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Beach Exploration — Come spend time on a beautiful sandy beach in paradise. A perfect beach for children and swimming, Playa Platanares is one of the most quiet and secluded beach the Osa Peninsula has to offer. While at this beach you will have the chance to see scarlet macaws, parrots, tanagers, kingfishers, pelicans and herons.
Waterfall Rappelling — For those who are looking for pure excitement on their vacation we offer rainforest waterfall rappelling. This is an excellent chance to get your adrenaline pumping while seeing the beauty of the rainforest at the same time. Butterfly House — Experience the electric Blue Morpho fluttering nearby as you walk through our on-site butterfly houses. Among the many species raised by our butterfly expert are Morpho Amathonte, Morpho Peliedes, Caligo Eurilochuis, Caligo Memnon and the Papilio Cresphontes. Horseback Riding — Gentle horses allow the whole family to explore inland trails or beaches. Ride on the beach at sunset and discover why many call this area pure paradise.
Gold panning — You have the choice of viewing a short example of how the panning works, or you can actually work the stream for gold. If you choose to work the stream, please note that it is a physical activity which requires shoveling and standing in the stream.
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Ocean and Mangrove Kayaking — Begin at our pier and head
up the nearest mangrove. Gliding along the mangroves will allow you to
explore narrow channels and access a beach where swimming and beach
combing remind you what a special place you are in. On this tour you will
have a chance to see egrets, sandpipers, heron, osprey, pelicans, parrots,
macaws, crabs, rays, turtles, and dolphins.
Bird Watching — We will take time to focus on the
different species of birds that inhabit the Osa with our inland birding
tours and new pelagic tour. The inland tour will take us to a section of
the Tigre River called Dos Brazos. This is an excellent area for viewing
inland birds because it is a secondary rainforest, which envelops a grand
river. Our unique proximity to the blue water allows us to offer a pelagic
tour within 30 minutes from the lodge.
Rainforest — Come and see first hand the exquisite beauty
of the rainforests of the Osa Peninsula. While on this tour you will have
the chance to see countless species of birds including toucans, hawks,
parrots, and the famed scarlet macaws. Indigenous mammal species include
armadillos, sloths, raccoons, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white faced
monkeys, and squirrel monkeys.
Snorkeling — Let us give you a first hand look at what
beauty resides beneath the water. We will take you to sheltered areas in
the Golfo Dulce, perfect for snorkeling. Underwater volcanic outcroppings
with attached aquatic plants attract Pacific reef fish including Golden
Jack, Blue and Gold Snapper, Freckled Porcupine fish, Bumphead Parrot
fish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Spotted Scorpion fish and Giant Hawk fish.
Surfing — Costa Rica attracts thousands of vacationers
every year that are interested solely in the surfing. The most famous
spots include, Matapalo (20 minutes from lodge on the Osa Peninsula) and
Pavones (across the Golfo Dulce), renown for the second longest left break
in the world.
The House of Orchids Botanical Garden Tour — Visit an
enchanting botanical garden constructed and maintained by enthusiastic
plant experts. Finish breakfast and take a visually appealing
twenty-minute boat ride across the gulf for a beach landing onto Ron and
Trudy's House of Orchids. A plant lover's paradise, this wondrous garden
sits right on the beach and is a treat for the eyes as well as the nose.
Guided tours will give insight into edible plants including fruit trees,
spices and vegetables, as well as an astounding amount of ornamentals
including flowering gingers, heliconias, bromeliads, palms, aroids, and of
course orchids.
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