Off the grid Costa Rica rainforest adventure in Cabo Matapalo, Osa Peninsula
Isla's Nature AdventureVideos
Take a journey with Isla "Nature Treasure Hunter" as she sets out on her adventures to discover and celebrate all of nature's beautiful creations There is so much life around us that we do not take notice and each one has a unique story to tell. Whether it's in her backyard, a bike, car or plane ride away, as long as it is a part of nature it's worth a second look. Experience all the magic of her nature discoveries.
OSA PENINSULA
Osa Peninsula boost 2.5% of the world's species squeezed into a tiny stretch of land 35 x 20 miles. It is located in the southern end of Costa Rica's pacific coast in the Puntarenas province, a place National Geographic dubbed “the most biologically intense place on earth”. We spent closed to two weeks off the beaten path capturing in our videos all the raw beauty and biodiversity we came across.
Bizarre Tide Pool Sea Creatures
In the rocky areas between ocean and land are an abundance of sea creatures that thrive within this tidal flux. As the water recedes, the secret lives of these bizarre marine species are revealed, often overlooked, but equally important to the ecosystem.
Frogs, Lizards and Geckos
The forests of this region are the only moist or wet evergreen lowland forests that still exist on the Pacific coast of Central America. These conditions make a perfect home for the 160 amphibian and 220 reptilian species found in Costa Rica. In fact, they are so abundant they are everywhere and sometimes even in the pool.
Amazing Bugs and Critters
Osa Peninsula is home to more than 10,000 insects which accounts for 85% of all animals that live there. Our exploration into this remote part of the world revealed some rarely seen species making our trip even more worthwhile. They are the engine of ecosystems and a great measure for monitoring environmental changes.
Preview: Costa Rica Wildlife
Osa Peninsula is a 45 min ride on a puddle jumper from San Jose. The difference in landscape and wildlife is startling from private beaches to waterfalls and a range of animals everywhere. This video is a preview of our incredible journey to this off the grid location where you can see wildlife in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Tour Gulfo Dulce
Golfo Dulce translates to sweet gulf and is the bay that separates Osa Peninsula from mainland Costa Rica. This body of water is a critical habitat for marine life. Our encounter with several pods of very social bottle nose dolphins while touring through the crystal clear water was breath taking and unforgettable.
Awesome Costa Rica Night Tour
A large portion of wildlife in Osa Peninsula are nocturnal making a night hike essential. We donned a head lamp and braved the dark trekking through jungle trails to get a glimpse of these illusive animals as they come out to feast.