Osa peninsula, CR

You may not have ever heard of the Osa Peninsula. But the Osa Peninsula is probably one of the most outstanding places in the entire country of Costa Rica. It's also one of the country's most remote places. It's located at the far southern tip, almost to the border of Panama. It's pretty hard to get to, but once you do arrive it's absolutely stunning.  The first thing you need to do is get to a place called Drake Bay. It's really one of the only big towns on the Peninsula. You can fly here, there's a small little regional airport, and you can fly in from San Jose. The other option is to take public transportation, or go overland with your own vehicle. The road in is going to be rough, dirt, and long. But you're going to save a lot of money as compared to flying.  The reason why most people come to the Osa Peninsula is to go and visit the Corcovado National Park, which lies within the peninsula. It can be really expensive however. Corcovado day trip tours from Drake Bay range from $90-$120 USD per person, but a two-day/one-night tour a lodge in the park can range from $315-450 per person. The people that I know who have done tours into the park say that it's the most stunning display of nature they have ever seen in their lives.  In the park you have a lot. ​A lot of people go for the wildlife watching. With over 2.5% of the world's biodiversity, the Osa Peninsula offers unparalleled opportunities for wildlife watching. There are guided tours you can go on to get the most out of this. There's apparently amazing bird watching, and the place is home to over 400 species of birds. ​ My personal favorite, the Osa Peninsula has some of the best and the least crowded waves on the planet. With how difficult it is to access out here, the waves are going to be very uncrowded and they are absolutely amazing, along with the beaches.  To get to the Osa Peninsula is not easy. It's a multiple-day trip without a doubt. — Especially if you decide not to fly. But if you are in Costa Rica for the sheer beauty of the country, then you should absolutely come here. It's adventurous, it's raw, and it's going to be something you never forget. But it will not be cheap. From a surf adventure perspective, there is also little left like this place.