Rainforest
Aid 2009: Puerto Jimenez
 A
quiet remote town in the 1960’s, Puerto Jimenez has grown
to become one of the largest towns on the Osa Peninsula today. Located
in the southern part of the Puntarenas province, this laidback town
is one of the main gateways to the beautiful Corcovado National
Park. The last town before one can enter the park premises; a main
ranger station is situated here with many tourists using this town
to stock up on supplies before they trek their way through the gorgeous
and diverse wildlife that the Corcovado National Park has to offer.
Situated
in the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jimenez has a wonderful beach where one
can relax while taking in the superb beauty of the Osa Peninsula.
This tiny ‘frontier’ town has a good number of hotel
and resorts, both affordable and luxurious, with many rental tour
companies and travel agencies in the area from where trips around
the region can be arranged. Transportation can also be organized
from Puerto Jimenez, while if you get bored you can head out to
the lovely remote village of Cabo Matapalo, which is famous in the
region for its awesome surf breaks.
With
a history of being a key gold mining and logging town before the
Corcovado National Park was created, the locals in the area still
log and mine gold here, but in much smaller numbers as this entire
region is now a protected habitat. In and around the Puerto Jimenez,
there is much to see and do. Sport fishing excursions can be arranged,
while for the more adventurous, hiking, rappeling, mountain biking
and kayaking tours are on hand. If you prefer a more tranquil relaxed
holiday, take a dolphin watching tour of the lovely Golfo Dulce
and the Pacific, or simply sit on the beach to view some of the
most amazing sunsets in all of Costa Rica.
You
can explore this small town and its surrounding environs to catch
a glimpse of the rare and beautiful Scarlet Macaws as they fly overhead.
With some world class angling, eco tours are the major draw of this
town where you can spot upto 4 different monkey species and many
brightly colored birds.
You
can get to Puerto Jimenez either by bus or car. However, it can
be as long as a 10-hour drive so, it is better to fly in to the
domestic airport out here
from San Jose International Airport. Flights also come in to the
airport here from Pavas as well.
Contact
info@osapeninsulatravel.com
for more information.
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