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Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica Osa Peninsula Costa Rica Remove
Flying time5h 50mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay3–5 nights
Best forWildlife & nature · Adventure seekers · Walkers & hikers
The feel of itRemote, dense, gloriously noisy
Where people stayPuerto Jiménezor Carate and Matapalo
Getting aroundA car is close to essential
Money and languageCRCSpanish
AccommodationModerate

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