
Corcovado National Park:
San Pedrillo Station
Day Tour
Difficulty Levels
A day trip to the San Pedrillo Station allows visitors the opportunity to see some of Costa Rica's iconic animals. This is the quickest and most convenient way to see Corcovado National Park. Tours begin and end at the boat dock in Sierpe.
Tour Highlights
Exploring the trails in search of wildlife
Searching for Pumas, which are seen occasionally in the area
Seeing monkeys in the only place in Costa Rica where all 4 species can be seen in the same place
Observing the charismatic birds that call Corcovado home
Searching for crocodiles and other reptiles
Travelling by boat through the largest mangrove forest in Central American
Looking for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life on way to and from the National Park
A day trip to the San Pedrillo Station allows visitors the opportunity to see some of Costa Rica's iconic animals. This is the quickest and most convenient way to see Corcovado National Park. Tours begin and end at the boat dock in Sierpe.
Tour Highlights
Exploring the trails in search of wildlife
Searching for Pumas, which are seen occasionally in the area
Seeing monkeys in the only place in Costa Rica where all 4 species can be seen in the same place
Observing the charismatic birds that call Corcovado home
Searching for crocodiles and other reptiles
Travelling by boat through the largest mangrove forest in Central American
Looking for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life on way to and from the National Park
What's Included
- ✓ Boat transport from Sierpe to San Pedrillo and back
- ✓ Permits to National Park
- ✓ Private guided tour (5-6 hours) with licensed naturalist guide
- ✓ Lunch
Important Details
- ! A minimum of 2 pax is required to book the tour
- ! There are a limited number of park permits issued per day. In order to ensure availability, reservations should be made in advance, with a minimum of at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour
- ! Transport from Sierpe to San Pedrillo is by shared boat and is subject to availability
- ! Visitors cannot bring single-use plastic water bottles - only reusable bottles are permitted
- ! No outside food is permitted in the National Park
- ! Children of all ages are welcome on the tour
- ! Gratuity is not mandatory but it is kindly accepted in cash paid directly to the guide
Sample Itinerary
All guides are licensed by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) and insured by the Insituto Nacional de Seguros (INS)