Villas Corcovado

VILLAS CORCOVADO, A Coastal Rainforest Reserve

An ideal refuge for those who know how to appreciate life in all its dimensions... Villas Corcovado is a community of luxury vacation cabins scattered throughout 70 acres of unspoiled jungle on the coast of the Golfo Dulce, in the Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica. It is an extraordinary place for those who seek adventure and an up-close experience with nature.

Our Environmental Commitment

Villas Corcovado is a unique destination with a strong dedication to nurturing the native wildlife and caring for the neighboring habitat. An extensive environmental impact study was conducted before the hotel was built in order to protect the land and the animals. We are conscious of the importance of our role to help conserve the environment and to contribute with the well-being of local people. We embrace this task with pride and responsibility.

Location. Flora and Fauna.

Villas Corcovado is strategically located on the Golfo Dulce Forestal Reserve, on the Osa Peninsula, between the Corcovado National Park and Las Esquinas and Piedras Blancas National Parks, which is one of the most biologically diverse natural reserves in the world. A land that forms part of the Biological Mesoamerican Curridor, where you can expect to see a wide variety of species including, macaws, parrots, toucans, monkeys, frogs, snakes, butterflies, pizotes, sloths, eagles, vultures, hawks, tepezcuintles and many more. The vegetation on our reserve includes certain species of trees that are in extinction, such as the Espavel, Ajo and Baco, among others. We also have Cristóbal, Ceder, Guaitil, Gallinazo, and hundreds of banana, pineapple, papayas and mango plants. You can arrive on a 45 minute flight from San José, or by 4x4, that usually takes about 6 hours.

Our Villas.

Experience the luxury in harmony with nature. The 8 villas rise high above the calm emerald waters of the Golfo Dulce. Enjoy magnificent, unobstructed views of the Gulf and only hear the peaceful sounds of the jungle from your private open-air porch.

Cuisine.

Fresh, natural dishes, a taste of Italian food, and the special flavor of typical Costa Rican recipes for your enjoyment. Select your own fruit while you wander through the grounds of the hotel, and add some spice to your food with freshly cut products from our own organic garden. Home made bread, and sweet delights will complete your vacations in paradise.

Activities at VILLAS CORCOVADO.

Hikes from 1 to 3 hours on the hotel Reserve. Trek the Zopilote trail and arrive at a place where a king vulture made his nest! Enjoy heavenly views of the rising morning sun above the emerald waters of the Gulf at the Mirador Punta del Águila. 
Far away from civilization, in the beautiful surroundings of the Golfo Dulce, you will be able to indulge in your own desires while relaxing on your own private, secluded beach. An exquisite picnic will be prepared in advance and taken to the beach where you can explore and enjoy the peacefulness and undisturbed harmonic sounds of the jungle and ocean combined. An excellent opportunity to disconnect yourself from the world and be completely worry-free. 
You will be provided with a two-way radio to let us know when you are ready to be picked up, and boat will take you back to your villa at the hotel. 
After hiking the trail from the hotel up to the Mirador Punta del Águila, you will find yourself on a breath-taking candle-lit balcony that looks over the blue waters of the Golfo Dulce. There you will be set up to enjoy a night under the stars followed by the heavenly views of the rising morning sun. Be sure to make a wish when you see a shooting star! 
The area will be draped with a mosquito netted-canopy for protection from insects.
Kayaking in front of the hotel, letting yourself drift along the calm waters of the Gulf. Take a dip in the sea, and see tuna fish jump in the air from the water, while the pelicans dive down to swiftly catch them in their mouths. Definitely a different type of experience!

Night Walk in the Jungle. Get to know the fascinating world of the jungle at night, and observe the nocturnal creatures that wander through the tropical forest. (This tour can also be done in the Heliconia Trail, at the Neotropical Foundation)
Plant a Tree. Help us in our goal to conserve and restore the rainforest by giving it back to nature and planting a native seedling close to the hotel. Villas Corcovado has already planted more than 200 young autoctonal trees and intends to continue on its contribution to Rainforest Restoration of the Biological Corridor of Osa.
In the waters at the base of the hotel, you can enjoy the sights of 5,000 year old coral while you snorkel in the Golfo Dulce. Mask and snorkel are provided by the hotel. 

Other Nearby Tours.

The chocolate-lovers dream tour. A short 15 minute drive from the hotel you will be taken to a small rural farm, that grows a variety of plants, including the cocoa plant. Learn the procedure of how the cocoa plant is processed in the preparation of pure dark chocolate. After that your taste-buds will be dancing once you try a sip from a large glass of ice-cold cacao-flavored milk shake, and a warm slice of home made bread right out of the oven! Then top it off with a warm, hearty, exquisite piece of banana and chocolate pie, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with shaven pieces of cinnamon. And if that is not enough, we also offer a Chocolate Massage which adds an extra indescribable sensation to a truly heavenly experience.

Trip to the National Corcovado Park, the jewel of Costa Rica. Enjoy a different type of journey to the Park, guided by biologists from the Neotropical Foundation. We will take you in a wagon pulled by a tractor, crossing the Rincon river several times. Arriving at Los Patos Ranger Station for a 3 to 5 kilometer hike, and later refreshing under a cascading waterfall for a perfect adventure in the jungle!
Kayaking in the Rincon River and the Gulf! Enjoy a fun ride through the waters of one of the fastest flowing rivers in Costa Rica, while observing the birds and the vegetation of the coast. Drift near massive mangroves and enjoy bathing on a hidden beach and a refreshing plate of rich tropical fruits.
Lost on the Mountain! Along twisting and adventurous virgin paths through the mighty jungle, you will be able to see magnificent sights and hike to cascading waterfalls where you can refresh yourself in the cool, sweet-water ponds. The tour will start on horseback, and then continue on foot along labyrinth-like pathways and steep hills. You will almost feel like you are lost on the mountain! 
See the whales and dolphins swim in the Golfo Dulce, the southernmost Fiord of the Northern Hemisphere! Due to its depth, the Gulf is a passing grounds for many whales and their offspring’s that stop to teach them how to eat their food. If you are lucky you might see them! Hundreds of bottle-nosed and spotted dolphins enjoy the warm waters and are a spectacle to see! 
Agro-Ecoturism in the Köbö Farm. Only 15 minutes from Villas Corcovado, we will take you to a typical farm to see a variety of plants, such as medicinal plants, a cocoa plantation, and sugar cane.