Portocito's secluded small cove beach is just below Casa Ramon, about 3 - 5 minutes by foot... depending on the person. We call it our "Little Paradise" or Pequeña Paradiso.
The nearest beach by car is Portocito Beach, and it's less than 2 minutes away. The gorgeous palm lined Hermosa Beach is just beyond that, a mere 5 minutes drive. It takes a couple hours to walk the beach; it is that long! Ballena Marine National Park 15 minutes by car and also visible from Casa Ramon, as is Caño Island and the Three Sister Islands.
Ballena Marine National Reserve includes several fabulous beaches and Las Tres Hermanitas islands only 12 km south taking about a 15 minute drive from of Casa Ramon. Ballena means “whale” in Spanish and the park exhibits a very mystical land formation of a “whale’s tail” that is visible at low tide. The park is also a reproduction site for humpback whales during Costa Rica’s winter months from Sept – Nov. At low tide you will spot an unusual green iguana that feeds on marine algae. The cliffs around the park’s coastline are nesting ground for frigate birds and the sea earwig. If you prefer to drive yourself it's an easy road to the Ballena Reserve. Casa Ramon can prepare you a special picnic lunch for your pleasure (at an additional cost).
Baru Biological Reserve has an amazing biodiversity and is only 15 km north of Casa Ramon. Here guides lead you through one of the most interesting rainforests of the world.
Cano Island Reserve has the most incredible diving and snorkeling in Costa Rica with 65 feet visibility. Its white sand beaches and crystalline water are only15km from the Osa Peninsula and directly in view from Casa Ramon. Here you can swim with dolphins, see turtles, glimpse at manta rays, and bask in vibrant colors amongst a plethora of tropical fish. This boat tour is spectacular.
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