The SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is a 189-acre private reserve of pristine rainforest, set above a palm-fringed beach, and surrounded by the 250,000 acres of Corcovado National Park.
The Osa Peninsula rainforest is a truly remarkable ecosystem, renowned for the unique array of plant and animal species, and its incredible biodiversity (home to an estimated 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity). 
The SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge was recently featured in a National Geographic article on citizen science projects safeguarding wildlife in Costa Rican rainforests, being a prime destination to spot jaguars, pumas, margays and ocelots, and is a habitat for all four of Costa Rica’s monkey species.

We drove about an hour from our house to the sleepy town of Sierpe. Gene had been to Sierpe many times in the past as he loves to go fishing from here. It was during one of these fishing trips when he caught the prized Marlin - which ended his 8+ year search for this amazing fish!

This wilderness lodge is only accessible to guests by boat or helicopter. Once we got on the boat, our adventure began!
The boat ride took us through the most extensive and largest mangrove wetlands system on Central America’s Pacific coast.
We spotted crocodiles, crabs, and plenty of birds.

As we passed through the river mouth and followed the coast, we saw whales!
After 90 minutes we finally arrived at their secluded beach.

Tucked away in the trees (in one of the last low-lying tropical rainforests on the planet) and cooled by the Pacific Ocean (but it was very nice to have air conditioning because of the humidity!), we had ocean views of the hotel's bay, Caño Island, and Corcovado National Park.

Our bungalow is a contemporary twist on glamping, where luxury meets nature. From our expansive terrace, and our outdoor soaking tub, we watched a family of Pisoti (Coati) and spider monkeys.
Previous guests in other ocean villas reported seeing whales dance in the waters below and the tapir lumber through the forest.
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​We felt harmony and peace!

There are over 350 species of birds found in the Peninsula de Osa!
We saw and heard many!!! Though we were not able to identify them all, these are popular sightings in Corcovado: Scarlet Macaws, Chestnut Mandibled Toucans, Brown Pelicans, and Magnificent Frigatebirds, Scarlet Tanagers, Summer Tanagers, Red-capped Manakins, Red-legged Honeycreepers, Turquoise Cotingas, Scarlet-rumped Caciques, White–vented Euphonias, Yellow-billed Caciques, Eastern Meadowlarks, Blue-black Grosbeaks, and Black-striped Sparrows.

​We delighted in butterflies floating above and below us, especially the blue morphos, which are spectacular in the morning light! Folklore says that if you see one, then you will have a lucky day!
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We went on a walking expedition to the Corcovado National Park.
We’ve been to the Osa and Corcovado before staying in more rustic places, and driving more on animal safaris.
Because of the location and luxury features of this property, we spent more time on our deck waiting and watching for the animals to come to us! The SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is a destination that combines both adventure and relaxation!
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We are foodies … so of course this helps perfect the experience!
The chefs created a menu that combined the best Costa Rican traditional classics handcrafted from locally available, fresh fruit and vegetables sourced primarily  from their on-site gardens, and the rest of the ingredients from local farms using sustainable farming practices. ​Their commitment to ZERO waste is woven into their dining experience. 
​Breakfast, lunch, and dinner was included in the package. All of it was delicious!

* GandLocity other 3 most favorite places in Costa Rica are:
​>>> San Gerardo de Dota Cloud Forest,
​>>> Tabacon Thermal Resort Spa and Hot Springs,
​>>> and of course where we live, Playa Dominicalito (where the rainforest meets the sea)
​GandLocity: living life at the speed of Gene and Lourdes