Peninsula de Osa information
In the southern coast of Costa Rica lies the large Peninsula de Osa, with one of the best and most protected rainforest in Central America. Its wildlife makes it a spectacular region. It is bordered on the east by the Golfo Dulce and on the west by the Pacific ocean.
This remote, unspoiled, and exciting area is one of the most biodiverse spots in the world, with unique natural wetlands which differ from the rest of the dry Pacific, and has been described by Outside Magazine as "The last best Peninsula..." and as "one of the most biologically diverse places on earth" by National Geographic.
Many different habitats are found within this region, including lowland rainforests, swamp forests, mangroves, beaches and rivers. It's really amazing to find a lowland tropical forest and a tropical beach environment just a few minutes away, with all the opportunities to enjoy both of them.
The largest trees in Costa Rica are found in the forests of this peninsula and scarlet macaws fly around the towns. It truly hosts a rich array of fauna including
�Central American squirrel monkey.
�Three species of sea turtles.
�More than 400 bird species (including scarlet macaw. Orange-fronted parakeet, hummingbirds, trogons, keel-billed toucan).
�Baird's tapir.
�Northern raccoon.
�Three-toed sloth.
�Jaguar.
A fourth of Costa Rica`s tree species are found here, as well as shrubs and herbs. Several plant families are usually represented: (1)Aroids, family Araceae, include plants such as Dieffenbachia or Dumb Cane, and climbers such as Monstera, Philodendron, and Syngonium. (2) Marantas, family Marantaceae, including Calathea Insignis, the Rattlesnake plant, which is a herb whose flattened yellow flowers resemble a snake`s rattle. (3) Heliconia, family Heliconiaceae, which are large leafed, perennial herbs. Take a look at the pictures of this region.
|
since 1996.