Costa Rica's Pacific side offers a variety of adventures for travelers to enjoy. However, the crown jewel of Costa Rica is in the Osa Peninsula, where 3% of our world's biodiversity takes place. Combine this with Kurá, a Virtuoso, ages 18+ resort sitting on top of a mountain overlooking Marino Ballena National Park and you get one of the most unique itineraries that this wonderful countries has to offer.
Depending on the time of international arrival, either exit SJO and continue across the street by foot to the domestic airport for your flight to Puerto Jimenez. However, if the international arrival flight arrives late at night, its best to stay in San Jose for the evening, then return to San Jose domestic airport the following day. There are daily flights to book from SANSA Airlines, sometimes up to 10 per day— San Jose to Puerto Jimenez. The flight is about 45-minutes long.
Upon arrival at Puerto Jimenez, you will see a Lapa Rios representative who will help lead you to the local office next to the airstrip for a cold coconut water and snacks. From there, continue with a driver to Lapa Rios (45-minute car ride) and meet the local guides to plan adventures for the following days to come.
Lapa Rios is located in the Osa Peninsula which holds 3% of our world's biodiversity and is located along Golfo Dulce which is one of the few Tropical Tjords int he world. One of the most unique aspects of Lapa Rios is that its located in primary forest, so you will see trees that are over 500 years old on the Rainforest Ridge hike. Next to it, is secondary forest still recovering from being slashed in the 1960's for farming and hunting. Thanks to Lapa Rios, a massive section of the rainforest has been protected due to ecotourism.
Combine all of these factors and you get a magical wonderland of nature viewing, its like throwing yourself into a real life National Geographic Zoo Book! Here is a list of all tours offered through Lapa Rios:
https://www.boena.com/media/LapaRiosLodge-TourBook.pdf
Some of the included activities at Lapa Rios led by our expert guides which we recommend are:
- Early Birds Tour
- Wild Waterfalls
- Rainforest Ridge Hike
- Local Medicine Tour
- Osa Trail
- Matapalo Tour
- Night Walk
- Plant a Tree
External Tours (offered outside of Lapa Rios with contracted guides)
- Waterfall Rappelling
- Kayaking
- Dolphin & Whale Watching
- Turtle Tour
- Yoga Class
- Bioluminescence Tour
- Corcovado National Park Tour by Land or Boat
- Visit a Local Ngöbe Indigenous Family at Aguas Ricas
- Surfing or SUP Boarding
Lapa Rios is located in the Osa Peninsula which holds 3% of our world's biodiversity and is located along Golfo Dulce which is one of the few Tropical Tjords int he world. One of the most unique aspects of Lapa Rios is that its located in primary forest, so you will see trees that are over 500 years old on the Rainforest Ridge hike. Next to it, is secondary forest still recovering from being slashed in the 1960's for farming and hunting. Thanks to Lapa Rios, a massive section of the rainforest has been protected due to ecotourism.
Combine all of these factors and you get a magical wonderland of nature viewing, its like throwing yourself into a real life National Geographic Zoo Book! Here is a list of all tours offered through Lapa Rios:
https://www.boena.com/media/LapaRiosLodge-TourBook.pdf
Some of the included activities at Lapa Rios led by our expert guides which we recommend are:
- Early Birds Tour
- Wild Waterfalls
- Rainforest Ridge Hike
- Local Medicine Tour
- Osa Trail
- Matapalo Tour
- Night Walk
- Plant a Tree
External Tours (offered outside of Lapa Rios with contracted guides)
- Waterfall Rappelling
- Kayaking
- Dolphin & Whale Watching
- Turtle Tour
- Yoga Class
- Bioluminescence Tour
- Corcovado National Park Tour by Land or Boat
- Visit a Local Ngöbe Indigenous Family at Aguas Ricas
- Surfing or SUP Boarding
After breakfast, private transfer from Lapa Rios to Kurá. Its a 4-hour scenic drive through the Osa Peninsula. This is the most cost efficient way of getting from one to the other, however other options are going from Puerto Jimenez to Uvita by boat, or flying with Böëna's private plane service XPlore Air from Puerto Jimenez to Quepos. From Quepos to Kurá, its a 1-hour drive.
At Kurá, enjoy many amenities such as the public bar, lounge and restaurant spaces surrounding a stunning infinity pool which features a state-of-the-art underwater sound system. Innovate local cuisine and cocktails are highlighted at the bar and restaurant and ingredients are either grown on site or sourced from local artisan producers. Enjoy a couples massage at our state-of-the-art Spa Sha.
Complimentary daily transfers are offered to the beaches surrounding Uvita and guests need not brave the road to the hotel (which requires 4x4); There are many different adventure activities to choose from such as kayaking mangroves, horseback riding, snorkeling or scuba diving Caño Island, visiting Corcovado National Park by boat, or spelunking waterfalls. However, feel free to settle in and enjoy. You may never want to leave your suite, and we don't blame you.
*This is one of the best places to see Humpback Whales in all of Costa Rica (from August - November) and Kurá actually overlooks Marino Ballena National Park, which translates to "Whales Tail." This is quite ironic because the beach is shaped like a whale's tail, and this is the location that whales and their babies love to migrate through seasonally.
At Kurá, enjoy many amenities such as the public bar, lounge and restaurant spaces surrounding a stunning infinity pool which features a state-of-the-art underwater sound system. Innovate local cuisine and cocktails are highlighted at the bar and restaurant and ingredients are either grown on site or sourced from local artisan producers. Enjoy a couples massage at our state-of-the-art Spa Sha.
Complimentary daily transfers are offered to the beaches surrounding Uvita and guests need not brave the road to the hotel (which requires 4x4); There are many different adventure activities to choose from such as kayaking mangroves, horseback riding, snorkeling or scuba diving Caño Island, visiting Corcovado National Park by boat, or spelunking waterfalls. However, feel free to settle in and enjoy. You may never want to leave your suite, and we don't blame you.
*This is one of the best places to see Humpback Whales in all of Costa Rica (from August - November) and Kurá actually overlooks Marino Ballena National Park, which translates to "Whales Tail." This is quite ironic because the beach is shaped like a whale's tail, and this is the location that whales and their babies love to migrate through seasonally.
Depending on the time of international outbound flight, leave Arenas del Mar for a 3 hour drive to SJO, or return to Quepos for a 15-minute flight.
Lapa Rios Lodge is perched on a ridge within a 1,000 acre private rainforest reserve on the wild Osa Peninsula, one of the areas least impacted by humans in Costa Rica.
Their spacious bungalows & Villas are positioned along the ridge and offer views of the shimmering blue gulf and rainforest canopy. Large open-air decks wrap around each bungalow and are an excellent spot for birdwatching, relaxing in the hammock or enjoying a refreshing outdoor shower. Lodge staff thoughtfully deliver coffee, hot chocolate or tea directly to the rooms in early morning so guests can relax and experience the morning sounds of birdcalls and howler monkeys.Accompanied by expert naturalist guides, guests discover the magic of the Pacific Coastal tropical rainforest and Golfo Dulce, one of just four tropical fjords in the world and a favorite habitat of sea turtles, dolphins and whales. Corcovado National Park is nearby, but wildlife viewing within the preserve, particularly for birds, is nearly as prolific.
Sleek, sexy and exclusive, Kurà is an adults-only property, the creation of Costa Rican owners Alejandra Umaña and Martin Wells to showcase their passions for architecture, design, sustainability and Costa Rica’s natural beauty.
Guests are treated to a hilltop perch overlooking Marino Ballena National Park and the famous Whale’s Tail sandbar, making Kurà one of the best destinations in all of Costa Rica to see the migrating Humpback whales. Eight spacious suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls for uninterrupted views of the lush tropical vegetation, abundant birdlife and azure ocean. In-suite amenities include two-person hammocks, spacious open-air verandas, double rain showers, luxury linens, creative lighting and private infinity pools in the Master Suites.
The public bar, lounge and restaurant spaces surround a stunning infinity pool which features a state-of-the-art underwater sound system. Innovate local cuisine and cocktails are highlighted at the bar and restaurant and ingredients are either grown on site or sourced from local artisan producers. Complimentary daily transfers are offered to the beaches surrounding Uvita.
Arrive, settle in and enjoy. You may never want to leave your suite, and we don't blame you.
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