Title: Cabo Matapalo Travel Guide: Best of Cabo Matapalo, Puerto Jiménez Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Matapalo-Hotels.d3000419934.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Matapalo-Holiday-Rentals.d3000419934.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cabo Matapalo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cabo-Matapalo.d3000419934.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cabo Matapalo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Matapalo.d3000419934.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cabo Matapalo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![If you ever go to Costa Rica, you have to stop by Cabo Matapalo, close to Corcovado. You won't see that many tourists there. And on top of the beautiful spot, if you're lucky you'll encounter colourful frogs, toucans, howler monkeys and spider monkeys... as we did :) #BestOf5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601081/fab39620-c01b-413e-a1aa-b58abef5ff00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you ever go to Costa Rica, you have to stop by Cabo Matapalo, close to Corcovado. You won't see that many tourists there. And on top of the beautiful spot, if you're lucky you'll encounter colourful frogs, toucans, howler monkeys and spider monkeys... as we did :) #BestOf5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601081/fab39620-c01b-413e-a1aa-b58abef5ff00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Honeymoon in Paradise - This was the view from our bed. This very private eco lodge has its own in-house naturalist that will gladly take you on walks through the jungle or down to the beach. We couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect paradise. http://www.bosquedelcabo.com/index.html](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000419934/6ccac196-ddae-418f-88f7-3e70d0d56907.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cabo Matapalo Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000419934) - Top hotels in Cabo Matapalo - Top Holiday Rentals in Cabo Matapalo ![Bosque del Cabo Rain Forest Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886300/11886299/15d179a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bosque del Cabo Rain Forest Lodge Cabo Matapalo Puerto Jiménez Puntarenas £672 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, on-site spa services and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Matapalo and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) Bisque del Cabo exceeded our expectations! The staff, villas, view from the villa, the food, grounds, and the wildlife on the grounds. A naturalist provides walking tours to discuss the wildlife which was very informative. We can’t say enough good things about our stat Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=11886299&PinnedHotelID=11886299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000419934) ![El Tumbo de las Olas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110624100/110624078/447bff31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Tumbo de las Olas Playa Pan Dulce, Cabo Matapalo Puerto Jiménez Puntarenas Stay at this beach holiday home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pan Dulce Beach and Playa Sombrero ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=110624078&PinnedHotelID=110624078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000419934) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=110624078&PinnedHotelID=110624078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000419934) ![Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35843200/35843183/231e19e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views Cabo Matapalo Pu Stay at this holiday home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions King Louis Waterfall and Playa Matapalo are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) There are not enough positive words we can say about this place. It was truly an astonishing, incredible and unforgettable experience. We intended to go on a guided tour into the national park via the sirena ranger station before we arrived, but there was no need as all the wildlife you could ever ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=35843183&PinnedHotelID=35843183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000419934) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=35843183&PinnedHotelID=35843183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000419934) [See all 280 properties in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000419934) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![El Tumbo de las Olas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110624100/110624078/447bff31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Tumbo de las Olas Playa Pan Dulce, Cabo Matapalo Puerto Jiménez Puntarenas Stay at this beach holiday home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pan Dulce Beach and Playa Sombrero ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-El-Tumbo-De-Las-Olas.h110624078.Hotel-Information) ![Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35843200/35843183/231e19e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views Cabo Matapalo Pu Stay at this holiday home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions King Louis Waterfall and Playa Matapalo are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) There are not enough positive words we can say about this place. It was truly an astonishing, incredible and unforgettable experience. We intended to go on a guided tour into the national park via the sirena ranger station before we arrived, but there was no need as all the wildlife you could ever ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Romantic.h35843183.Hotel-Information) ![Jungle paradise on beach with open-air living, full kitchen, & shared pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93390000/93386200/93386194/80d7801f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jungle paradise on beach with open-air living, full kitchen, & shared pool Cabo Matapalo Pu Stay at this beach holiday home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy a beach locale, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions King Louis Waterfall and Playa ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Jungle paradise This amazing property has everything you need. Very impressed with kitchen amenities, toweling and linens — all top grade, even quilted toilet paper! Heavenly beds (dreamy sleep under the netting), hot water when you need it, excellent wifi. Joel is wonderful, has good command of the English language, ... Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Jungle-Paradise-On-Beach-With-Open-Air-Living.h93386194.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000419934&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cabo Matapalo hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21)[20 Feb - 21 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22)[21 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Corcovado National Park Office Explore the great outdoors at Corcovado National Park Office, a lovely green space in Puerto Jiménez. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Corcovado-National-Park-Office-Puerto-Jimenez.d6309809.Attraction) #### Puerto Jimenez Pier Explore the waterfront in Puerto Jiménez with a trip to Puerto Jimenez Pier. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Pier-Puerto-Jimenez.d6309807.Attraction) #### La Tarde Wildlife Area Explore the great outdoors at La Tarde Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in Puerto Jiménez. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Tarde-Wildlife-Area-Puerto-Jimenez.d553248621555940549.Attraction) #### King Louis Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at King Louis Waterfall during your travels in Cabo Matapalo. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/King-Louis-Waterfall-Puerto-Jimenez.d553248635926568119.Attraction) #### La Leona Park Ranger Station La Leona Park Ranger Station is just one of the places to see in Carate, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Leona-Park-Ranger-Station-Puerto-Jimenez.d859737483972186112.Attraction) #### Precious Turtles of Osa Enjoy an outing to Precious Turtles of Osa during your stay in Puerto Jiménez. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Precious-Turtles-Of-Osa-Puerto-Jimenez.d974583470181384192.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Image for illustrative purposes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271121/368ffd1d-555b-4f7f-90bd-6242f52fa246.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour £49 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bio-luminescence-and-sunset-kayak-tour.a45271121.activity-details) ![Dance of the Spinner Dolphins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/714696/31904a0d-089b-4e3f-a774-541638c9bd9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay as seen on National Geographic £99 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin-and-whale-watching-tour-in-drake-bay-as-seen-on-national-geographic.a714696.activity-details) ![Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4436384/6363838b-5f4d-49bd-bee7-58167c6107d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake Bay £84 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jungle-hike-with-canyoning-and-rappelling-in-drake-bay.a4436384.activity-details) ![Gaudy Leaf Frogs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2120994/3b7ff47b-54da-486a-9d14-12ff0e8114b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-night-tour-with-tracie-the-bug-lady.a2120994.activity-details) ![corcovado park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45684619/0fc20816-26e8-435e-bd4c-0e0f75d3dc26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Corcovado National Park Tour with Lunch £80 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/corcovado-national-park-tour-with-lunch.a45684619.activity-details) ![Drake Bay: Jungle Hiking and Canyoning Adventure with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48860449/bdd4fcfd-af09-451d-a5d9-2aafd49fe1e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Drake Bay: Jungle Hiking and Canyoning Adventure with Lunch £71 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/drake-bay-jungle-hiking-and-canyoning-adventure-with-lunch.a48860449.activity-details) [See all activities in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cabo-Matapalo.d3000419934.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cabo Matapalo ![Mangrove, Puerto Jiménez, Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, Central America, America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601081/025c18bf-8ffd-46ac-b628-557efd62a2d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puerto Jiménez - Cities near Cabo Matapalo - Places of interest [Puerto Jiménez](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez.dx601081) - [King Louis Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/King-Louis-Waterfall-Puerto-Jimenez.d553248635926568119.Attraction) - [Playa Cacao ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Cacao-Puntarenas-Province.d6255605.Attraction) - [Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Casa-Orquideas-Botanical-Garden-Golfito.d6251148.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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