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Playa Zapote
Getting there As you’re driving through town you will come to an intersection. BM grocery store will be on the right. Across the street will be the gas station. Take a right at that intersection. The road will go all the way out to Carate Beach. When you see a sign saying ‘Pelican House’ s…
Playa Colorado
Getting there As you’re driving up town in Puerto Jiménez, you will come to an intersection. BM grocery store will be there. Right across the street, you will see the gas station. Turn right at the intersection. That road leads to Carate Beach. You will be on the road for a while. On the left…
Playa Tamales
Getting there Going through town, you will come to an intersection. BM grocery store will be at the intersection. Across the street will be the gas station. Take a right at the intersection. That road will take you all the way to Carate Beach You will stay on the road for a long time, never…
Playa Sombrero
Getting there The intersection at BM grocery store, take a right and follow that road. The road goes all the way to Carete. When you see a sign saying Pelican House, count that as road # 1. Playa sombrero will be the third road to the left. Playa Sombrero is a beautiful, long stretch of sand…
Playa Backwash and Playa Pan Dulce
Getting there To get to Playa Backwash and Playa Pan Dulce, you have to take the road out to Carete. Drive through Puerto Jimenez, and when you get BM grocery store, you will come to a stop sign, kitty corner, you will see the gas station across the street. Make a right at the intersection.…
Playa Canaza
Getting there Driving out of Puerto Jiménez, after you pass Barrio Negre, keep going for another 5 min. You will come across a speed bump on the left; you will see a school. Keep going, and there will be another speed bump. Right after the second speed bump, you will go another 200 meters you…
Playa Negre
Getting there. Playa Negre is located right after Playa La Cuna as you are going out of Puerto Jiménez. You will come to a small dip in the highway, and you will see a road to the right. Take that road. You are in the barrio Negre. Also, there will be a small family store…
Playa La Cuna
Swimming While driving out of Puerto Jiménez, you will pass Aguas. Go a little further, and you will cross the river Aguas; you will see signs along the road for a local beach restaurant. If you follow the road to the left, it will lead you directly to the shore. Because Playa La Cuna is a small, sheltered beach, it…
Playa Aguas
Playa Aguas is the next beach after Playa Sandalo. Go past Sandalo and keep driving out of Puerto Jimenez. You will see a soccer field on the left-hand side and several houses around it; that is Aguas. Right after the end of the soccer field, there will be a road to the right. Take that…
Playa Sandalo
Playa Sandalo is largely in the mangroves. it is a good beach to swim at, plus at high tide it is great fishing. You will see a sign saying Sandalo Beach. Fishing This is my favorite beach. I live in Sandalo. Fishing is great on the beach. At low tide, walk all the way out…
To tip or not to tip: The Osa Peninsula Tipping Guide
To tip or not to tip when you are exploring the Osa Peninsula. This being my 15 th year living on the Osa Peninsula, this is what I do. I will break it down into groups. Tipping in a Restaurant Restaurants will add 10 % to the bill for service, which goes into the kitty…
The Higuerones Saturday Market Recycling & Education Project
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…
Osa Beach house
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…
Costa Rican Beer
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
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…
Osa Peninsula High Season 2027 | You’re Not in Kansas Anymore
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
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
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…
Osa Peninsula: Wild and Wonderful
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
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…
Walking Tour of Puerto Jiménez: Wildlife and Local Life
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…
Osa Peninsula. A birder’s Paradise
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…
Puerto Jiménez’s Higuerones Market
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
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.
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,…
People of Puerto Jimenez
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.
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,…
The Hidden Waterfalls of the Osa Peninsula: A Guide to the Jungle’s Secret Pools.
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…
Pura Vida at the end of the road.
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…
Why locals love Cabinas Jimenez, and why you will too.
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…