Osa Peninsula rainforest lodge, Costa Rica
| country: | Costa Rica |
| location: | Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica ecolodges |
| price: | From US $160 per person per night based on double occupancy. |
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Osa Peninsula rainforest lodge, Costa Rica
Located on Costa Rica’s southwest Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula, this area is well known as one of the world’s most pristine and biodiverse rainforests. We are oriented for those seeking to enjoy the secrets and pleasures of a pristine rainforest experience.
We work with the most discerning traveller, our holidays are ideally suited to couples or families, naturalists, photographers and all nature lovers wishing to escape mass tourisism resorts. You will appreciate the personal treatment combined with our first hand knowledge of the forest, which ensures a thoroughly enjoyable stay. You may see monkeys leaping in the trees, exotic birds calling and the occasional big cat stalking wild peccaries.
Explore hidden valleys with botanical treasures or lagoons and tide pools at the beach. The observant hiker can find sloths, kinkajous, eagles, toucans and parrots. Recent sightings include jaguars, ocelots and several species of rare endemic birds. Magnificent panoramas await you, as you hike our trails. Secluded waterfalls and pools deep in the forest where you feel like you stepped back in time. Breezy ridge tops where you can lookdown onto the canopy. Night sounds of frogs and owls will lull you into a deep sleep free of traffic noises. Wake up to the sounds of howler monkeys and parrots greeting the new day.
We invite you to share the wonder and richness of seeing, feeling and living immersed in the natural unity of the rainforest where life´s troubles just drift away. Come and enjoy an extraordinary experience that will remain in your memories forever.
Our lodge offers a big variety of activities, most of which can me done on the lodge's property.
Hiking: Our resident naturalist guides will explain the interactions between the forest and the wildlife. Birding: The Osa Peninsula is well known as one of the worlds' best birding destinations. Horse-back riding: One of our most popular outside tours, a discovery on horse back. Dolphins tour: A spectacular tour that wil bring you close to these incredible animals in the Golfo Dulce.
Waterfall Rappelling: Enjoy four waterfalls and four hours of adventure in a truly beautiful deep forest setting. Kayak: See and explore the beauty and variety of wildlife in the Golfo Dulce. Surf: The beaches around Matapalo point offer a variety of spots for beginners to experienced surfers.
Zipline: Enter the canopy world, riding a cable 125 feet above the jungle floor. Enjoy spectacular birding and wildlife watching looking down into leaves and branches. Tree Climbing: The best way to see the forest is to get up into the tree tops.
This rainforest wildlife lodge is located on the Osa Peninsula, in the southwest corner of Costa Rica. We are halfway between Puerto Jimenez (22 kilometers) and Carate on the road to Corcovado National Park, on the Pacific side of the Peninsula just around the corner from Golfo Dulce. It is one of the most accessible rainforests you can get to, with an amazing amount of birds and wildlife to be seen from your cabin and trails. There are many options available to you regarding transportation. For the most convenient and quickest way, we recommend flying from San Jose, or if you would like to see the sights of southern Costa Rica you may choose to rent a car. For the budget conscious, or if you would like to get a taste of local culture you can take a bus.
Located on Costa Rica’s southwest Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula, this area is well known as one of the world’s most pristine and biodiverse rainforests. We are oriented for those seeking to enjoy the secrets and pleasures of a pristine rainforest experience.
We work with the most discerning traveller, our holidays are ideally suited to couples or families, naturalists, photographers and all nature lovers wishing to escape mass tourisism resorts. You will appreciate the personal treatment combined with our first hand knowledge of the forest, which ensures a thoroughly enjoyable stay. You may see monkeys leaping in the trees, exotic birds calling and the occasional big cat stalking wild peccaries.
Explore hidden valleys with botanical treasures or lagoons and tide pools at the beach. The observant hiker can find sloths, kinkajous, eagles, toucans and parrots. Recent sightings include jaguars, ocelots and several species of rare endemic birds. Magnificent panoramas await you, as you hike our trails. Secluded waterfalls and pools deep in the forest where you feel like you stepped back in time. Breezy ridge tops where you can lookdown onto the canopy. Night sounds of frogs and owls will lull you into a deep sleep free of traffic noises. Wake up to the sounds of howler monkeys and parrots greeting the new day. We invite you to share the wonder and richness of seeing, feeling and living immersed in the natural unity of the rainforest where life´s troubles just drift away. Come and enjoy an extraordinary experience that will remain in your memories forever.
special things to do at the Osa Peninsula rainforest lodge
Our lodge offers a big variety of activities, most of which can me done on the lodge's property.
Hiking: Our resident naturalist guides will explain the interactions between the forest and the wildlife. Birding: The Osa Peninsula is well known as one of the worlds' best birding destinations. Horse-back riding: One of our most popular outside tours, a discovery on horse back. Dolphins tour: A spectacular tour that wil bring you close to these incredible animals in the Golfo Dulce.
Waterfall Rappelling: Enjoy four waterfalls and four hours of adventure in a truly beautiful deep forest setting. Kayak: See and explore the beauty and variety of wildlife in the Golfo Dulce. Surf: The beaches around Matapalo point offer a variety of spots for beginners to experienced surfers. Zipline: Enter the canopy world, riding a cable 125 feet above the jungle floor. Enjoy spectacular birding and wildlife watching looking down into leaves and branches. Tree Climbing: The best way to see the forest is to get up into the tree tops.
how to find our Osa Peninsula rainforest lodge, Costa Rica
This rainforest wildlife lodge is located on the Osa Peninsula, in the southwest corner of Costa Rica. We are halfway between Puerto Jimenez (22 kilometers) and Carate on the road to Corcovado National Park, on the Pacific side of the Peninsula just around the corner from Golfo Dulce. It is one of the most accessible rainforests you can get to, with an amazing amount of birds and wildlife to be seen from your cabin and trails. There are many options available to you regarding transportation. For the most convenient and quickest way, we recommend flying from San Jose, or if you would like to see the sights of southern Costa Rica you may choose to rent a car. For the budget conscious, or if you would like to get a taste of local culture you can take a bus. travellers' tales
The amount of wildlife is amazing. We saw howler monkeys, spider monkeys, a baby sloth, poison dart frogs and a roadguarder snake, while the various sofas and spots to laze about on the terrace were great for bird-watching, with scarlet macaws and toucans easy to spot. (more)
rooms, food and facilities
Whether you are looking for a romantic honey-moon cabin, a place for your family, a group, or a suite with sunset views, at our Osa Peninsula rainforest lodge, we offer a wide variety of options.
One room cabins (2-4 people)
We have 3 luxurious and comfortable one bedroom cabins. Each of them is fully screened and has a private shower, queen and single beds and hammocks. The front of the cabins have a full height sliding door, and the other 3 sides have louvered screened openings, thus allowing for good ventilation on the warm days and nights. A feeling of warmth is created by the use of local hardwoods, salvaged from the forest. You can sit on your porch and have a good chance of seeing wild monkeys climbing in the nearby trees and hear the orchestra of jungle sounds without leaving your chair. Have a set of binoculars in hand, and you can spend hours bird watching.
Deluxe two storey cabin (up to 5 people)
This is built on a spectacular spot overlooking the forest and ocean, with two bedrooms, queen bed and private bathroom in each one. The upper floor is beautifully open to the incredible view of the underlying ocean while the bottom floor is screened. Hardwood decks and hammocks let you enjoy your most precious time. This is the preferred cabin for honeymooners and couples looking for a romantic spot though it can also accommodate small family.
2 level house (up to 10 people)
This delightful, comfortable 2 level house, with 3 bedrooms, (1 upstairs and 2 downstairs) can comfortably host large groups and families. Completely screened with 2 bathrooms it has forest and ocean views. The upper forest deck is perfect for observing, writing, meditation, yoga, painting, relaxation or birding. The ground level has a comfortable patio lounge.
Two-storey house with 6 bedrooms (up to 12 people) - from Dec 2006
The top floor has two deluxe suites with a king bed, private bath, covered terrace and solarium.
The ground floor has 4 large bedrooms, each with a queen or single beds, private bath and a covered terrace. Two have ocean views and two are oriented towards the forest with a private small garden. The bedrooms are roomy, comfortable and elegant. Decorated with soft and mild colors, these rooms provide the perfect space for relaxation, conversation and observing.
One room cabins (2-4 people) We have 3 luxurious and comfortable one bedroom cabins. Each of them is fully screened and has a private shower, queen and single beds and hammocks. The front of the cabins have a full height sliding door, and the other 3 sides have louvered screened openings, thus allowing for good ventilation on the warm days and nights. A feeling of warmth is created by the use of local hardwoods, salvaged from the forest. You can sit on your porch and have a good chance of seeing wild monkeys climbing in the nearby trees and hear the orchestra of jungle sounds without leaving your chair. Have a set of binoculars in hand, and you can spend hours bird watching.
Deluxe two storey cabin (up to 5 people)
This is built on a spectacular spot overlooking the forest and ocean, with two bedrooms, queen bed and private bathroom in each one. The upper floor is beautifully open to the incredible view of the underlying ocean while the bottom floor is screened. Hardwood decks and hammocks let you enjoy your most precious time. This is the preferred cabin for honeymooners and couples looking for a romantic spot though it can also accommodate small family.
2 level house (up to 10 people)
This delightful, comfortable 2 level house, with 3 bedrooms, (1 upstairs and 2 downstairs) can comfortably host large groups and families. Completely screened with 2 bathrooms it has forest and ocean views. The upper forest deck is perfect for observing, writing, meditation, yoga, painting, relaxation or birding. The ground level has a comfortable patio lounge.
Two-storey house with 6 bedrooms (up to 12 people) - from Dec 2006 The top floor has two deluxe suites with a king bed, private bath, covered terrace and solarium.
The ground floor has 4 large bedrooms, each with a queen or single beds, private bath and a covered terrace. Two have ocean views and two are oriented towards the forest with a private small garden. The bedrooms are roomy, comfortable and elegant. Decorated with soft and mild colors, these rooms provide the perfect space for relaxation, conversation and observing.
how this holiday makes a difference
 When we arrived on the Osa Peninsula in 1991, we found out that it is one of the most pristine areas on Earth, and its forests, were in a critical situation. The logging was everywhere, and without serious regulation by the authorities in the situation, one of the world's finest rainforest would be lost. As we were already coming from the environmental world, we jumped immediately to work on the urgent problem by pressuring the government to stop the uncontrolled logging of the Osa's remaining old growth forest. 100% renewable energies: Our two micro-hydroelectric plants provide our energy; efficient light-bulbs and fridges, portable computers instead of desktops and solar-powered pumps are just part of our effort to minimize energy consumption. Pesticides, herbicides and dangerous chemicals banned: We don’t use palm roofs for our cabins as they need a periodical fumigation which has a deadly effect on birds and other creatures around. Our swimming pool does not use any chlorine. No logging and “clean” construction: Of the total 170 acres of private reserve, only 2 acres are in use for the lodge. Construction has been limited to the cleared areas found originally and no new areas have been cut down. We use naturally fallen timber in most of our structures, and only FTC wood in others. We do not use glass windows as they represent a threat to birds. Objective: 10,000 trees planted each year: We have been a pioneer in reforestation projects. Thanks to our own tree nursery we are able to recollect seeds from many different trees and plant them everywhere around the penisula. We provide young trees to any person or organization who wants to reforest areas. Waste management and recycling: We buy most of our food in bulk and use refundable packagings when available. As we have pure water directly from its source, which is periodically tested, we don't sell bottled water. Garbage is carefully sorted and recycled. We have our own compost facility which gives us the organic material to plant new trees in our nursery.  National wildlife refuge: We were the first to join an initiative with other landowners to create a National Wildlife Refuge that protects the biological corridor of the Corcovado National Park. In this way, we have put together almost 4,000 Ha to ensure that this part of the world is, and will be protected. Scientific projects: We have been actively supporting a series of studies of endemic species and wildlife over the years. We are currently participating in a thesis on the population of wild cats (specially jaguars and pumas) in the Osa peninsula. The Library: A great project that we are involved in is The New Library in Puerto Jimenez. There were no books in town, except the ones that the American community brings and share, but certainly we didn't have Spanish books. In a short time of a few months we made the library. Actually this library is the only one on the Peninsula, and if I'm not wrong, the only one in the south of Costa Rica. |
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