Corcovado National Park & Drake Bay
Morning broke! The mist over the lush emerald-green forest created a cherished event. We started our day with a fascinating slide show presented in the ship’s lounge. The rain was not an obstacle for the exploration of Corcovado National Park and our guests very soon started disembarkation to explore these unique tropical realms.
Corcovado National Park protects major habitats, including: a montane forest, which covers more than half the park; a cloud forest, located in the highest region, which is richly populated by oaks and tree ferns; and also swamp forests, which remain flooded practically year-round. The park is home to over 700 species of trees - equivalent to a quarter of all the tree species in Costa Rica. Corcovado National Park contains approximately 140 species of mammals, 367 birds, 117 amphibians and reptiles, 40 types of freshwater fish, and it is estimated that there are some 10, 000 types of insects dwelling here as well. It is common to see large herds of white-lipped peccary, as well as howler, spider white faced, and squirrel monkeys. The park is sanctuary to the largest population of scarlet macaws in the country.
Our hike in the park took us up to the magic Corcovado waterfall where many enthusiastic guests decided to take a dip into the refreshing river pond. After this wonderful experience in the park, we were naturally ready for an indoor barbecue served on board the Sea Voyager. Later on, the ship left our anchorage and moved to the calm waters in Drake Bay. Then, during the afternoon, we could enjoy kayaking and Zodiac rides in this natural shelte, both for boats and wild life. Many of our guests also enjoyed the sweet taste of the local refreshments as they got off the kayaks on a small dock!
All too soon, it was time to come back to the Sea Voyager for partaking on the evening activities as well as the marvelous dinner prepared for our adventurous guests.
Morning broke! The mist over the lush emerald-green forest created a cherished event. We started our day with a fascinating slide show presented in the ship’s lounge. The rain was not an obstacle for the exploration of Corcovado National Park and our guests very soon started disembarkation to explore these unique tropical realms.
Corcovado National Park protects major habitats, including: a montane forest, which covers more than half the park; a cloud forest, located in the highest region, which is richly populated by oaks and tree ferns; and also swamp forests, which remain flooded practically year-round. The park is home to over 700 species of trees - equivalent to a quarter of all the tree species in Costa Rica. Corcovado National Park contains approximately 140 species of mammals, 367 birds, 117 amphibians and reptiles, 40 types of freshwater fish, and it is estimated that there are some 10, 000 types of insects dwelling here as well. It is common to see large herds of white-lipped peccary, as well as howler, spider white faced, and squirrel monkeys. The park is sanctuary to the largest population of scarlet macaws in the country.
Our hike in the park took us up to the magic Corcovado waterfall where many enthusiastic guests decided to take a dip into the refreshing river pond. After this wonderful experience in the park, we were naturally ready for an indoor barbecue served on board the Sea Voyager. Later on, the ship left our anchorage and moved to the calm waters in Drake Bay. Then, during the afternoon, we could enjoy kayaking and Zodiac rides in this natural shelte, both for boats and wild life. Many of our guests also enjoyed the sweet taste of the local refreshments as they got off the kayaks on a small dock!
All too soon, it was time to come back to the Sea Voyager for partaking on the evening activities as well as the marvelous dinner prepared for our adventurous guests.
