# Connect with Locals on the Osa Peninsula | Lokal Travel > Meet the people of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Enjoy eco-lodges, canoe trips, and learn about gold mining and indigenous cultures. Custom itineraries available. # Osa's Local Culture & Nature [Nearby](/en/nearby) Search 6 listings Want something else? Let an in-country expert [design the perfect trip in Costa Rica](/en/qa/costa-rica/explore-overlay)! [![Epic Osa Peninsula Rainforest Adventure](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/excmxteq5fuli92tatnh.jpg)USD 2,650/personEpic Osa Peninsula Rainforest AdventureOsa Peninsula, Costa Rica8 Days | Canoeing, Community Visit, Eco LodgeIf you're an adventure seeker looking to truly immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Costa Rica, then this trip to the Osa Peninsula is for you! Home to an astounding 2.5% of the world's biodiversity, the Osa Peninsula is a truly special p...](/en/go/costarica-rainforest-corcovado-nationalpark-community-tourism-isla-del-cano/osa-community-adventure) [![Rio Sierpe Mangrove Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ay0vsbduyop1akyvglz5.jpg)USD 95/personRio Sierpe Mangrove TourSierpe, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Getting to Know LocalsEmbark on a serene boat journey through the untouched Rio Sierpe River mangroves with the local guides of the Osa Rural Tours Cooperative. As you meander through tranquil waterways, witness crocodiles, myriad bird species, and more amidst the lush...](/en/go/rio-sierpe-mangrove-tour) [![Experience Ngöbe Indigenous Culture](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ky9lfu6sr33wclenbdce.jpg)USD 57/personExperience Ngöbe Indigenous CultureAlto Laguna, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsExploring the Heart of Ngöbe Culture in Gran Chiriquí Embark on a unique journey to the Alta Laguna de Osa Indigenous Territory in Gran Chiriquí, where the rich heritage of the Ngöbe people comes to life. This immersive experience offers a rare gl...](/en/go/ngobe-indigenous-culture) [![Trapiche Don Carmen](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/c0zcwyjwvjtfdzfzwgsz.jpg)USD 25/personTrapiche Don CarmenRancho Quemado, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Class/Workshop, Community Visit, Getting to Know LocalsVisit this traditional sugarcane mill where one can see the unique process of producing sugar cane juice and snacks like it's been done for hundreds of years. You will participate from the beginning to the end of the process, including: cutting su...](/en/go/trapiche-don-carmen) [![Artisanal Gold Mining Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/k6vid7o6mk3lvc6yi9jz.jpg)USD 20/personArtisanal Gold Mining TourRancho Quemado, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Getting to Know Locals, Historical Sites, Walking toursFinca Las Minas offers the experience to get to know the work of artisanal gold miners, as well as the history of Rancho Quemado and the Osa Peninsula. From the first steps taken on the property, the visitor is engulfed in history. The former gold...](/en/go/artisinal-gold-mining-tour) [![Laguna Chocuaco Canoe Trip](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/laguna-chocuaco-canoe-trip.jpg)USD 70/personLaguna Chocuaco Canoe TripRancho Quemado, Costa RicaHalf Day | Canoeing, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesJoin the Villalobos family on a canoe trip into their private lagoon, set amidst primary rainforest. You'll hike through a jungle trail on the family's property to reach the lagoon. Then you'll push off for a paddle (helping if you'd like) down a ...](/en/go/laguna-chocuaco-canoe-trip) Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and lush rainforests of the [Osa Peninsula](/en/explore/costa-rica/osa-peninsula-destination/all-types/all-activities) through unique experiences that bring you closer to the local communities. Embark on the [Epic Osa Peninsula Rainforest Adventure](/en/go/osa-community-adventure) for a multi-day journey that combines hiking and eco-lodging with cultural immersion. Discover the traditional techniques of artisanal gold mining on the [Artisanal Gold Mining Tour](/en/go/artisinal-gold-mining-tour), or glide through the rainforest on a [Laguna Chocuaco Canoe Trip](/en/go/laguna-chocuaco-canoe-trip) with a local family. Learn about the rich heritage of the Ngöbe people on the [Experience Ngöbe Indigenous Culture](/en/go/ngobe-indigenous-culture) day trip, or delve into the centuries-old process of sugar cane production at [Trapiche Don Carmen](/en/go/trapiche-don-carmen). If you're keen on wildlife, the [Rio Sierpe Mangrove Tour](/en/go/rio-sierpe-mangrove-tour) offers a boat tour for exceptional wildlife viewing. For those looking to tailor their adventure, our in-country experts can create a custom itinerary when you [fill out a questionnaire](/en/qa/costa-rica/explore-osa-peninsula-destination-all-types-getting-to-know-locals-custom-itinerary). 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