Named by National Geographic as “the most biologically intense place on earth,” the Osa Peninsula has unique wildlife and a rich ecology. Big cats rule here and our site is adjacent to the Ranger station at the entrance to Corcovado National Park. This is a delicate ecosystem of unique medicinal plants, towering trees, Jaguars, Ocelots and the critically endangered tapir, tamandua (anteater) and the elusive harpy eagle. The tapir or “Danta” has been seen many time on our trails and since this tapir seems to be very friendly we named our research station Dante AmistOsa!
We own 26 hectares of land with amazing trails that take you from the beach, right up the mountain, into old growth forest consisting of 400 year old Ajo trees, towering ficus trees and a lush landscape with an unbelievable diversity of wildlife. Since we are part of the largest camera trap network in Latin America, we have had the opportunity to get some amazing photography of so many animals that use this land as a corridor to Corcovado. Photographers, Artists Students and scientists find inspiration here but also work to protect this important ecosystem from logging, mining and cattle farming