Top 25 Adventures on the Osa Peninsula – I dare you!

Get up close and personal with the crocodiles that line the banks of the Rio Sierpe. This adventure is sure to get your pulse racing. Night time tours also add to the excitement and are the best for experiencing these ancient animals at their most lively.

It comes as no surprise that one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet Earth holds so many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Here my friend Reece pictured above with Coco on his shoulder while Derby plays in the background. This friendly family of white faced monkeys lives along the banks of the Sierpe River. Simply place your arm on the tree and they’ll climb right onto your shoulder.

The Osa Peninsula is filled with more species of trees than is found in the entire United States as well as over 50% of Costa Rica’s plethora of unique, endemic and endangered animals.

The Osa Peninsula is often referred to as the last frontier because it is some of the most pristine, unspoiled and breathtaking land in Costa Rica.

Releasing leather back turtles (photo above) is one of the many educational activities the Osa offers. Several organizations protect the eggs that have been laid on the beach and allow groups to release them into the ocean. They even have a race to see whose turtle will reach the water first!

Easy access is available via several domestic airports in the Southern Zone and once here you are sure to feel outnumbered by wildlife such as monkeys, dolphins and scarlet macaws. Tourism remains its “bread and butter”; however, a twist on tourism is what makes this place special.

One of my biggest accomplishments in life… 🙂 – Hauling in a 65 pound yellow fin tuna! After a half an hour fighting what felt like a 65 pound rock with muscles swimming toward the bottom of the ocean I was ready to share some sashimi with nearby resorts!

Eco-tourism is a natural fit for the Osa Peninsula. From the tourist hub of Sierpe, the “gateway” to the Osa, you can branch out in several directions by boat, horse, quad or kayak to experience the heart of Costa Rica. The adventures are endless!

Top 25 Adventures Found Within the Osa Peninsula:

1. White Water Rafting
2. Whale Watching
3. Swimming with Dolphin
4. Jungle/Waterfall Hikes
5. Day at Isla Cano
6. Snorkeling
7. River Tour
8. Kayaking through the Mangroves
9. Golfing
10. Surfing
11. Mountain Biking
12. Coffee Tours and Tasting
13. Horseback Riding
14. Bird Watching
15. Overnight Stay in Corcovado National Park
16. Playing with Monkeys
17. Canoeing through the Mangroves
18. SCUBA Diving with Sharks
19. Crocodile Tours
20. Sport Fishing
21. Riding Quads
22. Releasing Turtles
23. Zip Lining
24. Viewing Ancient Stone Spheres
25. Day at Playa Ventanas

Have you ever wanted to dive with sharks? Travel from Sierpe through the largest mangrove preserve in Central America to Isla Cano where SCUBA diving includes not only sharks but also rays, eels, schools of tuna and sea turtles.

The most fascinating aspect of eco-tourism is the emphasis it places on enjoying nature while protecting it. The 400,000 acre Osa Peninsula is the focus of a $32.5 million dollar grant, “the largest private fund-raising effort ever for conservation in Costa Rica”.

Come visit the Osa Peninsula, enjoy some of the many eco adventures and help sustain the environmental movement while you have the time of your life.

Written by Chelsea Carlsson, who works with Jim Cameron, WeLoveCostaRica.com’s Preferred Costa Rica Realtor in the Sierpe River area.

For over 20 years, the professionals at Amigos de Osa have been building their reputation within the Osa Peninsula. They primarily represent the Sierpe River Valley, specializing in riverfront properties and also have several listings in the surrounding areas of Palmar Sur and Drake Bay.

Their Costa Rican partner, Sonia Rojas, is a member of the Costa Rica Board of Realtors and is certified by the CCCBR. Her extensive knowledge of Costa Rican municipalities adds assurance to buyers. Co-founder, Jim Cameron, has been traveling to the area since 1976 and buying and selling properties for the past two decades. His experience and commitment to 100% customer satisfaction has been tried and tested.

Another partner, Trevor Cameron, has been traveling to Costa Rica for half his life and living full time in Sierpe since 2006. He offers client care before, during and after the sale and his fluency in Spanish provides excellent service to both the buyer and seller.

Soar like a bird for a day. It’s the most exhilarating way to explore the canopy! Hop into your harness, secure to the line and zip across the tree tops while your feet dangle. The beauty is sure to take away any fear of heights.

The newest member of the team, Chelsea Carlsson, recently graduated from California State University, Chico and after attending school in Costa Rica decided it was the place to begin her career. Acting as Amigos de Osa’s Buyer’s Agent, Chelsea is dedicated to finding the perfect property for her clients.

The Costa Rica real estate professionals at Amigos de Osa pride themselves on helping you to find “A Piece of Paradise with Peace of Mind.”

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