Osa Peninsula / Golfo Dulce

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Osa Peninsula / Golfo Dulce Lodges:

Bosque del Cabo
Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge is located on 500+ acres at the very tip of the Osa Peninsula near Puerto Jimenez, nestled into the unspoiled jungles--this is a perfect stay for your Costa Rica nature tour. The private reserve is flanked on one side by the beautiful Golfo Dulce and on the other by the endless Pacific Ocean. Lush gardens surrounding the lodge are full of tropical fruits and flowers that attract many wildlife species. More than 350 species of birds have been identified in the area such as macaws, toucans, and parrots. Monkeys and other mammals such as coatis, kinkajous, agoutis, and sloth are daily visitors. Bosque del Cabo has ten private, spacious beautifully crafted thatched-roof bungalows, perched atop the cliffs of Cabo Matapalo each offering stunning ocean views, and tropical breezes. Each bungalow has fans, power, modern bathrooms with hot water & outdoor garden showers, maid service and porches equipped with hammocks and easy chairs. The solar-powered, open-air restaurant serves delicious meals in a friendly atmosphere, and dinner by lantern light. Trails on the property allow for exploration into the rainforest where there are refreshing natural pools and waterfalls, or hike to deserted beaches on both the Golfo Dulce and Pacific Ocean with tide pools, caves, calm sandy gulf beaches, surfing, kayaking, deep sea fishing, sailboat trips, hiking, horseback riding or experience the majestic view of the rainforest canopy and creek below from the 110 foot high tree platform & 250 foot long zip-line.

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Corcovado Tent Camp

Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp is unique experience, with 198 acre private reserve located right on the beach on the southern border of Corcovado National Park. On a low grassy bluff between the pounding surf of the Pacific Ocean and the living wall of the jungle sit twenty comfortable 10-foot square wall tents pitched on wooden platforms, each with 2 single beds, a small front porch & a 20 meter walk to one of the two common bath houses, each with 4 showers, 4 toilets, and 4 hand basins. The lodge includes a screened, thatched-roof dining room and kitchen where good meals are served family style, a thatched-roof hammock house and bar. Electricity is supplied by a small generator, and guests should bring flashlights for illuminating paths after dark. The most popular activity at the lodge is wildlife observation from the canopy platform in an emergent tree over 100 feet above the forest floor and hiking in the National Park. The climate at Corcovado is generally hot and very humid, with about 280 inches of rain each year. Access to the Tent Camp is a flight to Carate, where a local guide will walk with you 30-45 minutes from Carate to the Camp (your luggage will be transported to the Camp).

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Lapa Rios
Lapa Rios is set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in Costa Rica. Lapa Rios Ecolodge overlooks the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the wild Pacific Ocean, making it the destination that matches every one's idea of paradise. While at Lapa Rios spend your days exploring the area, with a variety of trails that allows you to hike as much or as little as you choose (guided hikes not included). Enjoy the tropical rainforest, fresh water waterfalls and pools for swimming, beach and tide pools or simply enjoy bird watching from your veranda.

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Luna Lodge
Luna Lodge is a secluded eco-lodge set in the pristine and captivating Osa Peninsula near Corcovado National Park. It is located on 150 acres of tropical wilderness, with over 75 acres on primary virgin rainforest. From the Lodge you can see many rare and beautiful bird species such as the scarlet macaw, red-legged honeycreeper, and slaty-tailed trogon, or encounter exotic creatures, such as coatis, tayras, and the four species of monkeys found in Costa Rica. There are year-round waterfalls on the property, vast gardens and fruit trees such as mango, water apple, papaya, banana, china fruit, mandarin orange, lemon, cacao, avocado, and cashew. The pleasant, intoxicating aromas of ylang-ylang, frangipani, and night-blooming jasmine permeate the grounds. Amid tropical rainforest sits eight comfortable, cool, spacious, thatched roof bungalows. Each bungalow provides two double beds, a private deck, and a private bathroom with shower and bathtub. Guest will dine on inventive cuisine and exotic native dishes, homemade breads, organic fruits and veggies, and scrumptious salads, accompanied with natural juices, sodas, or your favorite tropical libations. Everything at the lodge is prepared fresh and naturally each day. Whether hiking with the possibility of encountering rare wildlife, bird watching, practicing yoga, or enjoying a therapeutic massage, Luna Lodge is truly a unique experience.

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Tiskita Jungle Lodge
Tiskita is a nature lodge on a 550-acre private rainforest reserve in the remote region south of Golfito on the southern Pacific coast. The lodge has cabins scattered over the property, all with ocean views and viewing decks. While at Tiskita you can hike through reforested areas into virgin rainforest, cool off in fresh water jungle pools, explore miles of isolated beaches, surf world class long breaks, boogie board, swim in the ocean or swimming pool, walk to the nearby village, or simply relax in your hammock, where you can watch blue morpho butterflies, toucans, tanagers, manakins and parrots feeding. On the grounds of the lodge you can see sloth, coatmundis, howler, white face capuchin monkeys and the rare & endangered squirrel monkey. Included during your stay are two guided tours of the private rain forest reserve & the exotic tropical fruit farm that is popular with the local wildlife. You have the option (at your own expense) of a day-trip to hike in Corcovado National Park at La Sirena Ranger Station, horseback riding, or ½-day Panga fishing & dolphin watch.

Tiskita is actively involved in a program reintroducing baby Pacific ridley turtles to the ocean. The Lodge also worked on a program during 2002-03 reintroducing scarlet macaws to the wild, and these birds are now free flying around the property.

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