There’s a first time for everything and for me this was a great introduction to the very special Osa Peninsula. Our journey there was only ok, as usual Sansa was a mess and our flight departed late, the 4×4 that picked us up in Drake Bay was a tad scabby but the boat journey was reasonably smooth it was just a shame that our arrival seemed to be almost unexpected.

This past weekend I traveled to Casa Corcovado. Living in Costa Rica for almost three years, I still had not been to the Osa. This was on my to-do list before I leave such an amazing country.

I was very pleased to be given the opportunity to visit Lapa Rios Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula. It was a Lapa Rios brochure I came upon in 1993 that first inspired me to visit Costa Rica. I never did make it to Lapa Rios until all these years later but it was well worth the wait.

Imagine you’re own romantic bungalow set in the jungle of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. It has incredible views of not only the rainforest, but beautiful coastline as well. Your bungalow has a luxurious canopy bed, a beautiful bathroom complete with an outdoor shower, and a large deck featuring woven patio furniture and a fantastic hammock. Now imagine that this bungalow comes with a gourmet restaurant, a beautiful pool, a wonderful massage room, and tons of natural vegetation and wildlife to keep you entertained for days in the surrounding area. Does this sound to good to be true? It’s not-it’s actually a reality at Lapa Rios, Costa Rica’s premiere eco lodge in the Osa Peninsula!