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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…