Viewed from the air, this “island” of nature looks like a giant piece of a green puzzle floating in the dark blue ocean. Mountains of green rise from the sea as giant walls along its coastline. The Osa’s uniqueness among other Pacific coasts lies in its natural reserves and ecosystem. This peninsula is a haven of ecological conservation and home to a wide variety of endangered species of mammals, birds, and even amphibians.

Wondering what you can do on the Osa? Here’s a few ideas.

• Hike through “ecological treasures” in well built trails

• Camp in Corcovado National Park, private nature reserves, or on any of our beaches

• Walk and tan along our undiscovered beaches

• Surf some of the best waves in the Pacific Ocean

• Kayak in the ocean and through the mangroves

• Bird watch – all over!

• Mountain bike through the hills of nature

• Horseback ride along the beach or in nature reserves or private ranches

• Fish for tuna, dorado, and snapper and enjoy a healthy meal

Ecotourism is still a vague term due to the variety of sites and the wide range of activities classified as ecologically worthy. Moreover, this tourism sector has a peculiar niche market that shares so many divergent activities and destinations that it has become almost impossible to clearly define “ecotourism.” However, there is no better place in all of Costa Rica than the Osa Peninsula to discover many of the indisputable basics of ecological tourism. It is the most biodiverse part of Costa Rica, indeed all of Central America, and is hands down a must-see for ecotravelers.

Welcome to the Travel Section for a glimpse of what the Osa has to offer. . .