Getting to Ocean Forest Ecolodge

Our precise address is Rincón de San Josecito Beach, South of Drake Bay, 60502, Costa Rica

We pre-arrange the following round-trip reservations to get you here effortlessly!

For those flying to the Osa Peninsula we recommend entry via Drake Bay and exit via Sierpe / Palmar Sur.  For those taking the bus get off at Palmar Norte enter via Sierpe.

Drake Bay entry or exit:
50 min. – San Jose to Drake Bay by plane
30 min. - Airstrip to Drake Bay by taxi,
30 min. - to San Josecito beach by boat,
20 min. – Casual walk to Guaria.

Sierpe entry or exit:
40 min. - San Jose to Palmar Sur by plane,
or a 5 hour bus ride to Palmar Norte on Tracopa bus line.
30 min. – From Palmar Norte or Palmar Sur to Sierpe by taxi,
1.5 hours Sierpe to San Josecito beach by boat via river and ocean,
20 min. – Casual walk to Guaria.The Walk From San Josecito Beach to Guaria de Osa

The walk from San Josecito Beach to Guaria

All entrance routes to Guaria de Osa weather from Sierpe or Drake Bay arrive at Playa San Josecito, a sheltered cove and paradise beach safe for docking and snorkeling. From here it is a casual 20 to 30-minute walk to Guaria, unless you get side tracked by the Scarlet Macaws or White Faced Monkeys that are commonly seen! Another 500 yards along our beloved beach, Playa Rincón de San Josecito, just past the first mangrove patch and stream, you’ll see our sign. Follow the boardwalk in and you've made it to Guaria de Osa!

Note: Since the last leg of the journey is by foot we suggest you bring a backpack and pack light. If needed porter services for your belongings are available, this way all you carry in is your daypack!! Please specify in the registration form and see what to bring for a list of recommended items.

Note: During group journeys or scheduled excursions all luggage and supplies are brought in by boat directly to Guaria. Depending on the tidal and ocean conditions we land the boat up onto the beach just in front of the lodge. This is convenient for bringing in the luggage and supplies but a bit jolting for visiting guests. Supplies and luggage are also brought in from San Josecito beach by horse. Please be sure to specify your entry options on the registration form.