Costa Rica’s pristine Osa Peninsula is blanketed by some of the last remaining lowland tropical rain forest in Central America and edged by beaches rich in marine life. At its tip is Lapa Rios, a remarkable 1,000-acre reserve – paradise for wildlife, nature and beach lovers. The 17 bungalows of Lapa Rios Eco Lodge are built on natural ridges within the rain forest, overlooking the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean.
Built over 350 feet above sea level, this property was designed in harmony with surrounding forest and beaches and was built with locally harvested materials. Much more than a luxurious eco lodge, Lapa Rios is a model ecoturism project and National Geographic Unique Lodge that has won worldwide awards for social and environmental excellence, and is a featured sustainable tourism pioneer. Home to monkeys, macaws, pumas, toucans, tree frogs and thousands of other creatures, a trip to Lapa Rios Eco Lodge will be the trip of a lifetime.
Highlights:
– Wake up to the call of howler monkeys and drink morning coffee on your private terrace overlooking the ocean.
– Savor delicious meals, fresh tropical juices, and incredible views of the Pacific at the open-air restaurant.
– Hike through primary and secondary forest with engaging naturalists, and dive deeper into the local ecosystem during a happy hour naturalist presentation.
– Enjoy activities that are fun for the whole family, from jumping in waterfall pools to watching monkeys and sloths, to swimming in the lodge’s salt-based pool.