Cabo Matapalo
The southernmost rainforest headland of the Osa Peninsula, with surf breaks, secluded beaches, and rainforest waterfalls you can rappel down, where monkey troops often move through the treetops.
Cabo Matapalo sits at the southern tip of the Osa Peninsula, at the entrance to Golfo Dulce. Dense rainforest runs right down to the sea, with a scattering of upscale eco-lodges such as Lapa Ríos. The area has several well-known right-hand surf breaks suited to intermediate and advanced surfers, and at low tide you can explore tide pools and rocky beaches. Nearby rainforest waterfalls can be reached on foot or by rappelling. Four monkey species, sloths, and macaws are all commonly seen. From Puerto Jiménez it is about 30 minutes by car (dirt road, 4WD required), or you can get off a collectivo truck heading to Carate along the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Platanares
- Golfo Dulce
- Playa Carate
- Dos Brazos del Río Tigre
- La Leona Ranger Station
- Playa Zancudo
- Puerto Jiménez
- Pavones