25/07/2024
A Historical Documentary that will give you insight into the Osa Peninsula!
Explore the hidden history of the Osa Peninsula through this captivating look at the pursuit of gold and the challenges faced in creating the priceless Corcovado National Park. Join Patrick Jay O’Connell as he weaves a compelling narrative with his captivating stories when he walked through the lush rainforest of the Osa Peninsula gaining the nickname…GoldWalker!
In the 1930s, gold was discovered in the Osa region, where tales and legends blend seamlessly with historical accounts. Some speculate that outcasts, abandoned to survive in this natural penal colony, stumbled upon the precious metal. Others suggest that a settler found gold dust nestled within a seashell along the shoreline. Regardless of the exact origins, the Osa quickly gained a reputation as an untamed frontier, filled with lawlessness and promise. This era persisted until the 1990s when ecotourism began to take hold, gradually transforming the region's landscape and economy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTkDkRlZuKg
In the 1930s, gold was unearthed in the Osa region, where tales and legends intertwine with historical accounts. Some speculate that it was the outcasts, aba...
