You will find Ojochal de Osa / Playa Tortuga in the south-west of Costa Rica, about 30 km south of Dominical. From San José you can reach us by bus or with a rented car. This trip takes about 4,5 hours and will take you through the cloud forests and across the mountain-pass called Cerro de la Muerte. In Palmar Sur, 30 km south of Ojochal, there is a small airport, with daily flights to San José.The village is close to the beaches of the Pacific, and close to the mountains. In Ojochal there are a lot of very nice restaurants, Costa Rican as well as foreign. Everywhere around you can see all kinds of animals, flowers and the lush green of the tropical plants.
Here you find the route from San Jose
Costa Rica
Costa Rica, situated in Central America, is a country of natural beauty, stretched out beaches, beautiful flowers and trees, volcanoes and national parks with wild animals. The inhabitants of Costa Rica call themselves Ticos and they are very friendly. The country is an oasis of quietness and stability.
Costa Rica lies between two oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific. The capital city San José is in the Central Valley, with its climate of eternal spring, at an altitude of 900 meters. The nature and the quietness of Costa Rica make this country a unique destination for your holidays!
Safety
Costa Rica is a safe country. However, we advise you to take all the safety measures that are usual in a large city or busy places, especially in the capital city of San José. Never leave your luggage unattended.
The inhabitants of Costa Rica are very friendly people who will welcome you cordially and will always be pleased to help you! In the bookshops you can buy various books about Costa Rica that will tell you a lot about this beautiful country.
The water from the taps in Costa Rica is drinkable. However we advise you to use bottled water. On the porch of Hotel El Mono Feliz we have cold bottled water for our guests!
If you want more information about your health and your planned trip to Costa Rica, we advise you to contact your physician.
