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Hotels on the Osa Peninsula:
General Information:
Location: 330 km or more from San Jose, depending on final destination
Weather: Hot, humid and rainy at times. December through April are the driest months. Read below for more information about the climate.
Temperatures: Average 71-93° F
Altitude: sea level
Read more about the South Pacific Tourism Region
The Osa Peninsula at a Glance:
The Osa Peninsula makes up much of the southern Pacific coastline of Costa Rica. Here, lowland tropical rain forests merge with mountainous terrain and isolated beaches. This patchwork of greenery houses some of Costa Rica's most endangered plant and animal species, and is considered one of the most biologically intense places on earth.
There is little development on the Osa Peninsula. More than eighty percent of the Peninsula is protected by Corcovado National Park or other reserves. A majority of the few small towns that do exist are reached by boat, plane or precarious roads that are often impassible during the wet season, and rough during the dry.
The remoteness and the pure, simple beauty of the Osa Peninsula make it a place worth visiting. It is not a destination for the unadventurous traveler, as even the nicest hotels are on the rustic side.
Drake Bay and Puerto Jimenez are two of the most popular destinations on the Osa Peninsula. Drake Bay is branded as the northern gateway to Corcovado National Park, and the small town of Carate, near Puerto Jimenez, the southern gateway. Sierpe de Osa is another popular launching point for Corcovado trips.
Climate:
It is green year-round in the south Pacific. This means that even during the dry season, it still rains – it just rains less. It really should be called the "drier" season. Generally speaking, the drier season runs from December until mid-April, with very little rain in January, February and March. It is warm and humid all year, with daily average highs in the mid to upper-eighties. March is typically the hottest month. September and October are the rainiest months.
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Main Cities on the Osa Peninsula:
Carate:
Long stretches of undeveloped beaches with lush mountain backdrops make the Carate area one of Costa Rica’s hidden gems. Situated on the southern tip of Corcovado National Park, the tiny village of Carate is a nature-lover's paradise.
This remote part of the Osa Peninsula is known for its natural beauty, wildlife and the variety of activities available for the outdoor enthusiast. Activities in the area include hiking, bird and wildlife watching, sport fishing, night walks for spotting turtles, dolphin and whale watching, and panning for gold. Read more about Carate...
Drake Bay:
Drake Bay, located on the northern tip of the Osa Peninsula, is one of the most remote and peaceful destinations in Costa Rica.
Drake Bay town is branded the northern gateway to Corcovado National Park and quietly sits on the shores of Drake Bay (Bahía Drake), while... Read more about Drake Bay
Puerto Jimenez:
Located on the Golfo Dulce side of the Osa Peninsula, the frontier town of Puerto Jimenez is a thriving town, transformed by gold mining and logging in the 1960's.
Today, backpackers and eco-tourists are drawn to the amazing wildlife and quiet beaches of this coastal retreat. The area’s mangrove swamps and verdant rainforests are home to a myriad of fauna ...Read more about Puerto Jimenez
Sierpe de Osa:
Sierpe is a small rural town where everyone knows everyone by name. The simple way of life has not been jaded by too many cars or tourism gone wild.
Sierpe is considered the mainland gateway to the Osa Peninsula and all its jewels including Caño Island Biological Reserve, Corcovado National Park, and the Terraba - Sierpe National Wetlands. Sierpe is also a popular fishing village... Read more about Sierpe
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