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Carate is situated along Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast in the wonderfully isolated Osa Peninsula. Lying about 31 miles (50 km) south of Drake Bay, right next to the lush Corcovado National Park, Carate is off the grid for most tourists, and as such is one of the country's most pristine natural areas.

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The town of Carate is the ideal place to stay while exploring the surrounding area. Around town are a number of accommodation options, including eco-lodges and nature resorts, which can provide guests with a comfortable experience while staying in a gorgeous natural setting. Undoubtedly, most visitors to the Osa Peninsula are interested in trips into Corcovado National Park, dubbed as being the crown jewel of Costa Rica's park system. This enormous (103,290 acres) park boasts a huge amount of biodiversity, giving visitors the chance to spot scarlet macaws, Baird's tapirs, jaguars, sloths, and even the endangered squirrel monkey. As with most of Costa Rica's national parks, the hiking here is awesome.

Carate is close to the coast, so visitors can enjoy a day of lounging in the sand at Playa Madrigal or a swim in the nearby Pacific Ocean. Farther out, there is good sport fishing to be had, as well as some wonderful snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities in the waters surrounding Isla del Cano.

The best way to get to Carate is by plane, as the town has its own small airstrip. There are charter flights available to and from San Jose, which take about an hour. However the most common airport used is in Puerto Jiminez which is about 1:30 from Carate by car.

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LagunaVista Villas
LagunaVista Villas
LagunaVista Villas
LagunaVista Villas

LagunaVista Villas puts you a short distance from Corcovado National Park, in the wild rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. Private decks have views of the surrounding rainforest, as well as the beach and the nearby lake.

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La Leona Eco Lodge
La Leona Eco Lodge
La Leona Eco Lodge
La Leona Eco Lodge

La Leona Lodge is located right outside the La Leona station of the Corcovado National Park, in the Osa Peninsula. The Osa Peninsula is one of the best places for ecotourism in Costa Rica - a destination that offers a unique experience for both nature lovers and outdoor adventurers alike.

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Luna Lodge
Luna Lodge
Luna Lodge
Luna Lodge

Luna Lodge is a secluded eco-lodge set in the pristine and fascinating Osa Peninsula. Within the 700 sq. miles of the Osa Peninsula, a staggering 2.5% of the worlds total biodiversity is contained. Home to the Corcovado National Park, the Osa Peninsula is one of the most bio-diverse places on Earth and has become known as the premier eco-tourism destination in Costa Rica.

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