About Osa Peninsula
Eco-conscious travelers and ex-pats are in for a treat when they discover the Osa Peninsula. This precious jewel holds a whopping 5% of the earth’s biodiversity. If that isn’t enough, it entices with sparkling turquoise waters and pristine sands on its beaches. This rare paradise is secluded and remote, making it the perfect hideaway from all the world’s cares. This spectacular setting is one of the country’s best locations for off-grid living. The Osa Peninsula is unique as an authentic representation of Costa Rica’s natural wonders.
You will find a peaceful existence here as the area is still largely undisturbed by major development. A tranquil tropical setting, it is a short 8 degrees from the equator providing constant warmth and sunny days. Some days can get a little steamy, but there are miles and miles of beautiful beaches for a refreshing swim. Other popular water activities include fishing day trips, snorkeling tours just offshore, and frolicking with dolphins.
Visitors looking to relocate to the Osa Peninsula often consider one of the local eco-lodges. Maintaining only the highest ecological standards common in Costa Rica, these lodges offer an affordable way to commune with nature. The lodges are built to work with the landscape instead of destroying it. Nightly bird serenades will lull you to sleep and dappled rays of sun peeking through the treeline will wake you.
There are two main villages on the peninsula. Immediately to the Northwest is Drake Bay which is only accessible by boat or small airplane. Pristine, white beaches greet you and lush tropical rainforests provide a magnificent backdrop.
The vast, striking landscape of Osa Peninsula provides countless outdoor activities. The rich region of Corcovado National Park covers almost 50% of the peninsula. It is also home to the biggest flatland rainforest on the continent. Exotic wildlife thrives here including happy sloths, macaws, and a variety of native monkeys.
More discoveries await at popular Cano Island. It is home to a biological reserve and a Pre-Columbian graveyard with mysterious underwater spheres. Take a scuba tour or snorkel around the mangrove forests.
Tropical fjords are a natural wonder and you can see them on the inland coast of Golfo Dulce. There are only 3 tropical fjords on the entire planet so this place is a must-see. The hidden beaches here are the perfect spot for a romantic picnic. Dolphins are often spotted here frolicking in the warm waters. Other popular activities at Golfo Dulce include kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing on the sand.
In contrast with Drake Bay is the other village, Puerto Jimenez. A stunning landscape featuring rainforests and waterfalls, it is ripe for hiking, trekking, mountain biking, ATV tours, or horseback riding. Reward yourself after a strenuous hike with a dip in the cool waters under area waterfalls.
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