Why the Osa Peninsula
12 good reasons to visit the Osa Peninsula
The Osa Peninsula is located on the Pacific Coast of southern Costa Rica. This long inaccessible and ignored region has remained intact. It offers unique natural and cultural wealth in the world. Here are 12 reasons why this region is a must-see.
"The most intense biologically place on earth"
The Osa Peninsula is one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. It was presented by the National geographic as “The most intense biologically place on earth” with more than 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity.
One of the most beautiful national parks in the world
The Corcovado National Park is often presented as one of the best national parks in the world. A reference for all biologists in the world; it offers a unique experience of proximity with the fauna and flora.
On the of the 4 tropical fjords of the world
The Peninsula is bordered on the east and south by one of 4 tropical fjords of the world. It's home to 2 species of dolphins, 3 species of sea turtles, whale sharks and humpback whales…
Deserted and beautiful beaches
The coasts are bordered by many beautiful and deserted beaches… and several famous surf spots. The sunrises in the south and the sunsets on the Pacific coast are moments of pure happiness.
A land rich in gold
The peninsula also contains many veins of gold. The gold of Osa is said to be one of the purest in the world. Even if gold panning is forbidden in order to preserve the environment, there are still many “gold diggers” in the old way.
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A concentrate of Costa Rica
The Osa Peninsula offers everything that makes Costa Rica a unique destination. The only thing missing are the volcanoes. You can easily spend your entire stay in Costa Rica on the Osa Peninsula.
The wildest and most preserved region of Costa Rica
The Osa Peninsula has been isolated for a long time. The rainforest, beaches, mangroves, rivers… have been preserved. Today, it is protected on most of its territory under diverse systems (national park, publics and private reserves…).
The largest primary forest in the west of the continent
The peninsula is mainly made up of forest. The largest primary forest and the largest tropical rainforest on the Pacific coast of the American continent.
A unique spot of scuba diving and snorkeling
On the Pacific side, Isla del Cano and its underwater surroundings are a biological reserve offering a unique fauna to discover and one of the best snorkeling and diving spots in Costa Rica..
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One of the largest mangrove forests in the latina america
The coasts are also surrounded by Mangroves. It is a unique and fascinating ecosystem that constitutes a vital ecological resource. North of the Peninsula, The Terraba Sierpe National Wetland is the largest mangrove forest of all Latin America.
Pre-Columbian vestiges unique in the world
Contrary to the official story, Costa Rica and the Osa Peninsula were densely populated lands before the invasion by the spanish. The peninsula contains many traces of these civilizations, among which the mysterious stone spheres of the Diquís delta,
Unique immersive accommodations
The Osa Peninsula offers unique accommodations that allow you to fully immerse yourself in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Discover our selection on this website.