The Osa Peninsula in the southern Pacific is located on the south-western side of Costa Rica and is one of the least accessible parts of the country. It is also one of the least busy and least discovered… Sierpe is the gateway to the peninsula and even Sir Francis Drake touched town here, hence Drake Bay. The area provides killer surfing and unspoiled national parks for adventurous souls to discover.
The Osa Peninsula is the last frontier of Costa Rica. Due to the lack of roads, this magical corner of Costa Rica has maintained its natural beauty. A rustic setting with miles of uninhabited beaches, scarlet macaws flying overhead and the captivating beauty of the rainforest, this will all be your home for a few days if you choose to include this area in your itinerary. It is the perfect spot for deep sea fishing, bird-watching, scuba diving, snorkelling and for experiencing the remarkable biodiversity of the Peninsula's tropical rainforest.
During the mating season, it is possible to view dolphins and whales in the calm Golfo Dulce. In fact the Golfo Dulce is the tenth deepest gulf in the world (up to about 200m), it is a tropical fjord providing a unique environment where whales teach their babies to swim and where ancient coral, 5000 years old, can be discovered. The nearby Cano Island is one of the best places to enjoy snorkelling and diving in all of Costa Rica. For nature-oriented travellers, both day trips and overnight trips are available to beautiful Corcovado National Park. Accommodation here varies from amazing ocean-front resorts to forest bungalows that immerse you in the surrounding natural beauty. We recommend that you stay for at least three nights wherever you choose to stay…
East-side (landing on Puerto Jimenez)
Remote and isolated, Lapa Rios is a lovely hotel offering endless wildlife viewing, exceptional service, fresh local cuisine, secluded beach and a spectacular hilltop setting in a tropical paradise of 1,000 acres. Sixteen spacious thatched bungalows nestled within the rain forest exude harmony and an immense tranquillity in this undisturbed environment. More…
El Romanso is a stunning eco-lodge set in one of the world's most pristine and biodiverse rainforests. When staying at El Remanso you can walk from the comfort of your simple yet stylish cabin through the forest to the very quiet and wild Pacific Ocean beach without crossing a road. The ancient forest and its endlessly fascinating wildlife surround the lodge's 170 acres. There are just 5 cabins in total and one house. The ethos here is to have minimal impact on and to preserve the rainforest. More…
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is a unique, pristine and private lodge - accessible only by boat and set in its own private bay with a large stretch of black-sand beach. Dramatic views of the mountains surrounding the Pacific Coast gulf welcome you to the lodge as you approach by boat. Once you arrive at the lodge, you are in tropical paradise. There 8 rooms, four individual cabins and 4 rooms in the house – all a perfect blend of rusticity and luxury. More…
Aguila de Osa Inn reaches out into the Pacific Ocean from southwestern Costa Rica and is described by National Geographic as "the most biologically intense place on earth". The Aguila de Osa Inn is located on Drake Bay in the Osa Peninsula, adjacent to Corcovado National Park and Caño Island Biological Reserve. It offers privacy and seclusion in a near perfect setting where adventure tourists will experience the Osa in its entirety. More…
