​No single area of Costa Rica has this variety of natural wonders so closeby.  Not  Monteverde, not  Manuel Antonio, not Corcovado.  Why?  Because only here will you find unspoiled Rainforest AND pristine beaches all in one place. 

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The 250+ acre Rainforest preserve and jungle cnaopy-covered valley of which we are part (the Osa Highlands), is home to  scores of mammals, reptiles & amphibians. Sightings are commonplace, and we have personally witnessed rare sightings for panther, ocelot, tapir and anteaters.  This is an unspoiled, mountainous area with distinct climate zones; the perfect  home for a large variety of wildlife within a relatively small area. 

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You are invited to explore this rugged area on horseback or foot. In addition, spectacular wildlife viewing is available on our half-day "National Geographic Tour", a boat excursion to a remote part of the Osa Peninsula via the Sierpe River.

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You can easily get out on the Pacific for a day of Whale Watching along our "Costa Ballena" (Whale Coast) - the best area for this in all of Central America.

Incredible hiking awaits in our Quatro Ranchos Private Preserve.
We have a complete Rainforest / Mountain self guided trail system.  Our Bosque Puro Trail takes you up 1000 vertical feet to the top of the coastal mountains - and into a 10 month-a-year cloud forest.  The views are spectacular. The Catarata Trail leads to 2 much different waterfalls and is home to exotic birds and butterflies. Two other trails take you to the sounds - and vistas of jungle canopy enveloped mountainsides, pristine coast & blue ocean.

Common sightings at Rancho Pacifico include 3 types of monkeys, sloths, jaguarundis, anteaters, tree frogs, tapir and more. Witness hundreds of bird species and regularly enjoy closeups of toucans, kites, eagles, parakeets and parrots in the wild. Watch whales right from the clubhouse spotting scopes.

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