the biodiversity of mangrove swamps and submarine fauna, and offers excellent opportunities for diving and snorkeling.
Inland, nature walks explore the strip of forests running alongside the coast, known as the Coastal Row. The cities of Quepos and Jac� are among the most visited by tourists. But if you prefer greater tranquility and a more friendly environment, never more than a short walk away from the beach, the options that follow should enable you to enjoy life in communities that have been linked to agriculture and livestock production for centuries but are gradually engaging in community-based rural tourism initiatives.
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Ecotourism and Nature 
