Osa Peninsula
Playa Cativo Lodge
This luxury, boutique eco lodge sits directly across the sheltered Gulfo Dulce from the Osa Peninsula, recognised as one of the most biologically diverse regions on earth. The lodge is located just outside the boundary of the Piedras Blancas National Park, an ecological hotspot in its own right. The national park boasts incredible biodiversity, featuring both secondary and primary rainforest.
The lodge has a good selection of well appointed rooms, a restaurant serving quality meals and an outdoor swimming pool with fine views across the gulf. The lodge is reached by a short domestic flight from San Jose to either Golfito or Puerto Jimenez, followed by a scenic and exciting 30 minute boat ride to the secluded bay.
Facilities
Outdoor swimming pool, self-guided hiking trails, private beach, concierge service, private boat transfers, Wi-Fi throughout property, Air conditioning (Premium Ocean View with A/C - only).
Six room types: Deluxe Ocean View, Premium Ocean View with A/C, Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View, Luxury Casita with plunge pool, Ocean Front Casita, Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa.
Local Wildlife
Over 140 species of mammal in Piedras Blancas National Park, including five cat species; jaguar, puma, ocelot, margay and jaguarundi. All four of Costa Rica's monkey species; Mantled howler, spider, white-faced capuchin and squirrel. There are around 53 species of bat present within the park.
Over 360 species of bird have been recorded in the surrounding area, including; scarlet macaw, toucans and aracaris, hummingbirds, great curassow, crested guan, trogons, honeycreepers, herons, tinamou, woodpeckers, woodcreepers, antbirds and manakins.
At least 100 reptile and amphibian species, including the Golfodulcean poison dart frog - endemic to the local region.
Optional Activities
Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, diving, naturalist-guided walks, nocturnal forest walks.
John Melton
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our Costa Rica tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
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