Our Stories

“I just want to be alone—in the forest doing nothing.” – Adrian Forsyth I am not the type of person who enjoys a lot of social stimulation. The bar scene and crowds are not for me. I would not enjoy… Read More

The confluence of the jungle and the ocean breeds life on a scale you cannot begin to fathom. The Costa Rican rainforest is one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet and no more than a stone’s throw away… Read More

The jungle in Costa Rica is filled with treasures, and most hikes through the Costa Rican rainforest are bound to lead to at least one waterfall. They’re everywhere! In fact, all of the tours I’ve done with Blue Osa have… Read More

Costa Rica is beautiful, but it does get criticized for being too touristy for some. Tourism is huge in Costa Rica – 2015 saw over 2 million tourists, breaking a record for the country. That’s half their entire population! While… Read More

The 5 am alarm seems a little severe when it sounds on a Saturday morning – my official day off. I try (unsuccessfully I may add) to ignore it before Holly, my girlfriend, fiancé and foreman for the rest of… Read More

There were no wedding plans on the horizon when Jonathan and Kelly vacationed at Blue Osa in 2012. Jon and Kelly joked that a destination wedding at Blue Osa would be an awesome choice (someday). December 2016. The couple returned… Read More

When I came to Blue Osa for my three-week volunteer stint, I had no idea what to expect. My only plan was to escape the bitter cold of New York City in February and Costa Rica was a place on… Read More

I’ll admit, I am not a fan of “endings”. Most recently this was evident when my yoga teacher training concluded. Even though all the students were strangers at the beginning, by the end of the month we had become a… Read More

It’s that beautiful time of year again. That time when you pack up your bags and get ready for that sweet, warm beach getaway. The essentials are there: suntan lotion, sarong, sunglasses, flip flops. What more could you need? Well,… Read More

No matter how bad your days get, coming home to a dog is always joyful. Dogs remain man’s best friend; furry companions that are so pure and full of spirit. That’s why Territorio de Zagüates, or the Land of Strays,… Read More