Rancho Quemado
Heart of Osa
A destination where tradition, nature and gastronomy come together to offer you a unique experience in the heart of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
Tourism that transforms communities
This Community Rural Tourism initiative was born from the need for employment and environmental conservation. With the support of UCR, the Integral Development Association of Rancho Quemado has created a destination where more than 25 local enterprises offer authentic experiences.
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Accessible Tourism
As a result of the continual development in rural tourism and connections made by the biological monitoring committee, the group is building a community-based project which focuses on integrating the restoration of flora species with people who have disabilities. With the help of outside volunteers, the committee is working to reach this disadvantaged group of visitors resulting in construction of a nature trail to educate through engaging the senses of touch, sound, smell, and sight.
For more information on how you can become involved in our community project through volunteer, please contact us at adi.ranchoquemado@gmail.com
Our Tours
Experience the authentic Osa with local guides
Sendero Osa: Community Hiking Trail
The Osa Trail allows you to explore the primary forest, an intact forest that has not been exploited or touched by man.
Traditional Costa Rican Cooking
Learn to prepare traditional Costa Rican dishes with fresh ingredients from local farms.
Osa Tribal EcoTours: Nocturnal Walk
Discover the nocturnal life of the forest: amphibians, reptiles, insects and more.
Artisinal Gold Tour: Las Minas
Experience the work of artisanal gold miners and the history of Rancho Quemado and the Osa Peninsula. Try your luck in the process!
Artisanal Gold Tour "El Rancho"
Discover the gold miners' secrets in the community that gave Rancho Quemado its name. Try your luck with the gold pan!
Osa Tribal: Organic Agriculture and Cacao Tour
Biodynamic organic farm tour. Learn about medicinal plants, organic cacao and seasonal fruits.
Everything we offer
Tours & Experiences
Hiking, cooking classes, sugarcane mill, dairy farm, artisanal gold mining and much more.
Explore →Rural Lodging
Rustic cabins, family inns and hostels with the warmth of a Costa Rican home.
See lodging →Local Gastronomy
Artisan bread, traditional Costa Rican food prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Discover →A town with a community heartbeat
Rancho Quemado is more than a tourist destination: it is a community of approximately 200 inhabitants that has organized to protect its forests and share its culture. Every tour, every lodging and every dish is part of a collective effort for sustainable development.
Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve
About Us
Come visit Rancho Quemado, located in the heart of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica! Here you will find an inviting and friendly rural community offering a wide range of activities allowing you to relax and enjoy your vacation here in Costa Rica. We are committed to sustainable rural tourism aimed at improving the quality of life for our residents.
Our Endorsements
Development Association
Travel Agency
Tourism Declaration
Costa Rica
Ready to experience Osa?
Contact us to plan your visit. We will be happy to help you design your experience in Rancho Quemado.