Osa Peninsula Chronicles

The Osa Biodiversity Center (OBC) is a scientific research facility located on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, Central America.

A project of Friends of the Osa (FOO), the OBC lies in the midst of thousands of acres of rainforest which border the wild beaches and estuaries on the Pacific coast. Numerous endangered species are located here in one of the most biodiverse places in the world. The OBC provides accommodations for researchers, students and volunteers working on programs designed to support the survival of this important ecosystem. Costa Rican staff members work with individuals from all over the world drawn here in this effort to protect irreplaceable neo-tropical habitat. Ocelots, Scarlet Macaws and four species of monkeys make their homes in the forest surrounding the OBC and the beach at Rio Piro is the nesting place of several species of sea turtles. Our Sea Turtle Conservation Program is a major focus and the time of year when we see the most volunteers.

The OBC has three bunk-style cabins to accommodate visitors, a large dining area, an office with a reference section and a wet lab that doubles as a common area for gatherings and lectures. With thousands of acres of forest surrounding us in the Osa National Wildlife Refuge, we can conduct research and monitoring of many species, and provide a valuable resource to researchers. We have many plans for the future, so please check back, stay informed, and get involved!