Is Iguana Lodge Right for Me?
IT’S NOT FOR EVERYBODY ~ THAT’S WHY SO MANY PEOPLE LOVE IT ~ JUNGLE, BEACH … IT’S THE TROPICS ~ NATURE AT ITS FINEST ~ SCARLET MACAWS AND HOWLER MONKEYS AT DAWN ~ GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK ~ OCEAN WAVES, THE SOUNDS OF PARADISE If You Are Looking for Vegas – “Houston, We...
What to Expect on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica
Visiting The Osa The Osa Peninsula is one of the last frontiers, so says National Geographic. It has a world famous jungle, is one of the most bio-diverse locations on earth, and is truly remote. Much of the Osa Peninsula is only accessible by foot, horse, or boat,...
Costa Rica is a Fabulous Country
Costa Rica is a fabulous country with fabulous people, diverse in terrain, climate and wildlife. It has one of the highest literacy rates in the world, one of the oldest democracies south of the United States border, no standing army - and very good salsa dancers. A...
9 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Costa Rica
9 Things to know before traveling to Costa Rica Perfectly planned-out trips are never a good idea - that’s not what this list is about. When you’re on vacation, the element of surprise and experiencing the unexpected are how some of the best memories are made – and...
Seasons in the Tropics
There are basically three seasons - the dry season (December - April), the wet season (May - August), and the possibly very wet season (September through November). Climate - Weather in the tropics can be hot and humid at times, although not nearly as bad as summer in...
Are You Ready for Iguana Lodge?
IT'S NOT FOR EVERYBODY ~ THAT'S WHY SO MANY PEOPLE LOVE IT ~ JUNGLE, BEACH ... IT'S THE TROPICS ~ NATURE AT ITS FINEST ~ SCARLET MACAWS AND HOWLER MONKEYS AT DAWN ~GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK ~ OCEAN WAVES, THE SOUNDS OF PARADISE If You Are Looking for Vegas - "Houston, We...
Why is it Expensive to Travel to the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica?
The Osa is remote. There isn't much civilization here, nor a lot of agriculture - supply and demand, rough roads, long distances, etc. mean that generally you will find things more expensive here than in other parts of Costa Rica. While we too wish things were less...
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Iguana Lodge is located on the Osa Peninsula in southwest Costa Rica. You can fly or drive from San Jose (the capital). You can boat in from Golfito. If coming up from Panama, your best route may be via David/Golfito. See below for details. Iguana Lodge has an...
Visiting San Jose
Most travelers fly into San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, en route to Iguana Lodge. While San Jose is not Paris (rats!) there are things to do and places to see. Most folks get out of town ASAP, but if you are find yourself in the city, here are some suggestions....
Flying into Costa Rica – Visitor Info
QUICK TIPS ON GETTING TO COSTA RICA ~ PASSPORTS? ~ RETURN TICKETS? ~ VACCINATIONS? ~ TRAVEL LIGHT - THIS IS THE TROPICS ~ LEAVE YOUR DIAMONDS AT HOME Passports are needed. Make sure you have some blank pages. For years there was a requirement that your passport be...