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Eco World – Travel in Costa Rica http://travelincostarica.net Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:28:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.7 Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge http://travelincostarica.net/monteverde-cloud-forest-lodge/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:31:25 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1884 Continue reading Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge ]]> Cloud-forest-lodge

Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge, a peaceful, quiet sanctuary, is located on about 70 acres of primary and secondary forest. Due to its high elevation and wet climate, the surrounding area of the lodge is rich in biodiversity. Close to the lodge you will find several natural reserves that are home to a variety species of wild animals and different species of colorful birds. In the surrounding area about 180 species of birds have been found. People who are seeking a place for spending a vacation in a natural setting and want to enjoy some tranquil time, they will find this lodge perfect.  During your vacation at this lodge you will also enjoy organic ambiance and outdoor accessibility.

Facilities:

Accommodation:

accommodation-cloud-forest-Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge provides bungalow style accommodations that will make you experience a homely like feeling. All the rooms are featured with necessary amenities and facilities including private bath with hot water facility. These rooms are clean and comfortable and feature a patio that is ideal for enjoying some tranquil time and watching stunning view of garden and forest. Each of the room is painted with bright, earthy colors and has tile floor that keeps the room environment cool and comfortable. All the rooms have wood panel covered ceiling.  In these rooms you will find single or double beds and a private terrace from where you can enjoy the real mountain-hotel view. You will also find handicap rooms that are featured with bathrooms and ramps.

Restaurant and Bar:

There is a restaurant in the lodge property that serves delicious Costa Rican-style dishes. All the meals are prepared carefully and the menu includes fish, chicken, beef, salads, soups, deserts and many more. This restaurants remain open from breakfast to dinner. You can enjoy homemade granola and bread. There is a reading area, next to the restaurant, surrounded by in the distance, the Gulf of Nicoya. You can sit there with your book, computer or family member and get cozy and  lounge-away the afternoon.

There is also a bar that offers a variety of national and foreign drinks and cocktail. At the time of enjoying your drink, you will also enjoy watching stunning views of the nearby forest and in the distance the Gulf of Nicoya.

Activities:

The Original Canopy Tour:

During your vacation at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge, you can get the opportunity to enjoy the Original Canopy Tour with a short, guided hike through the private 70-acre reserve. You can also go for exploring the beauty of the rainforest. This canopy tour starts at 7:30 am, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and lasts between 2 and 2.5 hours.

Trails:

In the lodge’s 30 hectares of forest there are 5 km of private trails and you can enjoy a trip to the butterfly and orchid garden or the Monteverde Cheese Factory. There you can also learn about the region’s cultural history and try a sampling of local cheeses and ice cream. You can spot more than 180 species of colorful birds. You can also go for a morning walk or night walk and enjoy discovering amazing sights experience, true magic of nature.

Contact

Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge
Phone: +506 2645 5058
Email: info@cloudforestlodge.com
Website: http://monteverdecloudforestlodge.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloudforestlodge
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Lapa Rios http://travelincostarica.net/lapa-rios/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:02:19 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1878 Continue reading Lapa Rios ]]> Lapa-Rios

Situated on the Osa Peninsula, Lapa Rios is an enchanting eco-resort. Owned by John and Karen Lewis, this lodge is the perfect combination of comfort and adventure, education and fun. If you are seeking a place for enjoying a family getaway, you can choose this lodge. Nature lovers who want to enjoy a memorable vacation in a beautiful natural setting, they will also find this lodge perfect. During your vacation at this lodge, you will also get opportunity to be a part of conservation and local culture. You will also enjoy discovering one of the world’s most bio-diverse regions that has untouched rainforest, wildlife, insects and desolate beaches. Newly married couple who want to enjoy a memorable and comfortable honeymoon vacation and the families with kids over 6 years will find this lodge perfect.

The lodge name has a story behind. Lapa is taken from the name of Scarlet Macaw. When the owner of the lodge first time visited the property area, they spotted a number of Scarlet Macaws flying across the jungle that was looking like a river (rio stands for Spanish) of Scarlet Macaws. At that time they felt amazed by watching that stunning scenario and decided to name their property ‘Lapa Rios’ means ‘River of Scarlet Macaws’.

LOCATION:

Lapa Rios is located in the southern part of the country near Panama. Set in a private 1000 acre Rainforest,this lodge is only 12 miles from the nearest airstrip in the town of Puerto Jimenez. You will have to take only 50 minute flight from San Jose to reach the lodge. It takes about 7 hours to reach the lodge from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, where  international flights land. Within close destination from the lodge there are three beaches-Pan Dulce, Matapalo and Backwash Bay.

ACCOMMODATION:

bungalowLapa Rios provides 16 luxurious bungalows that are set along a ridge in a 1000 acre of Rainforest Reserve.  Those bungalows are open-air that allow its guests to stay close to the nature and enjoy listening to the jungle sounds and watching the beautiful sights of the rainforest and amazing ocean view. Direct from your bed or from the spacious private deck you can enjoy watching the amazing view of the Pacific Ocean or Golfo Dulce. There is a rain head showers in the private deck and a lounge and hammock that is absolutely ideal for enjoying some tranquil time. In each of the bungalow you will find king size bed or two queen size beds (depending on bungalow) with 400-thread count, organic cotton linens, ceiling fans but no air conditioner. There are also spacious indoor bathrooms with two showers, locally made, biodegradable and organic soaps and other toiletries such as lotions and shampoos and also has waffle cotton bathrobes. Accommodation facility also include cleaning service twice a day, 110V electrical outlets (standard American outlets), computer-sized safety box, complimentary local coffee in the morning and also evening turn-down service.

Dining:

While staying at the Lapa Rios eco lodge, you will enjoy having delicious menus. All the meals are prepared with local, indigenous ingredients.  According to Karen  ‘dining here will be one of the highlights of your stay.’ While enjoying your food, you will also enjoy watching breathtaking views of the rainforest and Golfo Dulce. This restaurant also offers fresh local fruits and vegetables with responsibly caught seafood. organic chicken and grass-fed beef. There is also a full service bar that serves beverages, fresh juices, organic wines and premium spirits.

Contact

Lapa Ríos

Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica Puerto Jiménez

Call: 011-506-2735-5281

email: info@laparios.com
Website: http://www.laparios.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LapaRiosEcolodge/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/intent/follow?source=followbutton&variant=1.0&screen_name=LapaRiosEco

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Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve http://travelincostarica.net/selva-bananito-lodge-and-preserve/ Sat, 24 Oct 2015 12:56:29 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1870 Continue reading Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve ]]> selva-bananito

The Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve is considered as one of the extraordinary example for eco-tourism. This lodge is set in a pristine region of Costa Rica’s Caribbean area.  This lodge is 20 km south and 15 km inland of Puerto Limón on the Atlantic side of the country. In Costa Rica this is the only property constructed out of recycled waste wood (that was the byproduct of logging activity). Nestled in the Talamanca Mountains, this lodge is also striving to utilize as many renewable energy sources as possible from the onset.

During your vacation at the Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve, you will enjoy sitting in the open-air wraparound portico on the hammock and watching the amazing beauty of the surrounding area as well as will enjoy candle lit dinner when the cabin’s oil lamps are burnt at sundown. People who are seeking a place for enjoying a memorable vacation in an eco-friendly setting, they will find this lodge perfect. In the surrounding area you can also enjoy unlimited adventure and natural bliss, while still redeeming your conscience from destroying the environment.

Accommodation:

In Selva Bananito Lodge you will find accommodation facilities in the form of independent raised cabin-style structures that include all the necessary amenities and facilities. Staff of the lodge ensure its guests get all the things they need for enjoying complete comfort. In all of these spacious cabins you will enjoy rustic environment. For the construction of each of the cabins varnished woodwork has been used to give the cabins a natural touch. Each of the cabin is featured with two double beds, a desk and chair and also a spacious large bathroom.  Beautiful fresh flowers are collected from the garden and given to the cabins that make the guests feel a great smell while entering the room. There are Standard cabins and Superior Cabins to choose from. Superior cabins feature bigger rooms including stylish tiled floors and wider view veranda door through which you will enjoy watching the uninterrupted natural view of the surrounding area. Some of the cabins overlooks the amazing views of the Bananito river and some other cabins offers amazing views of the neighboring Matama Mountains.

Scuba Diving:

Costa Rica is rich in its bio-diversity with marine flora and fauna and you can explore those wonderful marine life by scuba diving. There are many exciting dive sites both in Costa Rica and Panama you can visit.  Isla del Cano and Cano Island Wildlife Refuge are preferable dive locations on the Pacific. Catalina Island is also can be visited that is 7 miles of Flamingo Beach in the North Pacific of the country. For scuba diving you can also go to the Bat Island that is a great dive site. For enjoying more leisurely diving, you can go to the Gulf of Papagayo where you will find several interesting dive sites. Most professional dive centers operate the scuba diving tours.

Tours and Amenities:

zip-liningAdventure lovers and nature lovers will find the surrounding area of the lodge just like a paradise. A variety of tour packages including nature and eco-tourism activities are offered by the lodge. You can also go for self-guided trails through the labyrinth forest paths or can enjoy expert services of an expert guide who will help you to know about the natural magnificence of the region. You can go for bird watching tour, horseback riding tour, canopy tours, or can enjoy tree climbing, hiking through the primary rainforest, planting trees and rappelling down forest waterfall and many more.

Although there are resorts, hotels, rest houses in Costa Rica that bring tourists in touch with the exquisite beauty of the country, but there are very few who have also taken an active stand in environmental protection. Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve is one of these very few ones.

Contact

Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve

Phone: (506)2253-8118

Website: http://www.selvabananito.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelvaBananito

Twitter: https://twitter.com/selvabananito

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Copa De Arbol http://travelincostarica.net/copa-de-arbol/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:59:24 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1835 Continue reading Copa De Arbol ]]> Copa-del-Arbol-resort

Situated amongst 70 acres of pristine rainforest reserve along the South Pacific coastline of Costa Rica, Copa De Arbol is a luxurious beachfront eco-resort. If you are a nature lover and seeking a place for enjoying a memorable vacation in a natural setting as well as have interest in scuba diving and other activities, you will find this lodge perfect. Situated in one of the most remote and untouched places on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, this can be reached only by using boat. Within close distance from the lodge, you will find several hiking trails that will let you enjoy thrilling experience. If you want to enjoy the diverse melody of the lush tropical rainforest and peaceful rhythm of the ocean as well as adventure activities, you can choose this lodge.

Accommodation:

resortIn Copa de Arbol you will find luxurious eco-friendly accommodations that are set amongst the trees,  blends seamlessly into the natural backdrop.  From all the cabins you will enjoy watching amazing view of the ocean and wonderful rainforest views. Newly-wed couples can enjoy a romantic getaway in this beautiful setting. If you are planning for a family getaway, even then you can choose this place. This lodge is constructed with eco-friendly products such as cypress, teak, and melina. There are balconies with the cabinsas and also there are seating areas that are well furnished and perfect for enjoying tranquil time as well as watching the stunning beauty of the surrounding area. In each of the room you will get pillow-top orthopedic mattresses, air-conditioner, ceiling fans and tiled bathrooms with walk-in showers. You will find amazing beaches within 100 yards and from your room you can enjoy listening to the rhythmic sounds of the ocean and the sound of the rainforest that will work as lullaby and make you to sleep.

Restaurant and Bar:

Copa De Arbol has an open air restaurant that serves freshest fruits and vegetables, freshly baked breads, “catch of the day” seafood, meats and poultry.You can also make yourself refreshed by taking one of the smoothies that the restaurant offers and can also take their special coffees. There you will also find some delicious deserts. You will find a full stocked bar that offers special cocktails and unique culinary creations.

Activities:

Scuba Diving / Snorkeling:

scubaIf you are interested in beach activities like scuba diving and snorkeling, they can stay at this lodge. You can enjoy world class scuba diving and snorkeling in the surrounding waters, Drake Bay and Cano Island. Recreational scuba divers will have a wide range of professional underwater services. Divers will be guided by PADI certified instructors who will help them to learn about the basic open water to dive master and also conduct special course. Beginner and advanced, all level divers will find Cano island excellent diving venue. This place has excellent visibility and averages  50 ft plus, consistently making it one of the best dive locations in Costa Rica. You will find the water temperatures average in the 80’s with thermoclines at varying depths. At the time of diving in the Cano Island, the divers will also enjoy watching wide variety of underwater marine life. While sailing through the water with a great manta ray, you might watch sea turtle or observe the huge schools of barracuda, jacks and rays that frequent the area. If you are lucky enough, you might also see an awe-inspiring whale shark.

Other Activities:

If you love adventure activities, you can go for zip lining. Close to the lodge you will find several hiking trails that will let you enjoy thrilling experience. While hiking, you will also enjoy exploring the natural beauty of the area. You can also explore the beautiful maze of canals and rivers that flood the largest untouched mangroves in all of the country. During the month of August through November, you can also get the opportunity to watch whales and watch dolphins all around the year.  You can also go for horseback riding that will allow you to explore the beauty of the surrounding area and to visit the wonderful waterfalls deep in the jungle. You can also go for a leisure trip along the beach to “Rio Claro,” a stunning fresh water lagoon that is renowned as one of the most beautiful places of the country.  If you want to see the nigh life, it will be better to go for a night walk. You can make yourself rejuvenated, relaxed and refreshed by taking a light or deep tissue massage.

Contact

Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort
Drake Bay | Osa Peninsula | Costa Rica
U.S. PH.# 831-246-4265 | C.R. # 506-8935-1212
email: info@copadearbol.com 
Website:www.copadearbol.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/copadearbol?sk=wall
Twitter: https://twitter.com/copadearbol

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El Sabanero Eco Lodge http://travelincostarica.net/el-sabanero-eco-lodge/ Sun, 24 May 2015 11:22:07 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1759 Continue reading El Sabanero Eco Lodge ]]> Nestled between a lush tropical landscape and a perfect beach setting, El Sabanero eco lodge is an invigorating mixture of pure natural pleasure. Boasting amazing beaches and lush tropical scenery, this lodge is situated on the north Pacific side of Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste. This location is just a few minutes drive from the Tamarinso Beach, that makes it perfect for the beach goers. This lodge is famous for its or its world-class golf sessions at the Hacienda Pinlla. Surf lovers can enjoy surfing in the waters of Playa Grande. You will wake up with the morning call from the howler monkeys and will enjoy witnessing the exotic butterflies.

While staying at the El Sabanero lodge, you will get top notch facilities including comfortable accommodation. It can also arrange wedding programs and offers Yoga retreats as well as a variety of adventure and nature activities. You will enjoy exploring the infallible charm of the north Pacific region of the country.

Facilities:

Accommodation:

El-Sabanero-Eco-LodgeEl Sabanero eco lodge provides luxurious and comfortable accommodations in the form of chic and elegant chalets. Constructed with local teak trees in the authentic Costa Rican fashion, this lodge is unique in style and quality. These accommodations has a signature Costa Rican architectural technique. All of the units are surrounded by amazing gardens and well decorated. These rooms are featured with the facilities and amenities including queen size beds with crisp embroidered sheets, a charming private bathroom and air conditioning. There is a large deck furnished with a cowboy style rocking chair ideal for spending relaxed time.

Other Facilities:

El Sabanero lodge has a Jacuzzi that is set attached to the pool and overlooks wonderful view of the valley. This is ideal place for those who want to enjoy some tranquil time. This lodge also offers wireless internet connection available so that the guests who want to stay connected with their family and friends, they can use it. The lodge property also have a mini bar that is perfect for spending fun time with friends and enjoy sipping an exotic cocktail. For enjoying delicious meals, you can visit the Palapa Rancho Restaurant nestled close to the pool and Jacuzzi area.

Yoga Retreats:

El Sabanero eco lodge offers Yoga package for groups that includes group meal plan including Vegetarian or Vegan meals and also with the meals with specific requirements. Yoga instructors who want to enjoy yoga retreat in an eco friendly place, they can contact with the lodge and can enjoy yoga retreat with their group. While staying at this lodge for enjoying yoga retreat, you will get all the facilities and can also ask for other arrangements such as transport for Airport Pickup/Drop-off, Transportation to beach and Towns.

can arrange Yoga package for a group so the yoga instructors can with their group can contact with the lodge and enjoy retreat package with all the necessary facilities. While staying at this lodge, you can enjoy practicing Yoga workouts at the Beach on the Pool deck or on the sky deck. You will also get opportunity to go for a variety of tours and can enjoy amazing sightseeing destinations of the country. Accommodation facilities are perfect for 20 to 25 people but if you visit the lodge with a larger group, this lodge can also arrange extra rooms at the neighboring Bed and Breakfast.

Contact

El Sabanero Eco- Lodge
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Phone: +506-8597-0670
Fax: +1-646-666-4334
Cell:+506-8486-3387
email: http://www.elsabanero.com
Website: http://www.elsabanero.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElSabanero
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elsabanero

 

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The Yoga Farm http://travelincostarica.net/the-yoga-farm/ Sat, 16 May 2015 15:55:19 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1753 Continue reading The Yoga Farm ]]> Located on Costa Rica’s southernmost Pacific coast, the Yoga Farm is a rustic yoga center and sustainable living project. People who want to reconnect with body, mind and nature, they will find this lodge perfect. Nestled amidst beautiful tropical rainforest, this lodge overlooks amazing view of ocean. Anyone can stay at this lodge from a few days to a few months and enjoy the Pura Vida. If you stay at this lodge, you will meet a functioning community of diverse people-living, working and playing. It remains open ideally seven months of the year. The location of this lodge is considered as one of the most biologically diverse region of the world.

Sustainability:

This Yoga Farm has a mission to increase the sustainable awareness and minimize all of the negative impacts on the earth as well as to make positive changes wherever it is possible. Solar energy is used for the entire farm and for water needs there is an elaborate rain-water and spring-fed water system to store water. It has an organic farm from where it collects fresh fruits and if vegetables and if needed it also collects other necessary products locally as sustainable as possible. It has also small flock of free range chickens that gives a bountiful supply of eggs.  The farm has a horse named MoMo that helps to keep CO2 emissions low by carrying the provisions up to the farm.

Accommodation:

This Yoga Farm has a main house that is a large two story building with all the necessary facilities. This house overlooks amazing view of the ocean. It also has a wood-floored Yoga deck where the yoga lovers can practice their workouts. In the first floor you will get all the necessary amenities, communal space and a hot-stone sauna. You will find kitchen or Rancho nestled apart from the main house where you can enjoy food prepared and served in a large family style.

This farm also provides two private cabins that are available upon request and those cabins are nestled high above the rest of the farm property. If you visit this farm with your partner and want to enjoy more privacy, you will find those cabins perfect. From the cabinas you will enjoy watching a variety of wildlife and the newest cabin is in particular looks out upon a beautiful forested valley.

Healthy living:

yoga-farmWhile staying at this farm, you will enjoy practicing healthy living. Whether it is for a few days or a few months, you will enjoy three healthy, primarily vegetarian meals each day, comfortable eco friendly accommodation. You will also get opportunity to do Yoga per day six days a week and plenty of room to breathe.

Workshops:

You can join Yoga or break-dancing workshops offered by the farm and these workshops are usually held in addition to daily activities at the farm. Anyone can enjoy the workshops but those are not mandatory for all the guests. Those workshops are open for all including the volunteers at the farm during those dates.

Contact

The Yoga Farm

Punta Banco, Costa Rica
email: theyogafarm@gmail.com
Website: http://www.yogafarmcostarica.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheYogaFarm/

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La Quinta Country Inn http://travelincostarica.net/la-quinta-country-inn/ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:42:48 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1723 Continue reading La Quinta Country Inn ]]> La Quinta Country Inn is situated in Sarapiqui, in the northeastern portion of Costarica. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, private reserves and La Selva Biological station, this resort is comprised of nine acres, including frog and butterfly gardens and meandering trails built with wheel chair accessibility.  This eco-lodge is just 60 miles from San Jose. This lodge is recognized by the National Accreditation commission for sustainable tourism and it is just like a paradise for experiencing a wonderful wedding ceremony in natural setting and also perfect for honeymoon vacation or romantic getaway. If you are seeking for a place to enjoy a memorable vacation close to the nature and to river raft down the Sarapiqui River, you can choose this place. This lodge has an educational corners where you can get information about tropical biology, its flora and fauna, general policies, conservation policies and also self guided walking tour description. You will also find an on-site museum and gallery in the hotel property and there you will find an extensive exhibition of fascinating insects of the rainforest.

Accommodation:

pool-areaLa Quinta Country Inn provides well maintained bungalows that has 28 rooms. Surrounded by the tropical garden those bungalows provides wheel chair accessibility. With solid concrete walls the rooms are separated. Each of the room is featured with  either two or three beds, a ceiling fan, safety box, hairdryer, walking closet area, air conditioning, a private bath with hot water. There is a beautifully thatched roof furnished with rocking chairs and hammocks. You can enjoy tranquil time or fun time with others at the roof and enjoy watching the stunning view of the surrounding area and also enjoy the view of flowers and birds.

Restaurant:

While staying at the La Quinta Country Inn, you will enjoy delicious meals including fresh fruits and vegetables collected from the garden. This restaurant also serves rice and beans and main courses that are prepared by experienced chef and co-owner Leonardo Jenkins. You can also try the mini courses on cooking and paper making available there and find Costa Rican coffee available all day long.

Activities:

The surrounding area of the lodge has prime spots where you can enjoy fresh water rafting on rapids, ranging from Class I to Class IV. Close to the lodge you will find the  Sarapiquí River, the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the world wide known La Selva Biological Station that offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy. You can enjoy scenic cruises in powerboats, horseback riding, canopy tour, visit wonderful waterfalls, night tours in the forest, volcanoes and many more fun and adventure activities. People who are interested in educational activities, they can enjoy pineapple tour, coffee tour and chocolate tour.

In this lodge you can enjoy a variety of massage therapies given by expert therapists. You will enjoy the treatments in the tranquil and beautiful thatched roof spa overlooking the amazing view of the river.

Contact

La Quinta Country Inn

Hotel in Sarapiqui.

Ph: (506) 2761-1052

Fax: (506) 2761-1395

Office in San Jose.

Ph: (506) 2222-3344

Fax: (506) 2223-2020

P.O. Box 43-3069 Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

E-mail:info@hotellaquintasarapiqui.com

Website: http://www.hotellaquintasarapiqui.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Quinta-de-Sarapiqui/323606872209

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Blue Osa Yoga Sanctuary and Spa http://travelincostarica.net/blue-osa-yoga-sanctuary-and-spa/ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:40:08 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1703 Continue reading Blue Osa Yoga Sanctuary and Spa ]]> Blue Osa Yoga Sanctuary and Spa is  set into the jungle, isolated on the south end of the Osa Peninsula. Situated in the South Pacific Region this eco lodge is considered as one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. This exquisitely designed lodge focuses on providing personal rejuvenation through healthy nourishment, yoga, and a holistic approach to living. This lodge is 8 miles from Puerto Jimenez and set in a magical location. While staying at this lodge you will get opportunity to restore your personal well being, learn about a variety of yoga techniques and get relaxed and refreshed. People who want to enjoy a memorable vacation in a natural setting, they will find this lodge perfect. Outside of the main lodge you will find a well-maintained lush landscape passes through swaying palms to a fabulous view of the Golfo Dulce.

Blue Osa Eco Resort:

blue-osa-resort-areaBlue Osa Yoga Sanctuary and Spa provides well equipped eco houses that are nestled on a remote beachfront place. In three main building you will find 12 comfortably chic rooms featured with on-site facilities. On the second floor of the yoga building you will find a column-free 1,350 square foot open-air Yoga studio.  While doing your Yoga workouts at this yoga studio you will enjoy stunning beach view. The Chic rooms are perfect for accommodating 32 people and feature an open kitchen-Cocina and dining room furnished with thirty-two chairs and six tables. In this dining you can enjoy delicious, healthy,  mostly plant-based meals including freshly-caught fish and locally-raised meat. You can also have  poultry and also can enjoy tea, coffee and purified water throughout the day.

Blue Osa Eco Resort have a eco-spa including two treatment rooms which are featured with private, zen-like garden and outdoor shower facility.

Near the office there is a lounge area that features complimentary wireless internet access.

Lap pool area is the ideal place for spending tranquil time with your favorite book. This Lap pool area has comfortable lounge sofas and chairs.

Activities:

The surrounding area of the lodge is perfect for enjoying a variety of activities including zip lining, canopy tour, bird watching, horseback riding, tree climbing, hiking, kayaking and many other adventure and fun activities. Cape Matapalo is one of the breathtaking place on the Peninsula where you can spot a variety of wild animals. While hiking you will also enjoy exploring the natural beauty as well as watching different species of local monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans, agoutis, coatimundis and jaguarundis and also many other wild life. Adventure lover can enjoy canopy or zip lining tour and at the same time can spot a variety of wildlife from the eye level. At the time of sip ling you will get the opportunity to enjoy the magic  of the Costa Rican rain forest seep into your consciousness. Horseback riding is the best option to explore the beauty of the country side, forests, mountains and also amazing beaches of the area. Bird watchers can enjoy watching a variety of birds as this place is home to 359 species of birds.

Contact

Blue Osa Yoga Sanctuary and Spa

email: info@blueosa.com

Website: http://www.blueosa.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueOsaYogaRetreat?fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlueOsaYoga

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Geckoes Lodge http://travelincostarica.net/geckoes-lodge/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:24:10 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1697 Continue reading Geckoes Lodge ]]> Located in Cocles, a small village south of Puerto Viejo, Limon, in the Caribbean region of Costa Rica, Geckoes Lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge. While staying at this lodge, you will enjoy unlimited leisure, barefoot luxury and amazing beauty of the surrounding area.

Located in a secluded place, this lodge is surrounded by luscious rain forest and its sweet aura allow the guests to experience a heavenly feeling. From the lodge you can easily visit all the restaurants, supermarkets and beaches of Cocles and Puerto Viejo. People who are seeking for a place to enjoy a romantic getaway or want to enjoy fun time with family and friends, they will find Geckoes Lodge perfect. Beach activity lovers will find a string of pristine beaches within a few minutes from the lodge. Nature lovers will also find the surrounding area for enjoying the interconnection with nature and to spend tranquility in the natural setting.

Accommodation:

geckoes-lodgeIn Geckoes Lodge you will find two charming holiday houses each of which are featured with private plunge pools, tranquil ambience and privacy.

Casa del Bosque:

Casa de Bosque, a one bedroom house is  nestled in a secluded location with an amazing rain forest backdrop. This house is ideally designed for the couples. In this Casa you will find a well furnished bedroom that features a four poster bed which has a pillow top orthopedic mattress, 600 thread count sheets and a customized mosquito canopy. There is also a full stocked kitchen, large bathroom, an open plan living and dining space and barbecue area. There is a private plunge pool set outside of the Casa and also has loungers and terrace from where you can enjoy amazing panoramas of nature, spot tropical birds and wild animals. You can enjoy amazing forest view from your bed.

Casa Bromelia:

This Casa is perfect for families, couples or groups of friends. This is a two bedroom house overlooking the amazing rainforest view. This spacious house is ideally designed for accommodating up to four guests. This Casa has two large bedrooms, en suite bathrooms with double washbasins, a spacious open plan living area, dining area with a fully equipped kitchen, a private plunge pool with a deck and a terrace from where the guests can enjoy amazing view of greenery. While staying at the Casa Bromelia, the guests can go for exploring the forest, go for horseback riding, go to the beach, surf the waves, spot wildlife and enjoy zip lining through the canopy.

Restaurants:

In the surrounding area of the Geckoes Lodge, you will find a plenty of restaurants that serves delicious meals.  Close to the lodge you will find the Italian restaurant ‘Pecora Nera’ that serves innovative delicious Italian dishes in a beautiful rancho. For enjoying local and International food in a natural setting you can visit ‘Jungle Love’. People who love to eat home-made pita bread, they can visit the Middle Eastern restaurant ‘Pita Bonita’ that has gained a reputation for superb mezze and home-made pita bread. If you visit ‘Cafe Viejo’, you can enjoy different types of cocktails and Italian influenced food.

There are plenty of options of restaurants that serves delicious foods and drinks.

Activities:

While staying at the Geckoes Lodge, you will get opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities in the surrounding area. You can go to visit the Jaguar Centre Cocles that is an animal rescue and rehabilitation center. In that center you will enjoy spending fun time with howler monkeys, sloths raccoons, anteaters and many other animals. Nature lovers can go to Finca Las Isla’s Botanical Garden where they can see tropical flowers, frogs and trees and with the help of a guide they can explore the prolific flora, learn about the area and its wild animals. For exploring the beauty of the area and its wildlife, another better option is to go for horseback riding. You can also go for jungle-beach tour or Manzanillo-Beach tour and spot a variety of wild animals. If you love adventure activities, you can go for Canopy tour, surfing, dolphin watching tour, chocolate and river tour and scuba dicing tour. You can also enjoy Spa treatments and get relaxed, refreshed and energetic.

Contact

Geckoes Lodge

Location: Margarita Road, Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Province of Limon, Costa Rica
Website: http://www.geckoeslodge.com/
Phone Number: + 506 2750 0908
Email: info@geckoeslodge.com

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Lookout Inn http://travelincostarica.net/lookout-inn/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:18:45 +0000 http://www.travelincostarica.net/?p=1691 Continue reading Lookout Inn ]]> Lookout Inn is a secluded rainforest eco-lodge on the Osa Peninsula in Carate, in the southern Pacific area of Costa Rica. Nature lovers as well as adventure lovers will find this lodge perfect for spending a memorable vacation. Within a few steps from the resort you will find the Corcovado National park that offers plenty of options to enjoy adventure and fun activities. While staying at this lodge, you will get opportunity to enjoy the an unspoiled black sand beach view.

Accommodation:

Lookout Inn offers 11 room accommodations facilities including open-air tree house rooms, tropical honeymoon suite, private bungalow cabins, traditional rooms for the adventure travelers, and “A” frame style tiki-huts.

Tropical Honeymoon Sweet:

If you are visiting this place for experiencing a memorable honeymoon vacation close to the nature, you can stay at this open beautifully crafted air style house room. This house is featured with rope suspended queen-size bed, bath with hot water, additional pullout sofa, large private patio, tables & chairs, three hammocks and a small cool pool.

Beach Jungle Bungalow cabin:

People who are planning for a family getaway here, they will find the bungalow cabins perfect. These cabins include two queen beds, bunk bed, bathroom with hot water facility, tables and chairs, private deck with hammocks and many more.

Monkey House:

This is an open-air tree house room cabina overlooks the stunning view of Costa Rica Osa Peninsula coastline. Perched up in the rainforest canopy, this house is featured with two queen beds, spacious open-style shower, private deck sitting room with table and lounge chairs and hammocks.

Blue Monkey:

Set amongst the rainforest treetops, these rooms are ideally designed for the honeymooners. These rooms offer more privacy and ensures the guests enjoy wonderful romantic getaway in a natural setting. In these rooms you will find queen bed with overhead netting, private bath and hammock.

Jungle Beach Hut:

This is a private open-air tree house featured with private balconies overlooking stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding Osa Peninsula coastline. This well furnished hut includes queen bed, pull out sofa bed, bath with hot water, hammocks, furniture made with bamboo and indigenous woods.

Lookout Inn also provides Orquidea and Iguana guest room, Tiki Hut, The frog room, The Black Hawk,  Inn Jimenez Bed & Breakfast.

Dining:

dining-meals-at-lookout-innIn this resort you will enjoy creatively prepared Costa Rican dishes and also continental style cuisine with a tropical twist. You will have delicious foods including organic food, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, seafood and meats found on the Osa Peninsula. You can also enjoy homemade chutneys, glazes, salsas, sauces and savories. This lodge has a organic garden from where the ingredient are collected for preparing meals. Organic products are also collected from the local markets. All the meals are prepared by experienced chef in-house and served in buffet style.

Activities:

While staying at the Lookout Inn Lodge, you will get opportunity to enjoy a variety of rainforest activities. Horseback riding through the rainforest or on an unsoiled black sand beach is a great option to enjoy exploring the beauty of the nature. You can visit the Corcovado National Park and enjoy hiking there. At the time of hiking you can also enjoy watching the wild animals of the area. In this lodge yoga lovers can enjoy practicing yoga workouts in natural setting. After the day activities if you want to get rejuvenated and refreshed, you can take afternoon massage and find your self totally relaxed. If you want to spend some tranquil time, you can go to the beach and enjoy listening to the sounds of the ocean waves. People who want to enjoy water activities, they can go for surfing, snorkeling, kayaking or dicing.

Contact

The Lookout Inn Lodge
Osa Peninsula Beach Rainforest Eco Lodge Accommodations
Carate – Peninsula de Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Phone: 011?506?2735?5431

email: terry@lookout-inn.com

Website: http://www.lookout-inn.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LookoutInnLodge/info?ref=page_internal

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lookout_Inn

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