Hotel
Bosque del Cabo
Cabo
Matapalo - Osa - Costa Rica
Crowning a point 500 feet above where
the Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific
Ocean, nestled in the unspoiled jungles
of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula
is a paradise found.
Bosque del Cabo is a romantic getaway
and a naturalist’s dream, come
true. Located in a unique and fortunate
position at the very tip of the Osa
Peninsula in the southern Pacific
region of Costa Rica, this 600+ acre
forest reserve features private, spacious
bungalows and gorgeous houses perched
a top the cliffs of Cabo Matapalo,
each with beautiful ocean views, tropical
breezes and the rainforest at your
doorstep. Hiking trails lead you through
the
forest to deserted beaches on both
the Golfo Dulce and Pacific Ocean.
Bosque del Cabo, which opened its
doors as a hotel in 1990, is owner
operated and dedicated to forest preservation.
The Osa Peninsula is one of the most
biologically diverse places on earth.Boasting
over 750 species of trees,360+ species
of birds (with several endemic species
), 117 species of reptil es, and almost
10,000 species of insects,the peninsula
is home to 100,000-acre Corcovado
National Park, known as the crown
jewel of the Costa Rican national
parks system. Bosque del Cabo offers
a rare opportunity to comfortably
vacation among all this rugged natural
splendor. At the end of our mile long
driveway, you’re transported
to a private Eden joining the raw
nature of the rainforest to the tranquil
beauty of manicured grounds and breathtaking
views.The lodge’s lush gardens,
full of tropical fruits and flowers,
attract many of the colorful resident
wildlife species. Residents of the
area include flocks of macaws, toucans,
and parrots. Monkeys, coatis, kinkajous,
agoutis, and sloths are daily visitors.
Peccaries are often seen, and from
time to time even jungle cats (like
pumas, jagarundis, ocelots and jaguars)
are spotted on the property. Trails
on the property allow for further
exploration into the rainforest, are
often seen, and from time to time
even jungle cats (like pumas, jagarundis,
ocelots and jaguars) are spotted on
the property. Trails on the property
allow for further exploration into
the rainforest, where you can enjoy
refreshing natural pools and waterfalls,
along with an abundance of wildlife.
You can spend your your days hiking
and exploring the natural beauty of
Bosque del Cabo and the surrounding
area, whiz through the air on our
zipline into the tree platform, take
a walk across our suspension bridge
to the Tropical Garden, or just relax
by the pool or on your deck,sip a
tropical drink, and watch the macaws
fly by.
Our newly renovated solar-powered
restaurant
serves delicious meals in a friendly
atmosphere. Breakfast offers a variety
of fresh, local fruits and your choice
of typical Costa Rican or North American
fare. Lunch in house or have it packed
to go. Dinners are always a special
event; everyone gathers to share stories
of the day, while enjoying a plentiful
and delicious meal served by candlelight.
Bosque del Cabo has ten beautifully
crafted thatched-roof bungalows; each
is privately set among lush gardens;
each offering stunningocean views,
modern bathrooms with delightful outdoor
garden
showers, and porches furnished with
hammocks and easy chairs. Set high
on a cliff overlooking the confluence
of the mighty Pacific and the Golfo
Dulce,these romantic bungalows are
stirred by warm tropical breezes that
echo with the rhythms of the pounding
surf
below.And for the ultimate in jungle
living, Bosque del Cabo has two rental
houses , Casa Blanca and Casa Miramar.
Casa Blanca, a well-appointed 2
bath, 2000 square foot
house has a fully-equipped kitchen,
living room area, large wraparound
porch with an amazing view of the
Pacific Ocean , and 2 large bedroom
suit es on either side of the house.
Casa Miramar offers a home with an
artistic layout of three unique “casitas”
featuring three bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms,
a fully equipped kitchen, living room
area,and many porches and observation
decks with amazing sunset views.Bosque
also has a beautiful Tropical Garden
that offers garden accommodations
(one rental house, Casa Teca, and
two cabinas, Cabina La Paz Cabina
Almendra), a wildlife pond and features.
El Palenque,an open rancho restaurant/bar
& bird watching The Tropical Garden
may be accessed by crossing over our
300-foot long suspension bridge. The
bridge spans a 75-foot deep rainforest
gorge that has a lovely creek running
along the bottom. And all of our accommodations
offer hot water,maid service and solar/hydroelectric
power.Rainforest trails and pristine
shores are steps away from your porch;
access to a great variety of habitats
and activities are nearby,including
the wild Pacific coast with tide pools,
waterfalls, and calm sandy gulf beaches.You
can also enjoy surfing, kayaking,
waterfall rappelling, tree climbing,
deep-sea fishing, boat trips, hiking,
horseback riding, and our tree platform
& zipline!