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Aguila
de Osa Inn
Aguila de Osa Inn is located on
the Osa Peninsula, situated on a high bluff overlooking
the Aguitas river with panoramic views of Drake Bay. Aguila
de Osa is a cozy inn set within a tropical rain forest offering
comfort and seclusion with a touch of elegance. The 2 suites
and 11 deluxe rooms, all of which are nestled neatly into
the surrounding hillside, offer spectacular views of the
lush, tropical jungle that surrounds the hotel. The rooms
feature hardwood floors, cathedral style ceilings and a tile bathroom.
The inn has an open-air restaurant and family style dining.
Hiking, fishing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, whale and dolphin watching
and horseback riding are all offered from this magnificent
location.
Location: Drake
Bay, Osa Peninsula
Price: Deluxe |
Lapa
Rios Ecolodge
This award winning and upscale
wilderness resort lies in a remote private rain forest where
the Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean meet. Lapa Rios is
a model for Ecotourism and conservation, winning awards
from Conde Nast Traveler and being featured in many international
publications. The resort also received the Award for Corporate
Excellence (ACE) 2005 presented by Secretary of State Condolezza
Rice. The main lodge, featuring a rooftop observatory 50
feet above the restaurant, connects to the pool and bungalows
by walking paths and steep steps. Each of the 14 spacious,
thatched romantic bungalows lets you "rough it" in style with ocean
views, a private deck and patio garden, complete with an outdoor shower. Interior baths
combine beautiful tile and local hardwood. Enjoy hiking
and wildlife viewing along the reserve's private trails,
horseback riding, boating and kayaking on Golfo Dulce and
fishing. Numerous guided tours are offered that include
dolphin sighting, overnight jungle outings, waterfall hiking
and Corcovado National Park.
Location: Puerto
Jimenez, Osa Peninsula
Price: Luxury
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Playa Nicuesa Rainforest
Lodge
Private comfortable cabins combine
with dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife at the Playa
Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. The lodge’s five private cabins, and the Mango Guesthouse with four rooms, offer privacy and comfort in a natural setting. All cabins and rooms have canopied beds, ceiling fans, private terraces, and private baths with hot water and open-air garden shower. The full-length louvre doors that wrap around your room and private verandas afford panoramic views of your natural surroundings. Adventure on the secluded coastal
rainforest preserve on your own or with a resident naturalist
guide- hiking to waterfalls, mountain biking, wildlife viewing,
birding, kayaking to beaches and botanical gardens, fishing,
swimming or snorkeling. This lodge is an enchanting tropical
paradise, with inviting 80 degree water and abundant wildlife
abound, where you will find quiet relaxation and adventure
in unspoiled surroundings.
Location: Gulfo
Dulce
Price: Moderate |
| La Paloma Lodge
La Paloma Lodge is a spectacular
eco-lodge nested on a steep hill overlooking the Pacific
Ocean, with Cano Island in the distance. Eleven thatched ranchos or villas are spread
on 12 richly landscaped acres, for a feeling of privacy
and seclusion. They feature artistically tiled private baths,
ceiling fans, expansive balcony with hammocks, varnished hardwood floors,
and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. SCUBA diving,
snorkeling, hiking, kayaking and horseback riding can be
enjoyed here, and there is also a pool where you can sit
and enjoy the large variety of birds and wildlife that call
this place home.
Location: Drake
Bay, Osa Peninsula
Price: Deluxe |
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Casa Corcovado
Jungle Lodge
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, tucked
away in the trees and cooled by the Pacific Ocean, is a
170 acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park.
Carefully designed and built by an American naturalist with
over twenty-five years of local experience. This unique
lodge offers accommodations constructed with the highest
concern for conservation in harmony with the landscape and
the environment. Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge provides the
ideal base for your in-depth rainforest experience. The
accommodations at this “Lost World” are 14 artfully-appointed
individual bungalows offering unpretentious comfort, mosquito-netted
beds, ceiling fan, tiled floors, lounge area, hammock, and ample closets. Roomy private
bathrooms have hot water showers and designer fixtures.
As you stroll down the sidewalk, your eye can’t help but
be drawn to the beautiful stained glass on the door and
wooden shutters on the windows, handmade by Costa Rican
artisans.
Location: Drake
Bay, Osa Peninsula
Price: Deluxe
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Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge
Lush gardens, trails for hiking, natural pools and waterfalls, and an abundance of wildlife make Bosque Del Cabo a romantic getaway and a naturalist’s dream come true. Private cliff top bungalows have porches equipped with hammocks and easy chairs, where you can sit back and watch the Scarlet Macaws, Toucans, Hummingbirds and White-faced monkeys, while enjoying the tropical breezes and stunning ocean views.
Location: Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula
Price: Deluxe
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Hotel Villa Corcovado
Hotel Villa Corcovado is a small
community of luxury vacation villas scattered throughout
70 acres of unspoiled jungle on the Southern Pacific Coast
of Costa Rica. All 8 villas rise high above the calm emerald
waters of the Golfo Dulce and are scattered along winding
paths to the pool and main lodges. Private open-air porches
afford panoramic views of the Gulf and the magnificent natural
surroundings. Three exceptional meals are prepared each
day by their chefs with emphasis on local cuisine, fresh
fish, tropical fruits and organic vegetables that are grown
onsite. A variety of tours can be arranged at this hotel
and include: kayaking, Chocolate Discoveries Tour, Corcovado
National Park, Early-rise Birding Tour, Plant a tree, night
and day jungle walks, snorkeling, and dolphin sighting.
Location: Gulfo
Dulce
Price: Deluxe |
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