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The Higuerones Saturday Market Recycling & Education Project.. On any given Saturday morning, Puerto Jiménez comes alive with the sights and sounds of the local market—vibrant displays of organic produce, fresh coconut water, and artisanal crafts. But amidst the lively community bustle, a quiet revolution in sustainability is taking place. Beyond supplying fresh food, the…

As the name implies, the Osa beach house is only steps away from the sweet gulf, or in Spanish, Golfo Dulce. The manager, Maria, has made the beach house one of the best vacation rentals in Puerto Jiménez. What captured me about the beach house is the landscaped lawn, and the paint scheme is tropical…

I asked a local Osa Peninsula Facebook group what their favorite Costa Rican beer is: Pilsen or Imperial. Now, for me, living on the Osa Peninsula for 15 yrs, 20 yrs in Costa Rica. I’m a Pilsen man. Now, to make something very clear, I do not drink all the time. If I go out…

Osa Peninsula Rescue and Adoption was founded on April 10, 2012. Over the last 14. they have rescued over 2000 dogs and cats. They have given these animals hope and love and have found them loving, caring homes. Lives of Dogs and Cats of Central America I have lived on the Osa Peninsula for 15…

As you are looking at coming to the Osa Peninsula High Season 2027 | You’re Not in Kansas Anymore. There are several things that have changed from 2026. The Costa Rican government has made improvements. They have built new bridges going out to Corcovado National Park. The Serena Ranger Stations have upgraded the restrooms and…

Corcovado Beach Lodge as the name implies is located on the Beach in Puerto Jimenez. The grounds are manicured, with stone pathways throughout the lodge. There are 8 bungalows, 3 chalets, a beach house, and three apartments for long-term rent. Bungalows The bungalow’s rich woodwork is the first thing that you will notice, then the…

The Rooster and the Gringo. I used to hate the Rooster The Rooster and the Gringo. I used to hate the rooster. Not dislike him. Not feel mildly annoyed by him. I mean genuine, deep-down, dramatic hatred—the kind of hatred usually reserved for mosquitoes, slow internet, and loud music. Every morning, at exactly the hour…

The Osa Peninsula, wild and wonderful, is one of the most remarkable places in Costa Rica. It is wild, beautiful, and still feels wonderfully unhurried. The peninsula covers roughly 700 square miles, while Costa Rica covers approximately 19,700 square miles. That means the Osa Peninsula represents only a small part of the country, yet it…

Shanti Wasi is located right before Cabo Matapalo on the Osa Peninsula. It sits only 50 meters away from the Golfo Dulce, the sweet gulf. Shanti Wasi is nestled in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula. Where you will only hear nature. It is a place that resonates with tranquility. https://www.shantiwasi.com/ The introduction The first…

Puerto Jiménez, Osa Peninsula, is one of the gateways to Corcovado National Park, located beside Golfo Dulce, and known for wildlife, beaches, and access to local tours. Youtube. Driving through Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula .https://youtu.be/Q-fU39K8yY8 Puerto Jiménez, Osa Peninsula. Puerto Jiménez. Osa Peninsula is the major town on the Osa Peninsula. Unlike Drake Bay, Puerto…

The Osa Peninsula has over 450 bird species. Osa Peninsula represents only 3 % of all of Costa Rica and boasts 50% of the Bird species in Costa Rica. The Osa Peninsula. A birder’s paradise. Scarlet Macaws Scarlet Macaws on the Osa Peninsula are very easy to find throughout the Osa Peninsula. They love beach…

Los Higuerones Saturday Vibes at Puerto Jiménez’s Higuerones Market is a great place to meet locals and pick up some fresh produce or a chicken along with a Costa Rican bracelet. Los Higuerones incorporates different projects, including the Saturday Market called Mercado Verde. In English, it is the Green Market. Other projects that fall under…

Unforgettable Osa Peninsula Tours: Beyond Corcovado National Park. The Osa Peninsula is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. While many flock here for the famous Corcovado National Park, there is an incredible world of adventure waiting for you just outside the park boundaries in areas like Dos Brazos and the Tigre River. Here,…

Who doesn’t like chocolate? Friends Cacao Farm. Marco’s Cacao Farm, or in Spanish, Finca, is located outside of Puerto Jiménez on the Osa Peninsula. I have been friends with Marco for over 14 years. In fact, we first met in La Cuna, Osa Peninsula, while sharing beers at a local restaurant. Back then, his father, Marco Senior,…

Puerto Jimenez lies in the heart of the Osa Peninsula, where the emerald rainforest meets the sapphire waters of the Golfo Dulce. While the world knows this place for its staggering biodiversity, those who stay long enough realize that the true soul of the region lives in the smiles of the people. The “People of…

Another day in Paradise. The Magic of the Osa Peninsula. As you wake up in the mornings on the Osa Peninsula, it is another day in paradise. There is a specific moment on the Osa Peninsula when the world feels entirely new. It isn’t when the sun fully hits the horizon, but rather the few minutes before,…

While the Osa Peninsula is world-famous for the Corcovado National Park and the calm waters of the Golfo Dulce, there is a secret world hidden beneath the emerald canopy: the waterfalls. For those willing to step off the beaten path, these “cataratas” offer a refreshing escape from the tropical heat and a chance to experience the raw, untouched beauty of…

I asked the local community what it meant. Pura Vida at the end of the road, and why locals love Puerto Jimenez and the Osa Peninsula. They have come up with so many wonderful reasons why they love Puerto Jimenez and The Osa Peninsula. Pura Vida at the end of the road. Getting to the…

I asked the locals, what’s your favorite hotel in Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Everyone agreed that they love Cabinas Jimenez in Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Cabinas Jimenez Hotel. Cabinas Jimenez hotel is a go-to hotel when the locals have to spend a night or two in Puerto Jimenez. Sometimes the locals…

Bosque Del Cabo Rainforest Lodge sits 500 feet above sea level on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The beginning of the Dream! Phil Spier came to the Osa Peninsula in the late 1980s. At first, Phil wanted to farm the land and live off it. By chance, people started to show up and were amazed…

Green Season Osa Peninsula When most people think of a tropical vacation, they picture endless, cloudless blue skies and a sun that never quits. But if you ask those of us who live here, or the travelers who return year after year, we’ll tell you a secret: the Green Season Osa Peninsula comes alive! There…

Experience the Magic of the Osa Peninsula’s Rainy Season The rainy season on the Osa Peninsula, often called the “Green Season,” is a truly special time. From May to November, the rainforest comes alive with vibrant colors, and the wildlife activity is at its peak. Whether you’re interested in intimate whale watching tours or capturing…

Welcome to Up Close and Personal: A Photographer’s Guide. One thing about photographing the Osa Peninsula is that everything is up close and personal.. In this Osa Peninsula photography guide, I’m sharing my local knowledge from living here for 14 years.” 17 years ago, I was leading a photography tour when we drove down to the…

Best horseback riding tours on the Osa Peninsula. Horses of the Osa Peninsula. Horses on the Osa Peninsula and Costa Rica were first brought over in 1500 from the Spanish to as working horses. They would use them as a means of travel through the rough terrain of Costa Rica and the Osa Peninsula. The…

Top 4 hotels with American amenities The top 4 hotels with American amenities. One thing about Puerto Jimenez and the Osa Peninsula that most Americans encounter is the heat and humidity. It takes some time to get acclimated. You feel it the minute you arrive. Stepping off the plane, it hits you hard, Air conditioning,…

The scarlet macaws of the Osa Peninsula are the largest population of Macaws in all of Costa Rica They mate for life Scarlet Macaws of the Osa peninsula , also known as Lapas in Costa Rica, mate for life . If the male can not get the female pregnant, the female will find another male…