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- [Home](https://playalapa.com/) - Welcome To​Playa Lapa​ 📍Carate CorcovadoOsa PeninsulaCosta Rica"The Wild is not Meant to be tamed, but to be treasured"The Osa Peninsula has been called “the most biologically intense place on earth” by National Geographic Magazine. Here in the Osa amid waterfalls, streams, and fresh water lagoons; within lowland rain forests, mountainous jungles, and pristine beaches, lies
- [Foods](https://playalapa.com/foods/)
- [Plants & Gardens](https://playalapa.com/plants-gardens/)
- [Wildlife](https://playalapa.com/wildlife/)
- [The House](https://playalapa.com/the-house/)
- [Scenaries](https://playalapa.com/scenaries/)
- [Galleries](https://playalapa.com/galleries/) - Please select a gallery from the drop down menu
- [Activities](https://playalapa.com/activities/)
- [Eco-Tours & Activities](https://playalapa.com/eco-tours/) - Additional Contacts Restaurants: A beautiful lagoon overlook restaurant for sunset dinner. Book ahead. Also, option to go early and use infinity pool, order drinks during the day, if booked for dinner. - +506 8369 9099 Fun restaurant, pool and bar for after surfing dining and fun - +506 8376 3209 - Other Resources: Groceries: For
- [Fishing Tours](https://playalapa.com/fishing-tours/) - Local Fishing Tours: Carate Handline Surf / Lagoon / Ocean Carate Beach and Lagoon Tours: The Carate locals fish by hand line and surf rod, and typically catch larger snook which are sold to the local lodges. If you would like to try your hand at this type of fishing, it can be arranged as
- [Lagoon Kayaking](https://playalapa.com/lagoon-kayaking/) - LAGOON KAYAKING: It is recommended that you tour with a guide first, unless you are an experienced kayaker, or familiar with lowland watersheds. If the lagoon is open, your guide will tell you what time of day will be safe to come out on your own, because the tide will affect the difficulty of paddling.
- [Horse Back Riding](https://playalapa.com/horse-back-riding/) - This is a 2 hour tour, departing from Playa Lapa, and covering Carate beach, the lagoon area, Shady Lane and Carate road. The horses will arrive with a guide to the beach gate of Playa Lapa, and will return to the same. This tour can also depart from the Hacienda Rio Oro, to investigate the
- [Waterfall Hike](https://playalapa.com/waterfall-hike/) - Waterfall Hike **This Hike is only available in the green season!! This is a 4 hour tour, not including your transportationg. You can drive yourself and arrive early, or you can get there by the collectivo which passes the gate of Playa Lapa around 8:30 AM. Explore primary and secondary rainforests with a bilingual naturalist
- [surfing](https://playalapa.com/surfing/) - At various times, the waves on Carate beach are large enough for surfing, but it is not considered a beginner’s beach because of the currents. If you are really looking for the best surfing in the southern zone, Pavones, on the other side of the Gulf of Dulce, where the Gulf opens into the Pacific
- [Self guided activities](https://playalapa.com/self-guided-activities/) - Self Guided Activities BEACH JOGGING Carate beach at dawn is a favorite for joggers–miles of deserted, undeveloped, pristine beaches. Heading west toward Corcovado Park, it is less than 1 mile to the Carate river, and 1 mile more to the La Leona park entrance. Heading east toward the lagoon, it is about 1 mile to
- [Macaw Avery Tour](https://playalapa.com/macaw-avery-tour/) - This is an interesting tour for bird enthusiasts, as well as families and anyone looking for something unique! Ave Azul is a federally licensed Avicultural compound, supporting conservation through captive propagation. Ave Azul is associated with Parrot Jungle of Kauai, Hawaii, USA, where director Patrick Dunn was curator of birds for 8 years, and manager
- [Excursions](https://playalapa.com/excursions/) - Zip lining - Osa Palmas Canopy TourThe longest and fastest zip line on the Osa Peninsula gives you the experience of flight as the Osa Palmas Canopy Tour shoots you 50 mph over breathtaking views.Read More Waterfall rappelling TourExperience the thrill of rappelling down some of Costa Rica's beautiful waterfalls. Rappel down the face of
- [Dolphin-whale-snorkle Tour](https://playalapa.com/dolphin-whale-snorkle-tour/) - This is a 4 hour boat excursion out of Jimenez, on the beautiful Gulf of Dulce(“Sweet Gulf”). Here you will begin the search for Dolphins, Turtles, Sea Birds, Rays and Whales (when in season). The tour launches from the municipal pier in Puerto Jimenez, and crosses to the East side along the Piedras Blancas National Park, to cruise the
- [CorcovadaPrk](https://playalapa.com/corcovadaprk/) - Corcovado National Park Tour **Must be booked in advance as park entry passes are limited each day. LA LEONA STATION This is a full day hike; your guide will meet you early in the morning at the Carate air strip, and you will return mid afternoon. Please bring your bagged lunch.For tours to the SIRENA
- [Bird Watching](https://playalapa.com/bird-watching/) - Carate Bird Watching Tour This tour departs Playa Lapa at 5:30 AM and goes for 2 hours. Your guide will take you through several habitats, including jungle, beach and into the watershed area. Rubber boots are recommended for protection against water and snakes. Repellent is a must, in leu of wearing long sleeves and pants.
- [Gallery - Wildlife](https://playalapa.com/gallery-wildlife/)
- [Casa Playa Lapa](https://playalapa.com/casa-playa-lapa/) - Casa Playa Lapa Playa Lapa is a private beachfront residence located in Carate, adjacent to the beautiful Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula, in Costa Rica. The Casa sits on 1.6 hectares of lowland rainforest palms and exotic botanicals, including a multitude of producing fruit trees, and numerous flowering ornamental landscape plants, extending from the Carate
- [Contact](https://playalapa.com/contact/) - Contact Us
- [Playa Lapa](https://playalapa.com/playa-lapa/) - Massage Therapy Contacts Choco Massage CR - +506 8317 3145. Available for onsite sessions. Variety of treatments, chocolate is popular Laura Guia - +506 8719 7176 Cell. Onsite sessions available Zulema Masaje - +506 8317 3145. Onsite sessions available Finca - +506 8359 8408. Onsite sessions available
- [Rates and Reservations](https://playalapa.com/rates-and-reservations/) - Rates and Reservations See our latest rates and availability at Vrbo.com Click Here At Playa Lapa each season has different advantages–The GREEN SEASON (June through November)is turtle season in Carate, with many turtles digging nests and laying eggs each night, many babies hatching and making their way back to the sea. It’s the season of
- [Emergency Contacts](https://playalapa.com/2585-2/) - Emergency Contacts National Emergency Numbers (Available 24/7) General Emergencies (Police, Fire, Medical): 📞 911 Bilingual operators (Spanish/English) are available. Ambulance / Red Cross: 📞 128 Fire Department: 📞 118 Police Department: 📞 117 Rural Police (for remote areas like Carate): 📞 127 Tourist Support Email: info@osatourism.com Osa Tourism Information Center: WhatsApp: 📞 +506 8509 6079
- [Turtle Tour](https://playalapa.com/turtle-tour/) - SEA TURTLE HIKE Turtles nesting and babies hatching can bee seen sporadically at all times of the year, but sitings are most frequent in the months of June through November, during the “green” season. Local turtle projects are in full swing during this time, and you can usually join a group patrolling the beach at
- [Location](https://playalapa.com/services/) - Location 8°26'17.8"N 83°26'37.1"W Where in the world? Central America Located in the southwest corner of Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula is a geological formation which developed independently from the rest of Costa Rica, then joined the mainland at a later time. Its unique formation and naturally wet systems, which differ from the rest of the
- [Night Hike](https://playalapa.com/night-hike/) - Carate Daytime Jungle/ Night Beach and Road Hike These are 2 hour hikes either during the daytime, or after dark. The Carate area offers a variety of ecosystems to explore by day and by night, including lowland tropical rainforest, montane jungle, costal habitats, and the Pejeperrita watershed with it’s rivers and waterfalls. Each has some wildlife
- [Jungle Hike](https://playalapa.com/jungle-hike/) - Carate Daytime Jungle/ Night Beach and Road Hike These are 2 hour hikes either during the daytime, or after dark. The Carate area offers a variety of ecosystems to explore by day and by night, including lowland tropical rainforest, montane jungle, costal habitats, and the Pejeperrita watershed with it’s rivers and waterfalls. Each has some wildlife
- [Getting There](https://playalapa.com/projects/) - Getting There Arrival In San Jose - Juan Santamaria ​International AirportPlease note that you must have U.S. passport to travel to Costa Rica (no visa required). Be sure it is valid at least 6 months AFTER your return date, or they will not allow you to travel to Costa Rica. You can call the Costa
- [About](https://playalapa.com/about/) - About Us Nature LoversOne Touch Of Nature Makes The Whole World Kin Since 1995 click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.Proin gravida nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis bibendum auctor, nisi elit consequat ipsum, nec sagittis sem nibh id elit. Duis sed odio sit

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