Sierpe
At the gateway to the Osa Peninsula, in the Diquís Delta, Sierpe is a must for adventurers seeking to discover the South Pacific. Every day, boats depart from this small town for Drake Bay, an ideal starting point for exploring emblematic sites such as Corcovado National Park, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and protected areas.
Schedules of boats from Sierpe (Donde Jorge Bar) to Drake Bay :
Sierpe - Drake: 11:15 am & 3:45 pm
Drake - Sierpe: 7:15 am & 2:15 pm
Price of one trip per person (foreigner) :
Morning: $15
Afternoon: $20
Despite a landscape marked by palm groves stretching for several kilometers on the outskirts of the city (plantations considered one of the motors of the region's economic activity), Sierpe is also close to natural and cultural wonders that are worth visiting.
TERRABA-SIERPE NATIONAL WETLAND
At the mouths of the Río Grande de Térraba, Costa Rica's largest river, and the Río Sierpe lie the mangroves of the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland, the largest mangroves in Central America.
In a totally unique setting, surrounded by aerial-rooted trees and shrubs, an excursion through these channels allows you to discover this fascinating ecosystem. You'll have the opportunity to observe a diverse fauna, made up of marine and terrestrial species, some of which are threatened with extinction.
WORLD HERITAGE
Discovered in 1930 by the United Fruit Company, over 300 megalithic spheres bear witness to the existence of pre-Columbian chiefdoms in the Diquís Delta region between 500 and 1500 AD.
These spheres, along with artificial mounds, paved areas and burial sites, are spread over four archaeological sites, including Finca 6. In 2014, these remains were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, underlining their historical and cultural importance.