
Visit Corcovado & Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
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The Osa Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s most unique and remote areas — tucked away in the south-west it is much less accessible than other parts of the country, which only adds to its appeal.
Travellers who make the effort are rewarded by beautiful beaches, meandering river-ways, tangled mangroves, swamps and lush, dense rainforest.
Corcovado National Park
The biological diversity in the area is huge, much of it protected since 1975 as the Corcovado National Park. The park is particularly excellent for spotting rare tropical forest mammals, especially margays, ocelots, tapirs and even — on occasion — jaguars. The birdwatching opportunities are fantastic too, with hundreds of different species, most easily found on early morning walks.
Isla del Caño
For snorkelling and scuba-diving Isla del Caño has pristine coral reefs thronged with schools of tropical fish as well as turtles, sharks and rays.
Accommodation
Most of the accommodation on the peninsula is only accessible by boat, which in itself is an experience, zooming along the Pacific coastline to your hotel. Upon arrival it’s easy to feel you are staying on an isolated tropical island, as the lodges are miles apart and often the only sound that will interrupt your thoughts is the screech of macaws or the howl of monkeys.
This is truly a fabulous way to escape and a real highlight of any trip to Costa Rica.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Corcovado & Osa Peninsula
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Corcovado & Osa Peninsula, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Corcovado & Osa Peninsula
- Dominical 66 kilometers away
- Manuel Antonio 92 kilometers away
- San Gerardo de Dota 100 kilometers away
- Central Pacific Coast 114 kilometers away
- Esterillos 129 kilometers away
- Turrialba 137 kilometers away
- San José & Central Valley 146 kilometers away
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 152 kilometers away
- Manzanillo 158 kilometers away
- San Ramón 178 kilometers away
- El Silencio Lodge 184 kilometers away
- Northern Pacific Coast 186 kilometers away
- Tortuguero & the Caribbean Coast 196 kilometers away
- Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui 201 kilometers away
- Monteverde Cloud Forest 215 kilometers away
- Arenal Volcano & the Cloudforest Reserves 227 kilometers away
- Punta Islita 227 kilometers away
- Tenorio Volcano 264 kilometers away
- Caño Negro 274 kilometers away
- Tamarindo 295 kilometers away
- Rincón de la Vieja 299 kilometers away
- Playa Potrero 300 kilometers away
- Golfo de Papagayo 324 kilometers away
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Accommodation choices for Corcovado & Osa Peninsula
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Corcovado & Osa Peninsula. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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El Remanso Lodge
The opportunities for seeing wildlife around El Remanso and the passion of the property's expert guides is reason alone for choosing this lodge. The added advantages of comfortable guest accommodation and wonderfully welcoming hosts make it truly difficult to beat.
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Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge
Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is a 165-acre reserve located on the Golfo Dulce within the lush rainforest of Piedras Blancas National Park. Reachable only by boat, this is a beautiful place to experience nature and adventure sports for enthusiasts of all levels.
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Lapa Rios
Lapa Rios is built over 100 metres above the sea, sitting above the canopy of the surrounding tropical dry forest.
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La Leona Eco Lodge
A rustic, remote tented camp set on the southern coast of the Osa Peninsula, La Leona Eco Lodge offers simple, environmentally-friendly accommodation in an idyllic location.
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Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge is a beautiful property located in a private reserve of 170 acres surrounding the Corcovado National Park.
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Playa Cativo
Playa Cativo is a beachfront boutique hotel in Costa Rica's remote and beautiful Osa Peninsula. Facilities at the hotel include an ocean-facing pool and bar, restaurant where all meals are included during your stay, tropical gardens and jungle trails.
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Copa de Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort
Copa De Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort is a luxury beachfront eco-resort set among 70 acres of pristine rainforest reserve, between Drake Bay and the Corcovado National Park.
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Bosque del Cabo
Bosque del Cabo is located in the Matapalo area of the Osa Peninsula. Its spectacular cliff-top setting and 10 comfortable, well-appointed bungalows and villas make it ideal for relaxing and exploring the surrounding region.