When the sun goes down, the wildlife-rich Osa Peninsula comes to life! In fact, the peninsula, which is nearly covered in protected parks and wildlife refuges, is teeming with nocturnal life, including some of the country's most interesting insects and amphibians.
This two-hour nocturnal nature tour is a great activity for watching the peninsula transition from day to night as wildlife emerge. Your destination for this activity is El Ñeque, a community about 15 minutes from Puerto Jiménez. You'll follow a trail close to a stream, where wildlife sightings increase.
With your hiking boots laced up and your flashlight in hand, follow your guide into the forest to uncover all types of exotic nocturnal creatures you'd never get to see during the day! These include bats, spiders, various frogs, snakes, kinkajous (relatives of raccoons), and many other wonders of this secret nighttime world.
Discover more unique experiences on the Osa Peninsula.
This 14-day Costa Rica holiday covers the highlights of the entire country: tropical waterfalls, secluded beaches, exotic wildlife, and more. You'll travel from the north of the country to the south, from high-altitude cloud-forests to golden beaches. The icing on this great big tropical cake is that each night you'll be staying in the most comfortable luxury hotels and eco-lodges in the country.
On this 16-day luxury itinerary, you'll go off-the-beaten-path in Costa Rica. First, it's the waterfalls of the Vara Blanca region and enjoying horseback-riding excursions in the Talamanca Mountains. Then it's off to the southern Osa Peninsula, the most biodiverse region in the country, where you'll hike through unspoiled rainforest to secluded beaches while enjoying the local wildlife.
This unique 15-day Costa Rican holiday mixes equal parts adventure and luxury. Besides staying in four-star accommodations, you'll enjoy thrilling activities such as horseback riding, a tour of exotic bird sanctuaries, private waterfall hikes, and much more. The journey will take you from the central highlands to the Pacific coast, and by the time you're done you'll have accumulated memories to last a lifetime.
