Puerto Jimenez

Great Italian restaurant. Serves the most traditional Italian recipes and original creations of the Chef Giulio. Seafood is always a first choice. The end of week sushi is often present, depending by the availability of fresh tuna. Quiet ambiance, soft music, no TV.

Lapa's Nest TreeHouse: Treehouse resort-style rental with private pool, hiking trails, 24/7 caretaker. On 50 ha (120 acres) with only three other homes. High above the Gulfo Dulce with rainforest and ocean views. Sleeps six to eight in queen and king beds. Six levels 15 m (50 feet) in the air wrapped around a giant guanacaste tree (the national symbol of Costa Rica). Totally furnished. Lapa's Garden Retreat: 10 min north of Puerto Jimenez in rainforest with ocean views. Weekly vacation home rental 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, ocean-view. Osa Peninsula Honeymoon Suite: sleeps 2. Lapa's Vacation Home, bedroom, 2 bathroom, Jacuzzi, pool, sleeps 8-10. Great birdwatching, Congo, Whiteface and Titi Monkeys come right up to the house. Lots of rainforest trails to hike on. Contact Blondie for availability, rates and reservations. They can also help you with domestic airfare, transportation to Osa, and eco tours in and around the Osa Peninsula near Corcovado National Park.

Definitely a budget choice, Cabinas Iguana Iguana is located just outside of Puerto Jiménez and offers cheap private rooms with double and single beds. Rooms have private bathrooms and fans. Cold water showers. Management is friendly, but sometimes absent. They claim to have a swimming pool, but there was none to be found, however the beach is only a short walk away. There is a bar on site, but it is rather quiet.

Saladero Lodge is an environmentally sensitive 200 ha (480 acre) private preserve set in the undeveloped Golfo Dulce and Piedras Blancas National Park. It includes 800 m (½ mile) of coastline on the Golfo Dulce and 190 ha (465 acres) of primary rainforest. Established in harmony with the natural environment, our goal is to provide to travelers seeking a unique location and experience, the opportunity to observe wildlife and natural wonders in a pristine and sustainable fashion while enjoying the comfortable and spacious accommodations. 3-day minimum cabin rental includes boat transportation from Golfito or Pto Jimenez, kayaks, snorkeling and fishing equipment.