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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. Continue reading Lapa Rios →

Eco World, Scuba Diving, Travel

Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve

October 24, 2015 Imtiajul

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. Continue reading Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve →

Hotel, Scuba Diving, Travel

Flamingo Beach Resort

September 13, 2015 Imtiajul

Nestled on the Playa Flamingo, on the northwest Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, north of Tamarindo, the Flamingo Beach Resort is 41 km from the Liberia Airport. Playa Flamingo is one of the most eco-friendly beaches of the country and it offers an enchanting escape on the pristine sands. This resort is surrounded by tall coconut palms and lush mountain foliage, and it is an intimate oasis for the people who want to enjoy tranquility as well as an unspoiled tropical paradise with complete relaxation. For celebrating special family celebrations or romantic getaway, this beach resort is absolutely perfect. While staying at this resort, the guests can enjoy personalized service and comfort. This resort let the guests to find plenty more to do than lounge by the pool with a mojito. This resort offers friendly and welcoming services as well as modern amenities and also arranges sustainable tourism practices to take care of the unique location. Continue reading Flamingo Beach Resort →

Scuba Diving, Travel

Discovery Beach House

August 8, 2015 Imtiajul

Discovery Beach House is perfect for those who are seeking a place to enjoy a wonderful vacation close to the nature and want to enjoy beach activities. This beach house is located at the edge of Manuel Antonio National Park on the Central Pacific Coast. The surrounding area of this beach house has the country’s most impressive natural settings, different species of wildlife and wonderful waterfalls. From this beach house within one-minute walk you can reach the white sand beach and there you can enjoy a variety of beach activities in the pristine tropical water. Continue reading Discovery Beach House →

Costa Rica, Scuba Diving, Sportfishing, Surfing, Tourism, Travel

Cocozuma Traveler Day Tours

January 18, 2015 sidrah

Located in Montezuma, Cocozuma Traveler Day Tours offers a wide selection of affordable adventure tours to vacationers from all walks of life. Montezuma is a small town in Puntarenas known for its endless fun-filled opportunities, laid back environment, sublime white-sand beaches and waterfalls. Continue reading →

Travel

Cocos Island

May 6, 2014 Imtiajul

During a volcanic upheaval about two and a half million years ago, Cocos Island was formed. This marvelous island is positioned 300 miles (480 km) to the southwest of the Osa Peninsula. This island is the ideal location for exploring the beauty of the ocean below.

Cocos Island is a rugged yet incredibly verdant island which is a part of the same chain of volcanoes, most of which are still underwater for example the Galapagos. A single hot-spot pushed up volcanic material from deep below the Earth’s crust by which the total chain of volcanoes formed. In 1526 Juan Cabezas discovered this island and later the home to unruly prisoners also find out the island in the late 19th century. Continue reading Cocos Island →

Eco World, Travel

Lapa Rios

October 27, 2015 Imtiajul

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:

Lapa 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

Category Archives: Scuba Diving

Eco World, Scuba Diving, Travel

Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve

October 24, 2015 Imtiajul

Hotel, Scuba Diving

Hotel Jinetes de Osa

October 17, 2015 Imtiajul

Hotel Jinetes de Osa, a beachside resort, is located in the isolated town of Drake Bay on the northern end of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The hotel has easy access to jungle waterfalls, secluded beaches as well as a forest nearby. This area is rich in its bio diversity and it is in the idyllic Puntarenas province o the country. While staying at this hotel, you will get the opportunity to watch a wild and supremely beautiful part of Costa Rica. Continue reading Hotel Jinetes de Osa →

Hotel, Scuba Diving

Barceló Tambor Beach hotel

October 8, 2015 Imtiajul

Barceló Tambor Beach hotel, an all-inclusive three star resort, is situated on Playa Tambor-Puntarenas. Puntarenas is considered as a jewel on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Surrounded by amazing nature, this luxurious and upscale property faces a gorgeous beach on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. At the time of staying at this hotel, guests will enjoy the pristine beauty and sustainability. If you want to enjoy a memorable vacation in a natural setting as well as want to enjoy beach activities, you will find this hotel perfect. Continue reading Barceló Tambor Beach hotel →

Hotel, Scuba Diving, Travel

Flamingo Beach Resort

September 13, 2015 Imtiajul

Eco World, Scuba Diving

Copa De Arbol

September 3, 2015 Imtiajul

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. Continue reading Copa De Arbol →

Scuba Diving

Flamingo Marina Resort

August 17, 2015 Imtiajul

Perched on top of a lush hillside, Flamingo Marina Resort is located in Playa Flamingo, on the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste. It takes only fifty minutes and takes four hours from San Jose from the Liberia International Airport and twenty minutes from the Tamarindo airstrip to reach the resort. From the famous Flamingo Beach, this resort is just 300 meters and that is a paradise to explore the pristine white sands, mountain foliage and swaying palm trees. The location of the resort allows its guests to enjoy soothing breezes and to watch the stunning sunrise and amazing bird’s-eye view of one of the largest marinas. If you love water sports, you will find this place perfect as this area is renowned for its world class deep sea fishing and marina and also a variety of water activities. From the Flamingo beach, you will find some quaint fishing villages and spectacular array of beaches within a short distance. Continue reading Flamingo Marina Resort →

Scuba Diving, Travel

Discovery Beach House

August 8, 2015 Imtiajul

Costa Rica, Scuba Diving, Sportfishing, Surfing, Tourism, Travel

Cocozuma Traveler Day Tours

January 18, 2015 sidrah

Scuba Diving

Aquacenter Diving

August 22, 2014 sidrah

Aquacenter Diving is a PADI resort dive operator located in Playa Flamingo in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. It offers a wide selection of scuba diving courses with certifications, training programs, dive expeditions and various packages. Continue reading →

Scuba Diving

Rocket Frog Divers

August 12, 2014 sidrah

Rocket Frog Divers is a scuba diving company located in Playa Ocotal, a popular beach town in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. It is a 5 star, internationally recognized PADI associated company which is also affiliated with SDI and NAUI. Continue reading →

Eco World, Scuba Diving, Travel

Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve

October 24, 2015 Imtiajul

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:

Adventure 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.