Tropical Escape in a Serene Natural Environment

A tropical breeze sidles in through the open window, siphoning away tension and stealing it off to the depths of the jungle outside. In Blue Osa's grand yoga studio overlooking the undulating surf of the Golfo Dulce and the mountains of the Costa Rican mainland, natural light washes across the caramel-colored wood floors as yogis move through the measured, deliberate paces of their practice. The studio is located on the second floor of the resort, and the ceiling stretches up nearly two stories without impediment, heightening the expansive sense of the tranquil space.

The yoga studio is one element in Blue Osa's comprehensive approach to mental, bodily, and spiritual wellness and restoration. A similar sense of serenity can be found in the simple but elegant private rooms, where two double beds are cloaked in blue-and-white bedspreads and white mosquito nets flow down from the ceiling like bridal veils. With no phones or televisions to intrude upon the tranquility of the space, visitors can disconnect from technology and explore the seldom-visited pastures and rustic dude ranches of the mind. Ceiling fans and always-open windows usher in tropical breezes, and in the mornings, visitors can witness the sunrise and hear the surrounding jungle come to life as the squawks of scarlet macaws and toucans greet the day.

Wholesome meals created using fresh ingredients spring forth from the sheltered cocina, an ideal place to refuel after a day of activity and exploration. Outside the dining area sits the 70-foot lap pool fringed by white lounge chairs and a lush garden dotted with rosy flowers. Between the wood-lined walls of the spa, travelers can shake off any remaining tension with a full range of spa services, including a coconut body polish that exfoliates and moisturizes the skin with freshly grated coconut, raw sugar cane, vanilla, and lemongrass.

The Osa Peninsula: A Blossoming Haven of Biodiversity

Plant and animal life flourishes in the warm climate and humid air of the Osa Peninsula, whose landscape swells with lush and leafy grandeur. Known as one of the most biologically diverse places on earth, the peninsula supports 13 ecosystems, including cloud forests and mangrove swamps. Near its southeastern tip, rainforest presses in on Blue Osa from three sides, teeming with animals such as scarlet macaws and toucans. Travelers can take advantage of the included rainforest and waterfall hike and bike tour or head out to Corcovado National Park to become intimate acquaintances with pumas, jaguars, poison-arrow frogs, red-backed squirrel monkeys, and four species of sea turtles.

Just 100 meters from the resort lie the cerulean waters and sandy beach of the Golfo Dulce. Excellent surfing abounds, but the area is free of rip tides, undercurrents, and identity-stealing swordfish, so swimmers can feel safe taking to the salt waters. Guests can set up a surf lesson, rent a board, or slip into a sea kayak and explore the waters. Blue Osa also offers a staggering number of eco tours, including dolphin watching and jungle zipline tours. Roughly 8 miles north of the resort, the numerous restaurants and shops of Puerto Jimenez offer a taste of urban recreation for those seeking local culture.