Rainforest trails
Short trails in lowland forest with a guide. Access and the state of the trails depend on the season.
Golfo Dulce · Puntarenas · Costa Rica
Piedras Blancas National Park
Rainforest on the shores of the Golfo Dulce, next to the Osa Peninsula.
- Created in the early 1990s
- About 14,000 ha
- Golfo Dulce rainforest
- Basic facilities
About the park
Piedras Blancas National Park covers lowland rainforest on the north and east shores of the Golfo Dulce, one of the few tropical fjords in the world, next to the Osa Peninsula and not far from Corcovado. The forest is part of the Osa ecosystem, rich in plants, birds and mammals.
The park has few facilities, and visitors usually go with a local guide, or as part of a stay in one of the lodges on the Golfo Dulce. We arrange visits on request, together with the rest of your stay in the south.
- Lowland rainforest on the Golfo Dulce
- Part of the Osa ecosystem
- Few visitors
- Easy to add to a stay in the south
Wildlife
Scarlet macawsMonkeysToucans and trogonsFrogs and butterfliesTapir and wild cats, rarely seen
What to see
Golfo Dulce
The calm gulf beside the park is good for boat trips, dolphins and snorkelling.
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Daytime. Access and facilities are limited. We confirm them when you book.
- Entrance
- Paid per person per day according to the SINAC fee schedule, which changes from time to time. We confirm the current price in your quote.
- Guide
- A local guide is recommended; we arrange it.
- Best time
- The dry season from December to April; the park is wet and humid the rest of the year.
- What to bring
- Waterproof boots, a rain jacket, insect repellent and water.
Book your entrance yourself
Entrance tickets to the national parks are sold online through the official SINAC reservation system. Booking your own ticket there is the quickest and cheapest way.
If you book a tour, a stay or an itinerary with us, we can also arrange the reservation for you.
Dates, areas and conditions are approximate and based on published information from SINAC; hours, fees and rules can change. We confirm the current conditions when you book.
Getting there
By road
The park is in the area of Golfito and La Gamba, about 5 to 6 hours from San José. Access depends on the sector.
By air
Domestic flights land at Golfito and Puerto Jiménez. Ask us for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Is it near Corcovado?
It is on the other side of the Golfo Dulce, in the same Osa ecosystem. For Corcovado see our Corcovado page.
Do you offer this as a tour?
We arrange visits on request, as part of a stay in the south. Tell us your dates.