Los Patos Ranger Station Campsite

 – Region: Puntarenas — PN Corcovado (Los Patos sector, inland entry, Osa Peninsula)

 – Elevation: 200

 – GPS Coordinates: 8.528° N, 83.581° W

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — 45min hike from La Palma village (8km trail through Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve). Also 21km trail to/from Sirena. 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (guide mandatory for park entry)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 20  – Showers: Yes — showers

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped (drinking water) – Meals & food: No — BYO all food + stove

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: USD 15/day park entry + USD 10 camping | 12 bunks almost always reserved by researchers | sinac.go.cr

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Inland entry to Corcovado via Rincón River valley. Los Patos is well-equipped: 20 campsites, 4 toilets, showers, drinking water. 12 bunks nearly always occupied by researchers — book early. Trail to Sirena (21km): crosses Rio Rincón repeatedly — expect to wade. No horses permitted in park.

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