South Pacific History

The South Pacific region is characterized by its natural beauty.  Some of the qualities it has to offer are its incredible mountain range, its virgin forests with its exceptional flora and fauna, an abundant marine diversity, the highest mountain of the country, beaches and extraordinary waterfalls.  It is also home for a large concentration of indigenous communities such as the Térrabas, Guaymíes, Borucas and Cabécares.  Their culture still maintain great mysteries such as the pre-Columbian stone spheres, the jícaros and the textiles.
The southern Pacific lies from the Barú River until the Panama border and from the Talamanca Mountain Range to the Pacific Coast.  Perez Zeledón is the city of entry to this magnificent area.
The region has a variety of matchless ecosystems such as the lowland’s rainforest, the cloudy forest, and the glacial lakes of the Chirripó National Park.  When weather conditions are adequate, it is possible to see both coasts from the Chirripó Mountain.
The Osa Peninsula is home to more than 300 species of mammals, such as jaguars, peccaries, tapirs, eagles and many more in danger of extinction.  You can also find more than 375 species of birds and 700 species of trees.
Golfito is located 400 km from San José and it is the only city in the country found in a protected area.  One of its main activities is commercial fishing.  It is also an access point to the beautiful southern beaches, which have an abundant marine life.
On the western side of the Osa Peninsula you will find Drake’s Bay.  This is an unexplored place that is still almost in its natural, traditional state.  Its closeness to the Sierpe and Corcovado River, make it an ideal place to enjoy a perfect stay.  Nearby you will find an ideal place for scuba diving, Isla del Caño.  Here you will find many migratory marine species such as hunchback whales, spotted dolphins and bottled-nosed dolphins.
The most important beaches of the area are Uvita, Ventanas, Caletas, San Josecito and Zancudo, surrounded by exuberant nature. Some are great fro surfing like Dominical and Pavones, famous for having longest waves a left point break. 

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