The wild Osa Peninsula, home to Corcovado National Park, holds Central America's largest scarlet macaw population, with the big birds screeching over the rainforest and feeding in the beach almond trees. Reached by boat or small plane to Drake Bay or Puerto Jimenez, the Osa rewards the effort with macaws alongside tapirs, monkeys and abundant wildlife. They are resident year-round, easiest to watch in the drier months from December to April.
The wild Osa Peninsula, home to Corcovado National Park, holds Central America's largest scarlet macaw population, with the big birds screeching over the rainforest and feeding in the beach almond trees. Reached by boat or small plane to Drake Bay or Puerto Jimenez, the Osa rewards the effort with macaws alongside tapirs, monkeys and abundant wildlife. They are resident year-round, easiest to watch in the drier months from December to April.
Up to 80% sighting chance in Osa Peninsula (Corcovado), Costa Rica. Best months: January, February, December.
It holds the largest scarlet macaw population in Central America, thriving in the intact rainforest of Corcovado National Park.
By small plane or boat to Drake Bay or Puerto Jimenez, then guided walks into Corcovado or along the coast.
Yes, the Osa is famous for tapirs, four monkey species, coatis and a huge diversity of birds alongside the macaws.
The drier months from December to April make trails and boat access easiest, though macaws are resident all year.
