Osa Peninsula
The Most Biodiverse Place on Earth
About Osa Peninsula
National Geographic called Corcovado National Park "the most biologically intense place on Earth." The Osa Peninsula contains 2.5% of the world's biodiversity in just 0.001% of its surface area. Here, scarlet macaws fill the skies, all four Costa Rican monkey species swing through the canopy, and tapirs roam the forest floor. This is Costa Rica at its wildest and most pristine.
Highlights
- Corcovado National Park - pristine primary rainforest
- Highest concentration of scarlet macaws in Costa Rica
- All four monkey species: howler, spider, squirrel, and capuchin
- Tapirs, jaguars, and over 400 bird species
- Secluded beaches and bioluminescent waters
Wildlife to Spot
Best Time to Visit
December to April (dry season), though the green season (May-November) offers fewer crowds and dramatic landscapes.
Getting There
Fly to Puerto Jiménez (30 min from San José) or Drake Bay. Most lodges arrange transfers by boat or 4x4.
Curated Eco-Lodges
Lapa Rios
Pioneering sustainable luxury on 1,000 acres of private rainforest reserve overlooking where the rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean. Award-winning conservation practices and world-class naturalist guides.
Luna Lodge
Premier eco-lodge with yoga platform overlooking primary rainforest. Combines conservation with wellness, offering daily yoga, spa treatments, and transformative nature immersion.
Osa Clandestina
Intimate off-grid jungle boutique hotel and regenerative retreat. Just a few rooms ensure privacy and personalized attention in one of Earth's biodiversity epicenters.
Playa Cativo Lodge
Beachfront boutique eco-lodge within 1,000 acres of private rainforest adjacent to Piedras Blancas National Park. Accessible only by boat, offering true seclusion.
Experiences in Osa Peninsula
Corcovado National Park Trek
Multi-day guided expedition into the heart of pristine rainforest with expert naturalist guides. Spot tapirs, scarlet macaws, and possibly jaguars.
Scarlet Macaw Sunrise Tour
Early morning boat trip to witness hundreds of scarlet macaws leaving their roosts at dawn - a truly unforgettable spectacle.
Bioluminescence Night Kayak
Paddle through waters that glow with each stroke. Best during new moon for maximum effect.
Whale & Dolphin Watching
Humpback whales visit these waters July-November and December-March. Multiple dolphin species year-round.
Osa Peninsula Wildlife Immersion
Experience the raw wilderness of Costa Rica's most biodiverse region with expert guides and luxury accommodation.
This is a sample itinerary to inspire your journey. Our experts can customize every detail based on your interests, pace, and travel style.
Customize This ItineraryArrival & Sunset Welcome
- •Scenic flight to Puerto Jiménez
- •Boat transfer to lodge
- •Welcome cocktails at sunset
- •Naturalist briefing
Corcovado Adventure
- •Pre-dawn departure by boat
- •Full-day Corcovado trek with naturalist
- •Wildlife spotting: tapirs, macaws, monkeys
- •Picnic lunch in the forest
Ocean Exploration
- •Morning snorkeling at Caño Island
- •Dolphin and whale watching
- •Afternoon at leisure
- •Bioluminescence kayak tour
Rainforest Immersion
- •Scarlet macaw sunrise tour
- •Private waterfall hike
- •Spa treatment
- •Night walk for nocturnal wildlife
Departure
- •Sunrise yoga or birdwatching
- •Farewell breakfast
- •Transfer to airstrip
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