Osa Verde Biolodge

Osa Verde Biolodge, between the rainforest and the sea at the southern Osa

Osa Verde Biolodge sits in primary rainforest at the southern end of the Osa Peninsula, with the Pacific in front and the forest rising behind. It was created by the non-profit Osa Conservation, and it is built for groups, birders and nature lovers who want to see real conservation work, not just read about it.

Why we choose it

• Your stay funds conservation. The lodge is an initiative of Osa Conservation, and visitor stays support its restoration and conservation work on the peninsula.
• Hands in the soil. Guests can join projects in reforestation, rewilding, sea turtle protection and citizen science alongside the scientists who live on site.
• Food from the farm next door. Finca Osa Verde grows local fruit and vegetables without chemicals for the kitchen, a true farm-to-table stay.

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Rooms and views

The rooms are open-air cabins, built largely from fallen trees on the property and other local materials, looking out to the ocean with the rainforest behind. Evenings on the deck are about the view and the sound of the waves and the jungle, which is also what puts you to sleep. The lodge runs on hydro and solar power, and natural springs supply the water.

On the property

Botanical gardens and a long network of hiking and biking trails run around the property, so days are for exploring, birding and photography. The restaurant serves three meals a day, much of it from the farm. Down the road, the Osa Conservation biostation hosts researchers, volunteers and students through the year, and guests can learn how the team monitors the forest and the turtles.

The land around the lodge was once a cattle farm and has been replanted with native trees, which now draw birds, mammals and insects back in.

Location and getting there

The southern Osa is reached by air and road, usually via Puerto Jiménez. Corcovado National Park, Piedras Blancas National Park, the Térraba Sierpe wetlands and the calm, deep waters of the Golfo Dulce are all within reach, and we plan the transfers and guided days for you. See more of Carate.

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