– 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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