The Osa Peninsula is home to at least half of all the flora and fauna species
found in Costa Rica.
The vast ecological riches of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica have been recognized by National Geographic, and classified as the place with the highest bio-diversity in the world. The Osa area is considered among the most interesting nature destinations in the entire country.
The main town on the Osa Peninsula is Puerto Jiménez, where the local airport is located, along with Drake Bay and Palmar Sur. These three towns represent the main access points to the famed Corcovado National Park. This region of Costa Rica is characterized by its turquoise waters, cascades, exuberant primary rainforests and tropical beaches.
Further offshore, and set across the Peninsula, is Isla del Caño Biological Reserve, which protects a Pre-Colombian cemetery with interesting spheres as well as a rich coral reef that surrounds it. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica is ideal for snorkeling and first-class scuba diving in an eco-destination that should not be missed.
Casa Corcovado is built in the middle of a tropical forest private reserve located next to the well-known Corcovado National Park, designated by National Geographic as the place with the largest biological concentration in the world.
Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America’s last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in the wild Osa Peninsula, Lapa Rios is paradise for wildlife, nature and beach lovers. More than a beautiful mountain hotel or an eco-resort near the beach, it is an eco-tourist model. The lodge’s conservation efforts and sustainable development have resulted in a successful operation over the years and earned major hotel recognitions worldwide, as a true example to follow.
Copa De Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort is a luxury beachfront eco- resort set among 70 acres of pristine rainforest reserve perfectly situated between Drake Bay and the Corcovado National Park in an area known as “Caletas” (small coves). This area of the Osa Peninsula is accessible by boat only and is one of the most remote and untouched places on Costa Rica’s entire Pacific coastline.
Surrounded by some of the most unspoiled and diverse rainforest in the world, Playa Cativo is a beachfront boutique eco-lodge located on the calm waters of the Golfo Dulce, the inner side of the Osa Peninsula in southern Costa Rica. Golfo Dulce is considered the only tropical fiord in the Americas. Unique in its native beauty and seclusion, Playa Cativo is accessible exclusively by boat from the towns of Puerto Jimenez and Golfito.
Hidden in the rainforest above a secluded and wild beach, El Remanso Lodge is situated on the Osa Peninsula Costa Rica, close to Puerto Jimenez. The lodge is oriented to those seeking to enjoy the secrets and pleasures of a pristine rainforest experience and it is ideally suited for couples or families, naturalists, photographers and all nature lovers wishing to escape mass tourism resorts.
La Paloma Lodge sits atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a backdrop of lush tropical jungle. The property is located on 14- acres and just a short walk from the cool waters of Agujitas River. Secluded black-sand beaches provide the perfect spot for a close encounter with nature.