Wooden deck terrace with two cushioned lounge chairs under a large umbrella next to a small pool, surrounded by lush green trees and overlooking a distant ocean view.

El Remanso Lodge

Deep in the south of Costa Rica, on the wild Osa Peninsula between Puerto Jiménez and Corcovado National Park, lies the El Remanso Lodge - nestled in a private rainforest reserve within the Refugio Nacional Península de Osa. Since its opening in 1999, the lodge has been a pioneer of sustainable tourism in Costa Rica: it was one of the first in the country to generate its electricity completely through its own micro-hydropower plant and was awarded the highest level of the Costa Rican sustainability seal CST for this. The accommodations were built from fallen tropical wood from the lodge's own reserve and are integrated half-open and nature-friendly into the forest. Over 30 employees from the region ensure daily operations - an important building block for the surrounding communities of the Osa Peninsula. Between jungle hikes, waterfalls, and the roaring Pacific right outside the door, the El Remanso Lodge becomes a retreat for all who seek true, untouched nature.

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Details

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • Location

    Puerto Jiménez

  • Price

    upon request

  • Best travel time

    December - April

Rooms

El Remanso Lodge has individually designed bungalows, rooms, and villas that combine comfort with rainforest atmosphere. All accommodations were built from fallen tropical wood from the lodge's own reserve and offer views of the ocean or a rainforest gorge depending on the category. Additionally, a spacious villa with four bedrooms is available for families or larger groups.

A modern villa with a green roof nestled within a dense tropical forest on a hillside, overlooking the ocean under a cloudy sky.
Spacious bedroom in a lodge villa with wooden floors and ceiling, featuring a centrally placed bed with side tables and lamps, a bench at the foot of the bed, and a cushioned wooden sofa to the right.
Spacious bedroom with wooden beams and large windows opening to a terrace surrounded by greenery, featuring a bed, sofa, armchair, and wooden flooring.

Culinary

The restaurant of El Remanso Lodge is located on a terrace high above a rainforest gorge and offers a spectacular view of the forest canopy. Fresh, regional dishes are served that capture the flavors of the Osa Peninsula. Weekly evening lectures on conservation complete the experience.

Open-air restaurant with wooden floors and ceiling, modern wicker furniture, surrounded by lush tropical greenery.
Interior view of a modern bar with a wooden counter and decorative hanging lights, three people behind the bar preparing drinks during warm evening light.
Open-air restaurant at El Remanso Lodge with wooden ceiling and floors, tables set for dining, warm lighting, and surrounding greenery visible through open sides.

Activities

From waterfall rappelling tours to early morning bird watching to guided jungle hikes and a canopy platform - the activities at El Remanso Lodge are as diverse as the rainforest itself. Further afield, dolphin watching in Golfo Dulce, horseback riding on the beach, surfing on the famous waves of Matapalo, and day trips to Corcovado National Park tempt visitors. The experienced local guides share their knowledge about the region's extraordinary biodiversity.

Aerial view of a sandy beach meeting a dense tropical forest with turquoise ocean waves gently crashing on the shore.
A modern open-air pavilion with wooden slats and a flat roof surrounded by lush tropical greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.
Two people are practicing yoga in a spacious wooden pavilion surrounded by lush green trees, performing balancing poses on yoga mats.

Location

The El Remanso Lodge is located on the Pacific coast of the Osa Peninsula, between Puerto Jiménez and Carate, nestled in a private rainforest reserve within the Refugio Nacional Península de Osa. The area is one of the richest rainforest regions on the planet and borders directly on Corcovado National Park. Puerto Jiménez with its small airport is about a 45-minute drive away and is the ideal starting point for arrival.

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