The Osa Peninsula allows access into some of the country's most untamed forests. The Corcovado National Park - a massive 103,290 acre (41,800 ha) park that comprises a third of the peninsula - is filled with huge swaths of tropical rainforest and an unbelievable amount of biodiversity. Visitors can enjoy hikes along rugged trails that lead to lakes and waterfalls, and have the opportunity to spot squirrel monkeys, macaws, and even the endangered Baird's tapir. The Golfo Dulce, a bay that lies adjacent to the Osa Peninsula, also presents a number of exciting activities, including excellent sport fishing and surfing, as well as a string of deserted beaches perfect for sun bathing. The small port towns of Puerto Jimenez and Golfito lie along either side of the bay, providing visitors with access to basic facilities and services.  

Bosque del Cabo Lodge sits halfway between Puerto Jimenez and the Corcovado National Park, a location that privileges its guests with wonderful access to the natural gems of southern Costa Rica. The lodge is set atop a cliff looking out onto the confluence of the Golfo Dulce and Pacific Ocean, and is backed by a 600 acre private rainforest reserve. Hiking trails leading through the property bring guests to deserted beaches and breathtaking lookouts, natural pools and cascading waterfalls. There is a 300 ft. suspension bridge where guests can get lovely views of the surrounding rainforest, as well as a series of fast-flying, treetop zip-lines. The forest here is teeming with wildlife, and the lodge's lush gardens routinely attract a variety of animals, including toucans, monkeys, and sloths.  

And while the immediate area is enticing with its natural wonders, the lodge itself is equally attractive and inviting. Accommodations consist of ten beautifully crafted thatched-roof bungalows, privately scattered amongst the lodge's verdant gardens. Each offers private bathrooms with outdoor showers, solar-powered electricity, mosquito nets, porches furnished with hammocks and easy chairs, and some seriously stunning views of the ocean below. In addition to the bungalows, Bosque del Cabo Lodge offers two gorgeous rental houses, which are larger, with several bathrooms and bedrooms, and a fully functional kitchen and living room.    

Bosque del Cabo Lodge's swimming pool provides a nice place to cool off during the afternoon, and its poolside bar serves up a variety of drinks - from smoothies to beer to cocktails - for thirsty guests. The lodge's restaurant prepares tasty cuisine, which blends both Costa Rican and international flavors, and uses fresh, local ingredients. Dinners are communal, mixing conversation and food, and lunches can be packed for daytime excursions. Guests with aching muscles are invited to enjoy a massage from the resident masseuse, who offers a variety of treatments including acupressure, deep tissue, and Swedish massages.  

The lodge offers its guests a number of other services, including tour arrangements, guided hikes, and surfing lessons.  

Bosque del Cabo Lodge Facilities
Swimming pool, restaurant, bar, hiking trails, gardens, massage, suspension bridge, zipline, yoga

Amenities
Restaurant, bar, private bathroom, hot water, mosquito nets, hammocks, garden, massage, hiking trails, swimming pool, zipline, suspension bridge, yoga, solar-powered electricity, fan, porch, rental houses, kitchen, maid service, ocean view

Accommodations
Bosque del Cabo Lodge offers 10 private bungalows and 2 rental houses.  All of the bungalows have private bathrooms, outdoor garden showers, solar-powered electricity, mosquito nets, screened windows, and porches with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.  

The four standard bungalows have 2 double beds. The six deluxe bungalows feature king size beds, larger bathrooms with a dressing area, expanded outdoor garden showers, and wraparound porches.  

Casa Blanca is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,000 sq. foot rental house. It has a fully equipped kitchen, living room, large wraparound porch, sundeck, hot water, hydroelectric power, and maid service. The master bedroom has a king size bed, and the other bedroom has two queen size beds. Both bedrooms have private bathrooms.  

Casa Miramar is actually three small houses linked together by lined pathways, together comprising a total of 1,600 sq. feet.  It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor garden showers, a living room, fully equipped kitchen, observational deck, and several porches. Two of the bedrooms have one queen size bed and one twin daybed. The other bedroom has two double beds.



Destination Snapshot:   Off the Beaten Path   Surfing   Beach   Rainforests