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South Pacific & Osa Peninsula Info
Many describe The Southern zone of Costa Rica and Osa Peninsula as the final frontier of this tropical paradise. Costa Ballena (Whale Coast) stretches from the surfer favorites Dominical and Uvita down to the French-Canadian dominated Ojochal and Playa Ventanas. The Osa Peninsula is a remote area that contains Corcovado National Park. Scienists from all over the world come to study the rich biodiversity of this region. Many simply come to relax in a sea-side hammock in front of a Drake Bay bungalow. The east coast of the Osa Peninsula is home to Puerto Jimenez, which is known as a "wild west" type of area. Playa Carate is located further South and is favored by many celebrities.


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The Location of the Osa Peninsula is the Southwest corner of Costa Rica. There are very few paved roads in this region. Most visitors to this region choose to take a domestic flight rather than driving. Flights are available to Palmar Sur, Drake Bay, Carate, and Puerto Jimenez

The Climate of the Osa Peninsula and South Pacific is a relatively wet climate. During the months of December through April, one can expect temperatures to reach a high in the low to mid 90's and a low in the 70's with limited rainfall a couple days per week during evening hours. From May through November, one can expect temperatures to reach a high in the low 90's and a low in the 70's with more prevalent rainfall. The rainfall in the Osa Peninsula and South Pacific region during this time of the year is generally limited to late afternoons and early evenings (though it can rain at any given time). October receives the most rainfall, averaging over an inch per day.
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Activities are generally limited to the larger towns such as Dominical, Puerto Jimenez and Uvita. At these locations one can find plenty of restaurants, bars, dancing, internet cafes, and souvenir shops. The following is a small percentage of the local businesses that we recommend:

Other Area Attractions:

Reptilandia Reptile Park

Surfing, Surfing, Surfing

Surf School

Spanish Immersion School

Internet Cafe

Mama Kiya Art Gallery

Banana Bay Gallery & Gifts

Recommended Restaurants:

**Los Vagos Restaurant

Hammerhead's

Coconut Spice

Restaurant Soda Nanyoa

Fifi's Sushi

Jungle Bistro

Solo Bueno Cafe

Dominical Information**Los Vagos Restaurant (Not to be confused with the Las Vegas Restaurant, which is also in Sierpe) is a small Italian owned restaurant in Sierpe. This restaurant is hands down, our staff's # 1 recommended eatery in Costa Rica. Do not be confused by the plastic tables and chairs. Emi and David (the owners) of this local favorite are highly trained chefs that chose a simpler way of life. While enjoying your meal, laughter will be plentiful as David entertains, and Emi shares her light hearted humor.

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South Pacific & Osa Peninsula Tours are available for adventurers, nature lovers or those that just want to relax and let the captain do the sailing. One can experience everything from Rappelling down rain forest waterfalls to canopy exploration to Dolphin and Whale watching or exploring Corcovado National Park, which was described by National Geographic Magazine as being among the world's most biologically intense places.
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Osa Peninsula Resorts & South Pacific Hotels: We offer a wide variety of Southern Pacific Costa Rica bungalows and hotels. We also offer many Drake Bay resorts, eco-lodges and tent camps for all price ranges and levels of adventure.
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Recommended Costa Rica Vacations that visit the South Pacific & Osa Peninsula:

Osa Explorer - 7 D, 6 N

Waves & Caves - 9 D, 8 N

Turtles & Macaws - 11 D, 10 N

Dominical Daze - 7 D, 6 N


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