Your Gateway to the Rainforest
On the untamed Osa Peninsula, discover a wide variety of ocean and rainforest eco-experiences. Thrill to the pulse-pounding excitement of surfing or zip-lining. Slow down and take in the wonders of the natural world as you hike through unspoiled rainforest or paddleboard alongside sea turtles and whale sharks.
Head out from Crocodile Bay for an epic day on the water with Central America’s largest sport fishing fleet. Visit a local cacao farm and sample decadent chocolates in their purest form. Every day holds the promise of something new and extraordinary.
FOR TRAVELERS SEEKING FISHING AND ADVENTURES
THE RAINFOREST
Journey into the enchanted tropical lowland rainforest, the most species-rich land-based ecosystem on Earth. Heighten your senses by exploring the jungle and catch sight of monkeys, ocelots, jaguars, pumas, anteaters, plants, insects, and more.
CANOPY ZIP LINE
Soar above the treetops, taking in breathtaking views and vibrant wildlife at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour 140 feet above the ground. State-of-the-art equipment provides the utmost security, and guides are highly trained in technique, safety, and the natural wonders encountered on this exciting ride through the rainforest.
SPORT FISHING
In keeping with Crocodile Bay's long history and acclaim as a long sought-after global sport fishing destination, we continue to provide the tradition of world-class sport fishing excursions with local experts and best-in-class equipment, from Penn rods and reels to Boston Whaler and Strike yacht tower boats.
BIRD WATCHING
Traverse lower mountain habitats, coastal primary and secondary rainforests, forest edges, tropical orchards, pastureland, mangrove estuaries, Pacific shorelines, and streamlined gallery forests to observe Costa Rica’s 921 species of birds. The avifauna is as vibrant as the land itself.
MONKEY TOUR
Discover the mystique of four species of monkeys—the Spider Monkey, the Mantled Howler Monkey, the White-Throated Capuchin Monkey, and the Central American Squirrel Monkey—in the only area of Costa Rica where all four live in harmony.
GOLFO DULCE EXCURSION BY BOAT
Embark on an ocean safari as you explore the calm waters of Golfo Dulce by boat and spot humpback whales, whale sharks and super pods of dolphins. As one of only four tropical fjords in the world, Golfo Dulce’s bed is rich with volcanic reefs, crevices and caves that boast a staggering variety of marine life.
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GUIDED ACTIVITIES CONTINUES:
Encounter critters on the Reptile and Amphibian Tour
Tour a local family-owned Chocolate Farm and experience how chocolate is made; then taste the results
Document the region’s rich biodiversity with your camera on a Wildlife Photography Tour
Kayak through an exotic river mangrove estuary
Paddle among marine and wildlife during Sunset Ocean Kayaking
Snorkel the Golfo Dulce and its reefs by boat
Hike the trails around Crocodile Bay and see amazing birds and jungle wildlife
Surf Matapalo Beach and Pavones Beach, which has the second longest left-hand break in the world
Explore isolated mountain paths and jungle trails on horseback
Rent one of our trail-ready E-Bikes and explore past fruit farms and rivers, through rolling hills and flatlands.
Our naturalists can take you on an exploration to see birds, butterflies other Costa Rican Wildlife.
Take part in meaningful voluntourism including endangered sea turtle conservation
THE DISCOVERY CONTINUES
ROOMS
Set along a secluded bay of Golfo Dulce, Botánika Osa Peninsula is an upscale hideaway, an exquisite place you could never find at home.
SPORT FISHING
Join the reborn resort in reeling in a 300-pound yellowfin tuna. Try to beat the 106-pound roosterfish record. And become a part of Crocodile Bay's sport fishing history.
MARINA
Crocodile Bay Marina is the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds that only a seaside village could provide. Get ready for an epic day out on the water.
Sportfishing Calendar

January

Tuna, marlin and dorado taper off. Number of sailfish begins to increase.

February

Prime time for sailfish. Occassional marlin, tuna or dorado.

March

Prime time for sailfish.

April

Sailfish numbers drop mid-April and some marlin begin to appear.

May

Slower for billfish. Typically we start seeing schools of spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

June

Slower for billfish. Spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

July

Marlin begin to appear. A chance for black marlin as well as blues and striped marlin. A chance for tuna.

August

Marlin and tuna.

September

Slower for billfish. A chance for tuna and dorado.

October

Dorado begin to appear in numbers with marlin close behind.

November

A mixed bag of dorado, marlin and some big tuna.

December

Marlin, dorado, tuna and sailfish are all possibilities.