David Mangum has spent the better part of his life navigating Florida’s coastline and waters. He’s a passionate fly fishing guide, who’s out on the water almost everyday, from the Florida Panhandle to the Bahamas. When not poling his skiff, David is at home in Santa Rosa Beach, with his family or exploring new parts of the world.
This time he ventured to Costa Rica’s southwestern Pacific coast, where there is a 700-square-mile hook of land bursting with life. The Osa Peninsula is home to nearly 2.5 percent of the planet’s biodiversity while taking up less than a thousandth of a percent of its landmass. The Osa also hosts great surfing, fishing, and hiking for visitors. Here are a few of David’s recommendations for making the most of a trip to a world hidden under the treetops.