Rustic Retreat amid Lush Costa Rican Jungle

The Osa Peninsula in southwestern Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. Its tropical climate supports 13 ecosystems, including cloud forests and mangrove swamps. Three-toed sloths, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, and iguanas all make their homes here. Amid all the flora and fauna—and only 100 meters from the beach—lies Blue Osa, a rustic, earth-friendly retreat that approximates as closely as possible the feeling of sleeping out in the open. An example of ecotourism in the truest sense of the term, Blue Osa is for travelers looking to experience the wilderness firsthand. The architecture is open, with screened walls to let in cool breezes, and there are few electrical distractions so you can unplug and unwind.

Guest rooms feature two double beds veiled by mosquito nets. Reflecting the all-natural setting, there are no phones, televisions, or hair dryers in rooms, and all lights, electrical outlets, and hypercolor bath towels are solar powered. There is also no air conditioning, but open windows, ceiling fans, and walls made of thin screens keep cool air circulating throughout the place. In the mornings, listen for the squawks of scarlet macaws and toucans in the surrounding jungle.

In the cocina, Blue Osa's head chef, Marie, crafts wholesome meals three times a day. Outside the dining area sits the 70-foot lap pool, which is flanked by white lounge chairs and a reclining ceramic statue. The onsite spa offers a range of services, including a coconut body polish that exfoliates and moisturizes skin with natural ingredients including freshly grated coconut, raw sugar cane, vanilla, and lemongrass. The resort occasionally hosts yoga classes for an additional fee. The airy studio looks out onto the beach and the mountains of the Costa Rican mainland.

Osa Peninsula: Outdoor Adventures amid Diverse Flora and Fauna

The jungle presses in on Blue Osa from three sides. This Getaway includes a rainforest and waterfall hike and bike tour that gives you a chance to explore it in depth. For further glimpses of pumas, sea turtles, and red-backed squirrel monkeys, head to Corcovado National Park.

Just 100 meters from the resort lie the cerulean waters and sandy beach of the Golfo Dulce. It's an excellent spot for surfing, and since it's free of riptides, undercurrents, and swordfish fond of fencing, it's popular with swimmers and kayakers, too. Additionally, Blue Osa offers numerous eco tours, including fishing and zipline excursions.

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