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Puerto Jimenez in Costa Rica

Puerto Jimenez in Costa Rica is now for the majority of tourists a starting point to Corcovado National Park. It has gradually grown to become one of the largest towns in the Osa Peninsula. This city is has grown during the past decades because of the tourism and with the gold rush in the 80s. Puerto Jimenez was the place where they were exchanges of gold with other products, such as liquor.

You can get to Puerto Jimenez by car or bus. However, you can spend up to 10 hours on the trip so it is best to fly to the domestic airport from San Jose. From Pavas there are also flights arriving here. Puerto Jimenez has a small airport where planes can land. There are also many routes in Puerto Jimenez from where you can travel to another interesting places in the area.

More than 3,000 people came here even when there was not much gold, many trees were felled and part of what is now a national park was contaminated with mercury that was used in the search for gold. In 1986 it was forbidden the search for gold in the Corcovado National Park. Now, however, is home to several species of animals like turtles, alligators, caimans freshwater, which took the rivers and trees were colonized by the beautiful and impressive red macaws.

At about 3 km east of Puerto Jimenez is located the beautiful white sand beaches, the water around these beaches is green jade, is a fantastic Gulf and a very interesting travel for the tourists. In Puerto Jimenez there are many vacancies and can be purchased comforts of all kinds and budgets. Located in the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jimenez has a wonderful beach where you can relax while you walk through the stunning beauty of the Osa Peninsula. This small town “border” has a good number of hotels and resorts, both at very good prices and others very luxurious. It has many tourist leasing companies and travel agencies where you can organize excursions in the region.

There are many things to see in and around Puerto Jimenez. You can arrange excursions of sport fishing and for the more adventurous there are hiking tours, rappeling, mountain biking and kayaking. If you prefer a more tranquil and relaxing holiday, you can take a tour to observe the dolphins from the charming Golfo Dulce and Pacific or simply sit on the beach to watch the most surprising sunset of Costa Rica. During the day you can explore the town and its environs to observe the beautiful and rare Scarlet Macaw parrot when it is flying over. With the best fishing pole in the world, ecotourism is the biggest attraction of this town where you can see up to four different kinds of species of monkeys such as congos monkeys, white face monkeys and many colorful and brilliant birds.

Quepos in Costa Rica ’s central pacific

Quepos is known by many as one of the most intereseantes sites in Costa Rica for its large fishing port. Quepos is a small town located at almost 160 kilometers from San Jose in the province of Puntarenas. Being located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Quepos is a beautiful place to enjoy a relaxing weekend. To get access to Quepos is necessary a trip of three hours by car from San Jose and passing through the towns of Atenas, Orotina, Tárcoles, Jaco and Parrita. A quick way to get here is by taking a domestic flight from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport and then makes a short trip of about 20 to 40 minutes to the city.

It has a warm and dry weather during all the year, however during the rainy season can be affected by heavy rains although it can almost always enjoyed an abundance of sun and a nice weather.

It is well known throughout the country as a key point for fishing. Quepos offers the tourists not only fantastic fishing opportunities but also many other alternatives to those that would like to enjoy other activities. This town has many hotels and accommodations at very reasonable prices in addition to luxurious resorts located all over the place. If you want to enjoy the nightlife there are many restaurants, bars and lounges. The center of the town is a charming place filled with many places dedicated to sell local food, hotels, art galleries and shops, all situated in front of the beach. If you decide to visit the town during the festival season you will find the streets filled with dances, parades and concerts.

Quepos town in Costa Rica

With an exciting atmosphere that can be found around the town, the best time to visit Quepos is between January and April when the weather is dry. The fishing season lasts from December to March and April and August can be quite hot while September brings much rain.

Quepos has one of the best deep sea fishing world, it can be found in abundance marlin, sailfish, Amberjack, Wahoo, Dorado, big eye tuna and roosterfish among others. Enthusiastic fishermans can fish on the beach or offshore. If do not like fishing you can enjoy other activities like the tours by canoe, the horseback riding, kayaking, riding a raft or dive.

This town is also important because of its proximity to the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park which is 7 kilometers from the town. Quepos besides being visited by tourists both domestic and foreign is also frequented by many international scientists and naturalists who come to study the great variety of flora and fauna of the region.