Pavones Costa Rica Castillo Hotel

Thanks to deep clear South Pacific Ocean currents and the living coral reefs that inhabit the Golfo Dulce, the Pavones region offers world class scuba diving and snorkeling. Just 10 years ago, Costa Rica was not well known as a world class dive destination, but today the word is out. Many of the waters that surround the Corcovado National Park and the Golfo Dulce are protected from commercial exploitation by Costa Rica and consequently offer a glimpse into a pristine undersea environment. In warm tropical waters the world below the sea is always accessible and something amazing to experience. The best time to visit is during the dry season from February to April. These conditions make for idea water clarity and are best for snorkeling or scuba diving. The Castillo de Pavones is owned and operated by a PADI certified dive instructor with regional expertise that will insure a safe and enjoyable undersea adventure that you will never forget.

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Pavones is located in a relatively remote area of SW Costa Rica. When flying from abroad to Costa Rica, you will arrive in San Jose. From San Jose, it is a 4-5 hour journey to reach Playa Pavones and the Castillo. The Castillo de Pavones will provide all transportation to and from San Jose if you are traveling via the international airport in San Jose. On the ride from San Jose to the Castillo you will see friendly Costa Rica in all of it’s glory passing through the countryside and over rivers that a short time ago where unpassable. There have been major developments to the Civil infrastructure in the past decade so the quality of the Pavones experience today is better than it has ever been.

Pavones in relation to San Jose

Corcovado National Park

Looking out from the Castillo you can see the tip of the Corcovado National Park off in the distance.  The Osa Peninsula is home to the Corcovado National Park where live some of the region’s best kept natural wonders and a great place to visit when staying at the Castillo de Pavones.  Our region is considered one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet and no place exemplifies this better than Corcovado National Park.  Corcovado is said to host approximately 140 species of mammals, 367 birds, 117 amphibians and reptiles, 40 types of freshwater fish, and it is estimated that there are some 6,000 types of insects.   This is a truly special place.  With so many specialized activities to choose from when visiting Pavones, we will be happy to arrange your chosen activities in the region before you arrive.  Corcovado National Park is a popular place to tour by sea kayak where you can witness some of the most pristine streams in the wolrd as they make their way to the Pacific Ocean.  The waters around the park host some of the best snorkling in the region.  For land lovers there hiking tours, mountain bike tours, bird watching, and much more.  As a guest of the Castillo our experience in the region and within the tourism industry will be something you can count on when planning a journey to Corcovado National Park.