Private Wildlife Experiences
Private wildlife experiences in the heart of the Osa Peninsula —led by local guides who have spent their whole lives here.
Our Story
We live here. We grew up here. And every single day, this river and this forest still surprise us.
Sierpe sits at the edge of Corcovado National Park — the most biologically intense place on the planet, according to National Geographic. The Sierpe River cuts through the largest mangrove wetland in Central America before opening into the Pacific, where humpback whales pass twice a year and sharks circle volcanic islands with ancient stone spheres on their shores.
We are José and Angie. We are not a company that sells tours. We are a family that shares the place we love most — with people who are ready to see it.
Every experience is 100% private — your family only, with José or Angie guiding.
The most wildlife-rich river in Costa Rica. Monkeys, crocodiles, rare birds — and you'll be back before lunch.
View detailsHidden channels, a deserted beach only reachable by boat, and the site of the largest gold nugget ever found in Costa Rica.
View detailsSnorkel with reef sharks and sea turtles around a volcanic island that served as a sacred cemetery for Costa Rica's ancient indigenous people.
View detailsThe beating heart of Corcovado. Tapirs, all four monkey species, toucans — and guests who say it felt better than any zoo they’ve ever visited.
View detailsThe closest entrance to Corcovado, with waterfalls, coastal forest, and the highest puma sighting rate of any station in the park.
View detailsSeasonal wildlife, migrations and special departures — added by José as they come up.
Check back soon — seasonal events are added as they come up.
José adds whale season departures, sighting reports and special trips here.
View events pageReal moments from the field — photographed by José during actual tours. Wildlife is wild; these images are what's out there, waiting.
Gallery coming soon — José adds real photos from the field.
Stories, sightings and short vlogs — published by José directly from his phone.
First stories coming soon.
José is heading out with his camera — the journal fills up here.
From Our Guests
"I never thought I would be able to see something like this again. José figured out a way to show me a tapir and her calf — up close, in the wild — even with my mobility and vision limitations. I cried. This was the most meaningful experience of my entire trip to Costa Rica."
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Every experience we design starts with a conversation. Tell us who you are, what you want to see, and when you're coming. We'll take care of everything else.
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From our feed
Real moments from the field — watch whale season arrive, spot the scarlet macaws, and follow our guides into Corcovado.
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José and Angie post sightings, whale season updates and behind-the-scenes moments — straight from the Sierpe river.
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