Wild, untamed, & free

This gateway to Costa Rica’s southern zone offers an escape from the crowds of Costa Rica’s more popular tourist destinations and an invitation to immerse in its lush interior, explore unspoiled beaches, and sample authentic culture. Home to countless species of tropical birds like toucans, scarlet macaws, and hummingbirds along with monkeys, sloths, and coati, Uvita may find itself on the fringes of the famed Osa Peninsula but remains a true paradise in its own right. 

However those willing to venture out a bit will soon come to discover the gems hidden beyond this small town. Golfito is situated perfectly on the shores of Golfo Dulce, or ‘Sweet Gulf’, whose warm tranquil waters rank as some of the richest on the planet for marine biodiversity. Various eco lodges accessible only by boat offer a truly immersive experience along the shores of this special place.

Venturing further south towards the border with Panama, a journey to the end of road reveals some of Costa Rica’s most remote, untouched stretches of coastline backed by abundant growth and super-rich evergreen foliage. Surfers will know this road well as it leads to Pavones and one of the longest left-hand waves in the world as well as plenty more uncrowded waves along the way and beyond.

While a natural paradise, it remains one of the most fragile ecosystems in the world, in need of the utmost care, protection, and respect from visitors and residents alike. A place where jaguars roam the rainforest, macaws gather in groups of twenty or more and humpback whales feed off the coast on their migration north and south, Osa is your Eden.

The beaches of Dominical are a playground for surfers, while the cloud forests of San Gerardo are an absolute delight for birders. Those seeking thrills will relish in the rivers on rafting expeditions while the bravest climb the famed Chirripo, Costa Rica’s highest mountain where these same rivers are birthed.