Osa Peninsula & Matapalo Vacation Activities

The opportunities for adventure are truly unlimited for the outdoor enthusiast from the moment they arrive at Tres Palmas. We are situated 500’ feet above the shoreline with a tropical rain forest surrounding us. From almost anywhere in the villa one can view the Pacific Ocean and the Golfo Dulce with the tip of Panama in the distance. Behind us are hundreds of acres of primary forest teaming with wildlife. We are home to four species of monkeys, scarlet macaws, several species of toucans and hundreds of other species of birds and animals.

Even though Tres Palmas sits at the edge of civilization, it is located only a short hiking distance from Matapalo’s world-famous wilderness resorts and gourmet, international restaurants.

Matapalo is also home to perhaps Costa Rica’s (and the world’s) best inshore and offshore sport fishing. Snook, snapper, barracuda, rooster fish and countless other species of gamefish can be targeted from Matapalo’s beaches. While just offshore, and within sight of Cabo Matapalo, anglers can chase and catch giant yellowfin-tuna, wahoo, marlin, sailfish, dolphin (Mahi Mahi), African Pompano and many other species this area is world famous for offering.

Right from Tres Palmas back yard you can experience this area’s world-class bird watching and wildlife viewing. There are also opportunities to go kayaking; or take in a rain forest tour, on foot or horseback (including world-renown Corcovado National Park). experience the area’s hiking; horseback riding; swimming; and pristine beaches all in one day!

Furthermore, you can receive a massage, participate in Yoga classes, or relax at the pool with a tropical cocktail while watching the monkeys and other wildlife living around Tres Palmas or the Blue Whales. Humpback Whales and Orcas that swim in the waters below!

For many guests, the highlight of their stay is a tour to Corcovado National Park by plane or a night camping in the jungle. But we shouldn’t forget repelling down waterfalls, climbing mountains or catching a world class wave.

Puerto Jimenez is only a 30 minute drive and offers boat tours, several restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, and grocery stores. We can set you up with great guides and fishing trips, as well as lodgings in San Jose and in-country travel

Anyway you look at it, from the moment you arrive, Tres Palmas has a feeling of adventure that captivates your emotions while its beauty touches your heart. I can honestly say Tres Palmas is one of the world’s most perfect places.

MATAPALO DAY HIKE

Explore Matapalo with a bilingual naturalist guide and experience and see the “real Matapalo” though a local’s eyes .  This hike will take you though a variety of habitats including primary and secondary forest, tropical rain forest, river, beach, and waterfall.  Transport and lunch included.  Departs Puerto Jimenez daily at 0600, returning at 1530, or join tour at Matapalo turnoff at 0645. 

TREE CLIMBING

Following an hour long hike through spectacular countryside, including King Louis Falls, climb up the inside of a strangler fig tree.  The parasitized tree is long rotted away, and a weave of branches makes it possible to climb 100 feet up in the inside of the tree to ring the bell at the top.  Climb back down and let yourself out a window in the side of the tree to be belayed down to the ground. Departs Matapalo Beach. 

WATERFALL RAPPELLING

Rappel about 100 feet beside King Louis waterfall following a forty five minute hike up the stream bed.  Four hours.  Departs Matapalo Beach. You can also combine the tree climbing and waterfall rappelling into the same day.

BIRD WATCHING

This is a trip for everyone to enjoy; with over 315 bird species in the Matapalo region when you join an avid bilingual naturalist with a telescope, you can´t go wrong. 

SURFING LESSONS

Learn to ride the waves at the world famous Pan Dulce point break.  Our foam long boards help make it a snap to stand up the first time under the expert guidance of local surfing gurus.  No age limits, everybody guaranteed to stand their first lesson. Two hours. Pan Dulce Beach.

TOURS

Please contact our property managers at osatropical@ici.co.cr for a list of tours and excursions. They can book any of them for you.