Magical Sunrises On The Osa Peninsula

Magical sunrises on the Osa Peninsula

The sunrises on the Osa Peninsula are magical. It is definitely worth getting up for.

The best place to view the sunrise in Puerto Jimenez would be the new dock they just built.

First things first is Coffee. Head on over to the main bakery on Main Street. They open up at 4:30 am. Pick up a breakfast pastry and a cup of coffee.

From the bakery, go to the football field and take the beach road. You will go over the new bridge that the Costa Rican government just finished building. As you walk over the bridge, the road will turn to the right, at which time you will see the new dock. The small green parrots will start flying around in the hundreds.

As you are walking down the road towards the pier on the right-hand side, there will be almond trees; if you’re lucky, there might be some macaws eating the almonds. Juan Carlos planted the trees 10 years ago. His nickname is JC. Just another local that has a deep love for the Osa Peninsula.

When you get to the pier, look to the east. The sun will come up in the middle of the Golfo Dulce, or sweet gulf. I have spent many a morning sitting on the bench at the dock and watching the sun rise to greet another day. By 6 a.m., the dock starts to fill up. Visitors are waiting for the boats to take them to Corcovado National Park, and fishermen are jumping on charter boats to catch their dream fish. The ferry to Golfito leaves at 6:15 to go to Golfito.

Sit on a bench, enjoy your cup of Costa Rican coffee, and close your eyes, let the first rays of sunshine soak on your face. Forget about everything for a few minutes. Be thankful for another day. It is Pura Vida!