Osa Canton

An ecological sanctuary on Costa Rica's South Pacific coast, where whale watching at Whale Tail beach, rainforest hiking, and island diving are highly attractive.

Osa Canton is located on the southwestern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, covering parts of the Osa Peninsula and the coast around Uvita, and is famous for its biodiversity. The whale-tail-shaped sandbar and humpback whales of Marino Ballena National Park are signature attractions, Drake Bay is the gateway to the San Pedrillo ranger station in Corcovado National Park, and Caño Island is famous for diving and snorkeling. The Térraba-Sierpe Wetlands are ideal for birdwatching by boat, and the Stone Spheres of the Diquís are inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The dry season runs from December to April, while the rainy season brings lusher vegetation. Visitors can drive along the South Pacific Coastal Highway or take a small plane to Drake Bay.

Destinations

• Uvita
• Osa Peninsula & Corcovado
• Manuel Antonio

Itineraries

• South Pacific & Osa Peninsula Wilderness Adventure – Head south along the coast past Whale Tail beach, take a boat into Drake Bay, explore Corcovado, and snorkel at Caño Is…
• Costa Rica Four Regions Classic Loop – From the Caribbean canals to volcanoes, cloud forests, and Pacific rainforest beaches, experience all four major region…
• Pacific to Volcano Self-Drive 3-Stage Route – Self-drive down to the Pacific coast first, then head up to the cloud forest and Arenal, and finally return to the airp…
• Family Volcano & Beach Dual-Base Tour – Using only La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio as bases, this itinerary minimizes hotel changes while maximizing water activi…