In sunny Costa Rica  strong efforts are underway to continue to protect sea turtles. This small nation is the king of biodiversity and a leader in ecotourism. One of the many eco-tours available is taking time to visit the sea turtles of the Osa Peninsula. Osa Conservation has worked for a number of years to […]

Crocodile Bay guests venture out into the Pacific Ocean for a day of offshore fishing in the Osa Peninsula and bring in some dorado and roosterfish. Another sunny day in paradise. Early morning and heading out the dock to get on the boat to go fishing.

Spa treatments using fresh fruits and vegetables is a growing international trend. Clients are requesting more holistic and natural treatments, and luxury spas such as Crocodile Bay have been on the cutting edge of providing these services.  With an abundance of locally grown fruit, Costa Rica’s tropical environment is ideal for such treatments.  Besides, a […]

Marlins are the largest of the billfish and travel at vast speeds of up to 60 miles an hour with migration patterns that span 9,000 miles. They are spectacular creatures that are a daunting challenge to catch. These legendary creatures of the sea are one of anglers most celebrated catches. The blue marlin is probably […]

Heading out deep into the Pacific Ocean to catch some billfish.   Crocodile Bay‘s fleet…preparing to leave for a day of fishing.

A Crocodile Bay guest shares photos of his tour of a botanical garden and the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.  Botanical Garden

As the east coast gets pummeled by Hurricane Sandy, all is quiet in the the small frontier town of Puerto Jimenez. While the Osa Peninsula is no stranger to storms, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, right now Costa Rica is enjoying warm sunny weather and calm oceans while many people on the east coast bunker […]

Photos taken from Crocodile Bay‘s property in the Osa Peninsula…sometimes you just need to spend the day doing nothing but relaxing.   Beach, sun, and palm trees what more do you need for a relaxing vacation?

I first came in contact with Aloe Vera when I was a little girl vacationing in Arizona. The strong vibrant green plant grew wild in the southwest desert. When I got a sunburn, my Mom would go outside and pick some Aloe Vera, squeeze the gel from the plant and apply it to my skin. […]

This Crocodile Bay guest had a fierce day offshore fishing for big game fish in the glorious waters of the Southern Pacific and caught her first Marlin. Not bad for a Tennessee girl’s first visit to the Osa Peninsula. Marlin hooked…oh boy