Ocean Forest Ecolodge

Where the Majesty of Rainforest meets the Sparkling Pacific Ocean

Enjoy this spectacular retreat with friendly staff, double and triple bungalow accommodations, and all natural, scrumptious cuisine – the perfect place to relax and renew!

Experience Exhilarating Adventures:

Unique Retreats
Snorkel & Scuba
Surf & Kayak
Horse Back Riding
Caño Island
Canopy Zip Line
Corcovado National Park
Rainforest, Wildlife & Birding Tours
Rainforest Night Tour
Whale & Dolphin Watching
Marine Turtle Conservation
Pre-Colombian Spheres

Scrumptious natural and wholesome cuisine. Meals are prepared by our kitchen staff using fresh local produce.

Arriving ~ The Adventure Begins! Ocean Forest Ecolodge (aka Guaria de Osa) is situated on a roadless people friendly paradise beach called Playa Rincón de San Josecito. We are situated in southern Costa Rica, on the westernmost cove of the Osa Peninsula, just South of Drake Bay and just North of Corcovado National Park! See you soon and enjoy the ride! Our address: Finca Guaria de Osa, 800 meters north of the San Josecito School house, Playa Rincón de San Josecito, postal code 60502, Puntarenas Province, Osa County, Costa Rica The absolute beauty of our location is our pristine and remote setting. Being that the last leg of the journey is by foot, we suggest you pack light and bring a backpack. We are also happy to help you with your bags if you’ve packed with a suitcase. Please review the “What to Bring” list to ensure you don’t overpack. There are two points of entry, from Drake Bay or the river town of Sierpe. DRAKE BAY: The nearest point of entry is Drake Bay, a small bay town on the Pacific Ocean. From the airport arrival to our beach is by a jeep ride through the beautiful southern Costa Rica country side, where locals still get around by horseback! Arrival is also possible from Drake Bay by a 25-minute boat ride to San Josecito Beach. This option is only available for groups of 6 or more guests. The Route from Drake Bay to the Ecolodge 40 min. - San Jose to Drake Bay by plane
 45 min. - Airstrip to San Josecito Beach school house by taxi 15 min. - Casual beach walk north to the Ecolodge SIERPE: A sleepy river town, 15-minute drive from Palmar Sur airstrip or 20-minute drive from the Palmar Norte bus station. From Sierpe arrival to the ecolodge is by a one-hour boat ride down the meandering Sierpe River mangrove estuary; then out onto the sparkling Pacific Ocean to San Josecito Beach. Passing the river mouth is an experience to be had in and of itself! The Route from Sierpe to the Ecolodge 40 min. San Jose to Palmar Sur by plane,
or 4 ½ hours via land through Palmar Norte/Sur 20 min. Taxi drive to boat docks at “Donde Jorge Restaurant” in Sierpe 90 min. Sierpe to San Josecito beach by boat (past Drake Bay) via river and ocean 20 min. Casual walk south to the Ecolodge * The boat ride from Sierpe Community boats called “el colectivo” depart daily from Sierpe at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Donde Jorge Restaurant. Private chartered boats can leave at any time between 7 a.m. 1 p.m. We recommend entering in the morning, and if chartering a boat by 1 p.m. being that the ocean is calmer in the morning. The afternoon ride can sometimes be bumpy, but there is the 4 p.m. community boat available for those coming in late. * Palmar Norte and Palmar Sur Palmar Norte and Palmar Sur are the same town, called Palmar. Palmar Norte is the part of town on the north side of the Terraba River where the bus station is located; Palmar Sur is the part of town on the south side of the river where the domestic airport is located. * Drake Bay to Ocean Forest Ecolodge Entry is mainly by an adventurous 40 min. safari style jeep transport. You drive through rainforest country side and cross several creeks and rivers. Your flight should arrive at Drake Bay airstrip by 3 pm latest. Best to arrive on the early flight! A jeep will pick you up at the airstrip and take you all the way San Josecito’s beach school house. Our staff will meet you there help with luggage, a 15-minute beach walk and your there, unless you get side tracked by the epic beauty! From Drake Bay it is a 20-minute boat ride along the cost to San Josecito Beach. For groups, boat transfers can be arranged. Boat entry from Drake Bay is best in the morning while afternoon arrival from Drake Bay is only by quad or jeep. * San Josecito School House and San Josecito Beach It is important to note that San Josecito School House and San Josecito Beach are two different locations. San Josecito School (Escuela San Josecito) is located on Rincón de San Josecito beach and is where the road from Drake Bay ends. The school house is located just south of the ecolodge, arrival from the school house one walks about 800 meters to the north, approx. 15 minutes, with the ocean to your left. San Josecito Beach (Playa San Josecito) is a protected cove that offers safe boat arrival, it is located just to the north of the ecolodge. It is also a great spot for snorkeling and wildlife observation! All boats arriving from Sierpe, pass Drake Bay, and leave passengers at San Josecito Beach. From San Josecito Beach walk south about 15-20 minutes, with the ocean on your right. Follow the coast trail, through a coconut grove the next beach over, called Playa Rincón de San Josecito. This is a mile-long paradise beach, our beach that we love so much! 500 meters down the beach you’ll see our boats and a boardwalk in to the property. You’ve arrived!!!