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Corcovado and Osa Peninsula

The Osa Peninsula is one of the most remote locations in Costa Rica. But its seclusion has everything to do with its inimitability, making it a very unique and extraordinary experience.

Located in the south-west with the lush primary rainforest of the Corcovado National Park spreading itself over 105,000 acres and the marine life- rich Dulce Gulf embracing the littoral to the east, Osa enjoys a exceptional wealth of biodiversity.

National Geographic calls it the “most biologically intense place on Earth” and the Corcovado possesses the greatest variety of tree species on the planet with montane, cloud, prairie, swamp and mangrove vegetation. It is also the place to spot rare mammals such as white-face capuchins, margays, ocelots, tapirs, jaguars and pumas. Scarlet macaws, pelicans and woodpeckers are just some of the birdlife to enjoy and you can watch humpback whales and dolphins cavort in the gulf inlet.

There is great range of very comfortable hotels to choose from that do their best to blend into and protect their surroundings but also make sure you can take full advantage of them too, assuring you are well looked after and have an equally relaxing stay.

We can help you organise your own tailor-made programme of activities, tours and expeditions around the peninsula with a private English-speaking guide and to suit your preferences and time.

 
When to go

Temperatures generally stay the same at about 29C/84F all year roundDecember to May are the dry months

Why we love it

One of the planet’s most diverse and intense reserves. Remote and undisturbed nature right down to the beautiful beaches that border it.

What to do

Go snorkelling or diving in the coral reefs of Isla del CañoHike the many nature trails through the Corcovado National ParkGo Dolphin and whale spotting in the Dulce GulfStroll along 20km of interrupted beach bordering the west of the National ParkTake a tour in search of the park’s abundant wildlife

Trips plans with Corcovado and Osa Peninsula Trips plans with Corcovado and Osa Peninsula
Costa Rica Wildlife Explorer Osa Peninsula, Cloud Forest, & the Nicoya Peninsula from $ 4620 pp for 10 Nights, excluding international flights
Costa Rica Wildlife Explorer Osa Peninsula, Cloud Forest, & the Nicoya Peninsula
Hotels in Corcovado and Osa Peninsula Hotels in Corcovado and Osa Peninsula
Lapa Rios Eco rainforest lodge with luxury safari-like bungalows $$$$$
Lapa Rios Hotel, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
El Remanso Stylish ecolodge set in its own nature reserve $$$$
El Remanso Hotel Eco Lodge, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Copa de Arbol Secluded & Well-Run Eco Resort reached only by Boat $$$$