Lapa Rios Ecolodge
Thatched-roof eco-resort set on a rain forest mountainside overlooking the Pacific Ocean near Corcovado National Park.
| Score | 86.75 |
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| Stats | 16 bungalows; 1 restaurant; 1 bar. |
| Competitive Edge | One of the country's-and world's-most earth-friendly addresses. |
| Rooms to Book | Secluded bungalows 13 and 14 are ideal for a private retreat. |
| Don't Miss | Having the lodge arrange a picnic under a hidden jungle waterfall. |
| Cost | Doubles from $295, including meals. |
| Contact |
12 miles south of Puerto Jimenez Playa Carbonera 011-506-735-5130 or 011-506-735-5281 www.laparios.com |
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“Private trails provide frequent macaw and monkey sightings....” MORE»
“Built around the rain forest (instead of the other way around), using indigenous natural materials and supporting local businesses whenever possible, the palm-thatched bungalows and bamboo furniture remain the standard of eco-friendly luxury. ...” MORE»
“Visitors often plan their Costa Rican vacations around availability at Lapa Rios, whose friendly service and surprisingly creative meals—not to mention alfresco showers, private decks, and abundant wildlife right outside your screen door—make up for the rickety prop plane (and the airsickness) that gets you there....” MORE»
“July's '25 Great Ecolodges' by David Hochman failed to mention Lapa Rios in Costa Rica. I stayed in one of its 16 luxurious cabins with a private garden and indoor-outdoor shower last October. Built by a Minnesota couple as a nature reserve in 1993, Lapa Rios protects 1,000 acres of rain forest and is the largest employer on the Osa Peninsula....” MORE»
