Pérez Zeledón acts as the main gateway to the region, extending across the canton to the Fila Tinamastes area and key attractions like the Cataratas de Nauyaca (waterfalls), Platanillo, and the Barú River, where the coastal corridor toward Punta Burica begins.  

The main activities include beach enjoyment and marine resources, such as whales and dolphin’s observation, as well as mangrove swamp’s, landscapes, reptilian, sport fishing, surfing, hiking through the National Park’s paths, professional diving, the energetic walks to the Chirripo’s summit, botanical gardens, protected areas’ impressive waterfalls… they are all part of the main product offered by the touristic unit that can be reached through this information bureau.

Ecotourism features as the main product, especially in the Humedal Sierpe‑Térraba, the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve, the Marino Ballena National Park, the Isla del Caño Biological Reserve, and the Corcovado National Park, renowned globally for its biodiversity. 

Alongside this, beach tourism shows strong potential across the coastal areas of Dominical‑Piñuela, Platanares Beach, Zancudo, and Pavones, known for surfing, marine wildlife, and rich coastal experiences. 

Mountain tourism is defined by the Cordillera de Talamanca subunit, where San Gerardo de Rivas and San Vito de Coto Brus serve as key access points to Chirripó National Park and the Friendship World Patrimony Site, offering high‑altitude landscapes and exceptional hiking opportunities.

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Sport fishing is easy and sustainable in the Golfo Dulce, with services offered in communities like Puerto Jiménez, Golfito, and Zancudo.