THE PENINSULA DE OSA reaches out into the Pacific Ocean from southwestern Costa Rica and is described by National Geographic as "the most biologically intense place on earth". Archaeologists and Ethno-Historians have yet to unravel the mysterious past of this region. Aguila de Osa Inn is located in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, situated on a high bluff overlooking the Aguitas river with panoramic views of Drake Bay. Reaching out into the Pacific Ocean along the southwest coast, the Osa was once described by National Geographic as one of the most biologically intense places on earth. Encompassing Corcovado National Park and Caño Island, two of Costa Rica's most prized protected areas, the Osa Peninsula is a priceless natural treasure with an abundance of tropical plants, mammals, insects and over 350 species of birds. No other region of Costa Rica offers the visitor a more pristine, virgin environment to discover. The Aguila de Osa Inn offers visitors to the region a comfortable and private refuge from which to explore the magic and beauty of mother nature in all her glory and complexity. We welcome you to Aguila de Osa Inn and look forward to providing you with a long lasting, memorable vacation experience.

FOOD AND LODGING Your dining experience will be set in a tropical atmosphere with ocean views. Our newly remodeled open-air restaurant, with seating for 36, serves as the ideal setting. Custom hand made furniture, using a variety of differnet local hard woods, have been crafted to ensure comfortable seating in an elegant surrounding. Our distinctive, gourmet cuisine is created with a uniquely tropical flair; fresh seafood from our boats, pasta, sushi, vegetables and luscious tropical fruits, prepared with simplicity and originality. Guests will appreciate our attention to detail and commitment to friendly service. Aguila de Osa Inn comes complete with 2 suites and 11 deluxe rooms, all of which are nestled neatly into the surrounding hillside. Hardly visible from a distance, our rooms are separated into three distinct clusters, each offering spectacular views of the lush, tropical jungle that surrounds the hotel. Resting high above the water's edge, the rooms are open and spacious; with mesh windows to ensure a tropical breeze to pass through your room. All rooms feature large Italian tiled bathrooms, cathedral style ceilings, hot water, ceiling fans, 24 hour electricity, hand crafted decor, in addition to drinkable well water that is UV treated with a micro-filtered system. A well maintained cement trail connects the rooms with the hotel's restaurant/office area, which during the evening hours is well lit to ensure safe passage to and from your room.

JUNGLE HIKES WALK INTO A WORLD of immense bio-diversity right on your doorstep. Trails cross orchid draped streams and wind through virgin jungle, home to a vast array of exotic birds and mammals. Howler and White-faced monkeys bound through the canopy. The Scarlet Macaw, Toucan, and Tanager are just three examples of the 300 species of birds indigenous to the region. Guided tours of Corcovado National Park and Caño Island Biological Reserve allow you to further explore the magnificence of this rainforest frontier to its fullest.

SCUBA DIVING For the scuba enthusiasts the Osa Peninsula offers countless excursions and endless encounters. With Costa Rica's finest Pacific coastal diving and snorkeling, the clear waters surrounding Caño Island Biological Reserve can be best described as a garden of spectacular coral and rock formations. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, advanced diver, or just snorkeling, the variety of rich and abundant marine life will amaze you. Teeming with exotic sea life, diving Caño Island is an underwater photographers dream. cuba among large schools of colorful reef fish or observe the large pelagic that frequent these waters. With visibility being 30 – 100 ft. or more year round. Let our Padi dive Instructors and dive masters aboard our 30 ft Isand Hopper will take you on a voyage of breathtaking dives though schools of barracudas, horse-eye jack, that actually block the rays of the sun. The variety of sea life is extraordinary with mobula, eagle and gaint manta rays also southern sting rays, guiterfish, octopus, ridley and leather back turtles, four types of eels, and the list goes on and on it’s a jungle down here! As the oldest established dive operation in Drake Bay, we guarantee you a memorable diving adventure like never before.

SPORTFISHING The challenge and excitement of some of the world's best big game fishing awaits you at Aguila de Osa Inn. Over 40 I.G.F.A. records have been set within 80 nautical miles from our hotel including sailfish, black, blue, and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, cubera snapper, Spanish and sierra mackeral, roosterfish and more. Aguila itself holds five world-fishing records. The Aguila de Osa Inn has the reputation of being a fisherman's paradise. Our new Palm Beach cold-molded sportfishing boats are powered by Caterpillar 3116 turbo diesels. We carry a full range of Penn International and Shimano reels in all weight classes, for the fly fisherman we specialize in Billy Pates fly reels and Sage rods. Our professional captains (all English speaking) and crew are anxious to be part of your record-breaking vacation. Aguila’s professionally trained mechanics constantly maintain the boats to the highest possible standards for your safety and enjoyment. Our boats meet all the U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations with lifejackets, flares, GPS, and VHF radios. In addition, we are equipped with a special frequency that enables us to reach a far greater distance than the normal marine radios in case of an emergency. Thrilled by spectacular runs of marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, rooster fish, and numerous other species of big game fish, guests can take advantage of our 1/2 day or full day fishing charters. At Aguila de Osa Inn practices responsible catch and release fishing techiques and the oldest operation to use circle hooks. FISHING SEASONS Marlin - August through December is peak season, but an occasional blue or black may be taken any month if the water temperature is right. This year, the marlin activity was incredible between February and March, with some weighing in at over 600 pounds. Sailfish - a few taken off and on year-round with the exceptional fishing from December through April. Often slows from May into early June, then picks up again and begins to peak in August or September. Yellow Fin Tuna - best fishing for the bigger ones corresponds with marlin and sailfish season, but the schools of footballs can nearly always be found around Cano Island and farther outside. Dorado - best runs are traditionally from late May through October. Wahoo - not abundant, but an occasional Wahoo may be taken any time. Can be caught between May and October while trolling for sailfish. Roosterfish - the region has big roosters and they can be caught virtually any month of the year. Some weigh nearly 100 pounds but they average between 6 - 30 pounds. Snook - almost all year round, but best from May through August and January though March. Other Species - the Horse-eye Jacks, Jack Crevalle, Amber Jack, Spanish Mackerel, Dog Tooth Snapper, Motton Snapper are here year round.

GETTING TO AGUILA DE OSA Part of the charm of Aguila de Osa is that it can only be reached by boat or sea plane. The most common way of arriving is by taking a 45 minute scheduled Travelair flight from San José to Palmar Sur, a short taxi ride to Sierpe and by boat to the Inn. This final leg of your journey consists of a 25 mile boat ride, 21 miles along Rio Sierpe, viewing the mangrove forest, and an additional 4 miles on the beautiful Pacific. During the boat ride you will discover the Sierpe-Terraba Mangrove Reserve, the largest in Costa Rica, with 54,000 acres. Often you will see White Faced Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Caymens, and a large variety of birds and other wildlife. WE'VE GOT IT ALL NESTLED ON Drake Bay in the secluded Osa Peninsula, the Aguila de Osa Inn offers the finest in fishing, hiking, diving, and dining. Our guests also enjoy kayaking, horseback riding, beach combing or just hanging out in a hammock. Enjoy nature at its finest and hospitality at its best.

COMMENTS FROM THE GUEST BOOK "This has been the best experience in all of Costa Rica 3 days of fun and meeting others from all over the world - the staff is the best" Al Harrison, FL "On this small planet, in this large universe you are a welcome break from reality. Thanks for a terrific stay." Kevin Harris "Wonderful place, wonderful people; your warmth could heal me. thanks for the food, the music, the dancing, the sun and the care." Gillierte Bahis "I love to go to Aguila de Osa and we go fishing And we saw dolphins And there came a little crocodile and we chased it. There was a string and we swung from it. We went to a little river and through a little waterfall. It's a wonderful world. Alexa Esquivel 8 years old August 28,1997

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