Title: Visit Cabo Matapalo: 2026 Travel Guide for Cabo Matapalo, Puerto Jiménez | Expedia.com [Hotels in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.com/Cabo-Matapalo-Hotels.d3000419934.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.com/Cabo-Matapalo-Vacation-Rentals.d3000419934.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cabo-Matapalo.d3000419934.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cabo-Matapalo.d3000419934.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cabo Matapalo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cabo-Matapalo.d3000419934.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cabo Matapalo ## Travel 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 - Cabo Matapalo Hotel Deals - Vacation 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 $856 nightly $967 total Mar 7 - Mar 8 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this lodge in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, onsite 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 Jun 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%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 Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pan Dulce Beach and Playa Sombrero ... [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=110624078&PinnedHotelID=110624078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000419934) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%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 vacation home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions King Louis Waterfall and Playa Matapalo are ... 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 Feb 2, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=35843183&PinnedHotelID=35843183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000419934) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=35843183&PinnedHotelID=35843183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000419934) [See all 278 properties in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%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 Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pan Dulce Beach and Playa Sombrero ... [](https://expedia.com/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 vacation home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions King Louis Waterfall and Playa Matapalo are ... 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 Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Romantic.h35843183.Hotel-Information) ![Secluded Treetop Home w/solar panels, Private Balcony, steps from the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68280000/68271500/68271415/c89ff8c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Secluded Treetop Home w/solar panels, Private Balcony, steps from the beach Cabo Matapalo Pu Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Puerto Jiménez. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions King Louis Waterfall and ... Beautiful beaches Unique getaway, lots of wildlife. If you stay here do dinner at the Bosque del Cabo, lots of wildlife and a great meal. Make sure you're prepared for the rough road in! Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Secluded-Treetop-Home-Wsolar-Panels.h68271415.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.com/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.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000419934&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Corcovado National Park Office 4.5/5(9 reviews) 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.com/Corcovado-National-Park-Office-Puerto-Jimenez.d6309809.Vacation-Attraction) #### Puerto Jimenez Pier 4/5(14 reviews) 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.com/Puerto-Jimenez-Pier-Puerto-Jimenez.d6309807.Vacation-Attraction) #### King Louis Waterfall 4/5(1 review) 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.com/King-Louis-Waterfall-Puerto-Jimenez.d553248635926568119.Vacation-Attraction) #### La Tarde Wildlife Area 4/5(1 review) 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.com/La-Tarde-Wildlife-Area-Puerto-Jimenez.d553248621555940549.Vacation-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.com/Precious-Turtles-Of-Osa-Puerto-Jimenez.d974583470181384192.Vacation-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.com/La-Leona-Park-Ranger-Station-Puerto-Jimenez.d859737483972186112.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 $135 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dolphin-and-whale-watching-tour-in-drake-bay-as-seen-on-national-geographic.a714696.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 $110 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/corcovado-national-park-tour-with-lunch.a45684619.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 $115 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/jungle-hike-with-canyoning-and-rappelling-in-drake-bay.a4436384.activity-details) ![Cougar, in Corcovado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2406363/09eed1aa-056b-43cb-af94-79d3fc4b0748.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### One Day Tour To Corcovado From Sierpe $170 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/one-day-tour-to-corcovado-from-sierpe.a2406363.activity-details) ![Drake Bay - Night Walk Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48076738/1f31301c-4585-4db0-8efe-7ac69c5dfe71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Drake Bay - Night Walk Tour $65 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/drake-bay-night-walk-tour.a48076738.activity-details) ![Frogfish](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4142700/0836903d-76c4-4291-b531-e0827a006448.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Diving tour in Isla del Caño for certified divers $186 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/diving-tour-in-isla-del-cano-for-certified-divers.a4142700.activity-details) [See all activities in Cabo Matapalo](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cabo-Matapalo.d3000419934.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cabo Matapalo ![El Remanso Lodge is location in a pristine forest just outside Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. This room is La Vainilla, and it was beautiful. All open air, it overlooked both the forest and Pacific Ocean. Animals and birds galore. Two queen size beds and two twin beds, two stories and a beautiful balcony. Highly recommended! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621578741339/41f68ebc-cc30-46ca-89b9-9d9ab29f67d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puerto Jiménez ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Packages - Cars - [Hotels near King Louis Waterfall ](https://www.expedia.com/King-Louis-Waterfall-Hotels.0-l553248635926568119-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Pan Dulce Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Pan-Dulce-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248621558133893-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [King Louis Waterfall ](https://www.expedia.com/King-Louis-Waterfall-Puerto-Jimenez.d553248635926568119.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pan Dulce Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Pan-Dulce-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621558133893.Vacation-Attraction) - [Car rentals near Pan Dulce Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Pan-Dulce-Beach.d553248621558133893.Car-Rental-Guide) - Cities near Cabo Matapalo - Places of interest [Puerto Jiménez](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Jimenez.dx601081) - [Pan Dulce Beach ](https://expedia.com/Pan-Dulce-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621558133893.Vacation-Attraction) - [King Louis Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/King-Louis-Waterfall-Puerto-Jimenez.d553248635926568119.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corcovado National Park ](https://expedia.com/Corcovado-National-Park-Puntarenas-Province.d6251133.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pavones Beach ](https://expedia.com/Pavones-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248622005612877.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corcovado National Park Office ](https://expedia.com/Corcovado-National-Park-Office-Puerto-Jimenez.d6309809.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Cacao ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Cacao-Puntarenas-Province.d6255605.Vacation-Attraction) - [Piedras Blancas National Park ](https://expedia.com/Piedras-Blancas-National-Park-Golfito.d6251140.Vacation-Attraction) - [Puerto Jimenez Pier ](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Jimenez-Pier-Puerto-Jimenez.d6309807.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carate Beach ](https://expedia.com/Carate-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621558133892.Vacation-Attraction) - [Golfo Dulce ](https://expedia.com/Golfo-Dulce-Puntarenas-Province.d6047005.Vacation-Attraction) - [Golfito Marina ](https://expedia.com/Golfito-Marina-Golfito.d6255613.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rio Coto Mangroves ](https://expedia.com/Rio-Coto-Mangroves-Puntarenas-Province.d6251110.Vacation-Attraction) - [Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.com/Casa-Orquideas-Botanical-Garden-Golfito.d6251148.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa San Josecito ](https://expedia.com/Playa-San-Josecito-Golfito.d553248635997363718.Vacation-Attraction) - [Preciosa Beach ](https://expedia.com/Preciosa-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d754091236758212608.Vacation-Attraction) - [Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito ](https://expedia.com/Refugio-Nacional-De-Fauna-Silvestre-Golfito-Golfito.d553248621532964491.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fortunato Atencio Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Fortunato-Atencio-Stadium-Bellavista.d6255598.Vacation-Attraction) - [Port Captain ](https://expedia.com/Port-Captain-Golfito.d553248621532964492.Vacation-Attraction) - [Herrera Gardens & Conservation Project ](https://expedia.com/Herrera-Gardens-Conservation-Project-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621532964488.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on 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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