Palmar sur, the small Town Near Sierpe River.
Situated on the Sierpe River, Palmar Sur is a tiny little village with some very big connections. As a river port, it connects visitors to a variety of area destinations and activities. As a town with an airport, it helps connect visitors from around the world with some of the best of everything that Costa Rica has to offer in the province of South Puntarenas. In Palmar Sur’s backyard lies a huge mangrove swamp, one of the biggest anywhere, with some of the biggest mangrove trees anywhere.
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Palmar Sur offers a variety of restaurants and hotels for tourists. If you want to discover true Tico life here, join the locals as they gather in the afternoons at the main plaza in the middle of town. A little church sits in the plaza, part of the local culture.
Most common activities
Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, such as:
- Térraba-Sierpe National Wetlands
- Take a boat tour of Térraba-Sierpe National Wetlands, home to the mangrove forest and a wealth of wildlife
- Mysterious Stone Spheres
- These hand-carved stones are perfectly round; the larger ones weigh up to several tons, while the smaller pieces are the size of a bowling ball.
- Corcovado National Park
- With More than 41,000 Hectares, the Corcovado National park hosts 13 different ecosystems.
- With the sunny weather found here in the Puntarenas, this park is a major destination for sightseers from around the world.
- Caño Island
- You can take a boat and enjoy places like Drake´s Bay, you can enjoy snorkeling, and swiming in the quieter waters of the bay.
- Helicopter Tours
- You can discover great places by taking a Helicopter Tour with us, enjoy beautiful views, and have an amazing adventure.
Flight Duration from Main Airports
- From SJO to Palmar Sur flight takes about 35-45 Minutes
- From Liberia to Palmar Sur flight takes about 01 Hour and 30 Minutes
