A Guide to Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula

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Leslie Renna

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Curator’s statement

Costa Rica is a country for nature and adventure lovers. My husband and I got married there almost 10 years ago and began our Nomadic life living abroad there for 2 years. We toured every nook and cranny of the country. My favorite area of Costa Rica is the Osa Peninsula. It was named "the most biologically intense place on Earth" by National Geographic holding 2.5% of the planet's biodiversity.

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Where to stay in Costa Rica

Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort

A Costa Rican haven where pristine rainforest meets the Pacific, providing an eco-luxury retreat with beachfront bungalows and immersive jungle experiences in Drake Bay.

Botanika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection By Hilton

Located in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, Botankia offers eco-luxury accommodations surrounded by lush rainforest, providing guests an immersion in nature, with open-air designs and sustainable amenities.

Lapa Rios

Picturesque all-inclusive ecolodge set in a tropical rainforest reserve overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge

Cliff top lodge on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula offering unparalleled views of the Pacific.

El Remanso Rainforest Lodge

Uber chic hotel with excellent design offering access to wildlife tours and adventure activities.

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Things to do in Costa Rica

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Corcovado National Park
Caño Island Biological Reserve
Piedras Blancas National Park
Mangrove Boat Tour
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Bird Watching
Kayaking

Day Trips:

I suggest starting on one side of the peninsula to explore one side of the park and then heading to the other side and splitting your time.

Places to eat & drink in Costa Rica

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Because of the location, most of the eco-lodges offer full board, so the focus of this location is nature and there isn't a set town to explore.

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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Costa Rico. Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out my guide, Mexico's Jewel of the Pacific: Puerto Vallarta!