Ocean Forest EcoLodge

Osa Canton, Costa Rica

Added on November 8, 2024

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💬 Guests Say

Nature’s Embrace: Guests call it “paradise,” with one on Tripadvisor praising the oceanfront cabins and wildlife (monkeys, macaws) for a magical, immersive experience.
Supportive Staff: Many highlight the team’s warmth, noting on retreat.guru that staff like Jonathan and Liz were “always smiling,” making them feel cared for.
Maintenance Issues: Some report concerns, with a Tripadvisor reviewer mentioning unmaintained grounds, unlocked rooms, and humidity bringing bugs, despite cleanliness.

🚩 Incident Report

After a thorough investigation across multiple platforms—including Reddit (r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut), Quora, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news outlets, retreat forums, ICEERS reports, and official records—no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime directly linked to Ocean Forest Ecolodge were identified.

Theft: No guest reports or public posts on forums, social media, ICEERS data, or news sources mention stolen valuables or items at Ocean Forest Ecolodge.
Sexual Misconduct: There are no documented allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Ocean Forest Ecolodge’s staff or facilitators in online discussions, news archives, or ICEERS resources.
Crime: No evidence of police reports, arrests, or violent incidents associated with Ocean Forest Ecolodge surfaced in Google News, Costa Rican media, retreat forums, or ICEERS findings.

Ocean Forest Ecolodge maintains a clean online reputation with no reported incidents of this nature, supported by positive testimonials on retreat.guru (5/5 rating) and Tripadvisor (5/5, 142 reviews). While general risks (e.g., oversight issues) are discussed in the wider plant medicine community, including ICEERS safety research, nothing specific to Ocean Forest Ecolodge appears in public records or discussions.

🔍 Critical Notes

Ocean Forest Ecolodge’s $1,500-$2,500, 7-day retreat in Costa Rica offers a nature-immersive experience, praised on Tripadvisor for its oceanfront setting, wildlife, and caring staff, with a permaculture ethos adding appeal. The yoga hall and sustainable design are highlights, but Tripadvisor reports of unmaintained grounds, unlocked rooms, and bug issues raise concerns. Ayahuasca’s legal status in Costa Rica is unclear, and dated reviews with limited transparency on ceremonies suggest caution—verify current conditions, facilitator credentials, and safety protocols directly.

Ocean Forest Ecolodge (Guaria de Osa Ecolodge) is a wilderness retreat center, located on a pristine and remote tropical beach and rainforest paradise on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, endorsed by National Geographic as “the most biologically diverse place on Earth.”

Ecolodge Retreat

We invite you to experience pure nature—on a secluded paradise beach, surrounded by exuberant rainforest and a verdant ethnobotanical garden, abundant with birds and wildlife. A visit here will leave each cell in your body singing “Pura Vida!”

Wholesome Cuisine

Guests enjoy three wholesome meals daily made with love and an organic “farm to table” ethos. Thick juices from locally grown seasonal fruits are served alongside an array of freshly harvested medicinal plants, detox teas and aromatic herbs all add zest to the goodness.

Accommodations

Cozy and rustic accommodations with private bathrooms and ocean views, surrounded by rainforest and right on the beach! Ideal for couples, group retreats, and reunions, this is a place to re-discover, re-fresh, and renew!

Rainforest Ocean Setting

A nature sanctuary bordering Corcovado National park and the Caño Island Oceanic reserve, surrounded by thousands of acres of protected rainforest, beaches and ocean. The mega biological diversity of the rainforest teeming with bird and wildlife meets a pristine paradise beach and the sparkling Pacific Ocean where dolphins and whales play and sing.

Tours & Activities

Perfectly situated to explore the natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula. In addition to the classic tours such as Corcovado National Park, whale and dolphin viewing excursions, and snorkeling and scuba diving at Caño Island, we also offer a unique array of exhilarating nature discovery activities.

Ethnobotanical Gardens

Hundreds of species of native and rare ethnobotanical treasures from Central and South America are tended with love and care. Permaculture, food forests, and herb gardens produce a seasonal cornucopia of delectable fruits, medicinal products, edible leaves, aromatic spices, and flowers.