Peninsula de Osa: Overview

Pristine and remote, Costa Rica's uncut emerald is bursting with life.

It's not uncommon to use superlatives when describing the Península de Osa. Residents claim it is the most picturesque and perfectly pristine spot in Costa Rica. Comprising the largest remaining swathe of Pacific rainforest, the Osa is undoubtedly the country's top spot to witness life at its wildest.

Fast Facts

Population

5,000

Currency

Name: Costa Rican Colon
Code: CRC
Symbol: ¢

Electrical Plugs

American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades
120V 60Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: Spanish

Time Zones

GMT/UTC -6 

Country Dialing Code

+506

Weights & Measures

Metric

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