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"Servicios Integrados Tropicales"
Peninsula de Osa
The "Peninsula de Osa" is located in the extreme south western corner of the country, directly west of "Golfito". It's home to the world renowned "Corcovado National Park" which contains approximately 3/5's of the peninsula's land mass. This is the largest remaining protected tract of "Pacific Coast Rainforest" left in the western hemisphere. The wildlife here is absolutely extraordinary, the plant life more diverse than you will find anywhere in the world, and the butterflies and birds will just blow you away. There is a ridge of large hills that run down the center of the peninsula offering spectacular views not only of the wide open "Pacific Ocean" but also of the calmer "Golfo Dulce". These hills are the sources of the many pristine rivers that flow to the "Pacific" or "Golfo Dulce" and are just loaded with giant river shrimp, known locally as langostino. Some of the best marlin, sailfish and tuna are caught within 15 miles of our shores. There are also a number of good and consistent surf breaks, some would even say great. The beaches are fantastic with hardly ever anybody on them. Privacy almost all the time. (click here to see one of the beaches) The main town of the peninsula, "Puerto Jimenez", offers the infrastructure (bank, post office, telecommunications, airport, port and bus depot) necessary to engage in vacation pastimes as well as pursuing business interests. There are a variety of bars and restaurants which offer good value for the money as well as an interesting night life. The "Taverna" is one of the more interesting ones. The accommodations are good and vary widely in standards from excellent such as the world famous "Bosquedelcabo" located in Cabo Matapalo and the new "Lookout Inn" located in Carate to the more homey atmosphere of "Cabinas Dona Leta" situated directly on the beach in Puerto Jimenez The peninsula has managed to maintain it's cultural integrity and individuality while at the same time welcoming visitors graciously. Try visiting this ultra-cool paradise. It will blow you away!! Bosquedelcabo Rainforest Lodge - Matapalo's jewel of the rain forest overlooking the Pacific Ocean  
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