Puerto Jiménez is the largest town on the Osa Peninsula and the southern gateway to Corcovado National Park. Unlike Drake Bay, which is essentially a remote eco-tourist paradise, Puerto Jimenez is an honest-to-goodness Tico town, full of dirt roads and dilapidated buildings. Although a bit rough around the edges, the town is not entirely without charm. It commands dramatic views of the beautiful Golfo Dulce, lies next to a beautiful mangrove estuary, and its trees are filled with scarlet macaws. As a general rule, Puerto Jimenez attracts more backpackers and budget travelers than Drake Bay. It’s easier to get here on the cheap, and it’s easier to visit Corcovado National Park on the cheap.
★ = Recommended
$ = Good Value
🐸 = Sustainable
Puerto Jiménez Hotels – Expensive
★ Blue Osa
★ Botanika
Iguana Lodge
Puerto Jiménez Hotels – Moderately Priced
★ Las Islas Lodge
★ Agua Dulce Beach Resort
★ Inn Jimenez
Cabinas Jimenez
Mirador Osa
Danta Corcovado Lodge
Puerto Jiménez Hotels – Budget
★ Bolita Hostel
Cabinas Tropicales
Cabinas Oro Verde (2735-5241)
Cabinas Marcelina (2735-5007)
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