Pacuare Lodge
Day Tours Available from Pacuare Lodge
Pacuare Lodge is a unique jungle getaway nestled deep inside the enchanting and captivating Pacuare River and tropical forest. It is a recognized ecolodge completely surrounded by nature in its purest and most primitive state. Guests of the lodge experience the most coveted of travelers' rewards, an opportunity to savor the spirit of the rainforest!
The lodge has been carefully designed for a perfect balance with its natural surroundings. It has been cited by World Tourism Organization for its model sustainable ecotourism practices, and was chosen by Outdoor Magazine as one of the 10 best adventure destinations in the world. The two-story lodge has 8 cozy wooden bungalows with thatched palm roofs that hide beneath giant tropical trees, a rustic dining area on the first floor, and an open-air lounge on the second floor with sitting areas and hammocks.
Rooms:
The Pacuare Lodge thirteen bungalows and main lodge were designed and constructed to blend with the surrounding environment, affecting minimal impact, and has been recognized by the World Tourism Organization as one of only sixty-five examples throughout the world of good practice in sustainability and ecotourism.
Inspired by its magnificent natural setting, the spacious main lodge has been thoughtfully designed for the comfort and pleasure of our guests, and sets a new standard in a Costa Rica nature experience. The lodge and bungalows are completely surrounded by tropical rainforest. Enormous trees and rainforest inhabitants live in natural harmony alongside the lodge itself.
Our distinctive palm-thatched bungalows and suites are carefully designed to blend into the surrounding forest. Each features a canopy king size bed, hardwood flooring, private veranda, and a spacious private bathroom adorned with brass fixtures, private alfresco shower with solar heated water, and a nearly 360º rainforest view.
The Honeymoon Suite is set high on a lush jungle hilltop overlooking the main lodge, our newly renovated honeymoon retreat offers newlyweds and nature-lovers alike, an exclusive haven in which to surrender to the romantic spell of the Pacuare rainforest. Just steps from your bed a double hammock and canopy rattan sofa sit atop a pine-wood deck that literally melts into the thick tropical forest that rises up from the mountains across the river. The 1290 ft² (120m² ) suite has, in addition, a teak floor ensuite bathroom with a solar heated shower and two hand-painted ceramic water basins set in a marble sink top.
Features:
2 story main building with dining area and open-air lounge on the second floor, all-inclusive dining and optional tours available on-property: canopy tour, hiking tours, horseback-riding tours, bird-watching and others.
Activities:
Package 2days/1night
Day 01 San Jose – Pacuare River On the first day of our journey into the Pacuare Rainforest, we'll pass through our anxious capital Cartaga towards Turrialba. We will be stopping for an authentic Costa Rican breakfast before reaching our site of embarkation. Then, once in the water, you'll experience the exhilaration of riding the waves on this magnificent river, which courses through a tropical wilderness of dense vegetation and steep gorges that rise majestically above its banks. When we arrive at our overnight destination, you will find the Pacuare Lodge. After a hearty lunch, try the Pacuare Canopy Adventure into the forest trees, take a guided hike into the rainforest mountains, or just relax. Happy Hour truly becomes a happy time as you share your experiences of the day with other rafters. Later, a candlelight dinner with wine is served to you by our guides, who are trained by a French chef. When you feel tired, you'll retire to your very own rustic bungalow, complete with private bathroom, comfortable beds, and clean linen.
Day 2 – Pacuare River In the morning, after a hot breakfast, you'll have some time on your own to explore the rainforest surrounding the lodge. Then we launch the rafts again for Day 2 of our trip. Rafting becomes even more exciting today as you begin to use the skills and experience gained the day before. Your guides will stop the rafts along the journey and lead you up paths and side streams that open onto pristine waterfalls and natural water slides. Lunch will be served along the river, and when we reach our final destination, we'll board the comfortable microbus for our return to San José, sharing experiences with each other as this memorable trip draws to a close.
The lodge has been carefully designed for a perfect balance with its natural surroundings. It has been cited by World Tourism Organization for its model sustainable ecotourism practices, and was chosen by Outdoor Magazine as one of the 10 best adventure destinations in the world. The two-story lodge has 8 cozy wooden bungalows with thatched palm roofs that hide beneath giant tropical trees, a rustic dining area on the first floor, and an open-air lounge on the second floor with sitting areas and hammocks.
Rooms:
The Pacuare Lodge thirteen bungalows and main lodge were designed and constructed to blend with the surrounding environment, affecting minimal impact, and has been recognized by the World Tourism Organization as one of only sixty-five examples throughout the world of good practice in sustainability and ecotourism.
Inspired by its magnificent natural setting, the spacious main lodge has been thoughtfully designed for the comfort and pleasure of our guests, and sets a new standard in a Costa Rica nature experience. The lodge and bungalows are completely surrounded by tropical rainforest. Enormous trees and rainforest inhabitants live in natural harmony alongside the lodge itself.
Our distinctive palm-thatched bungalows and suites are carefully designed to blend into the surrounding forest. Each features a canopy king size bed, hardwood flooring, private veranda, and a spacious private bathroom adorned with brass fixtures, private alfresco shower with solar heated water, and a nearly 360º rainforest view.
The Honeymoon Suite is set high on a lush jungle hilltop overlooking the main lodge, our newly renovated honeymoon retreat offers newlyweds and nature-lovers alike, an exclusive haven in which to surrender to the romantic spell of the Pacuare rainforest. Just steps from your bed a double hammock and canopy rattan sofa sit atop a pine-wood deck that literally melts into the thick tropical forest that rises up from the mountains across the river. The 1290 ft² (120m² ) suite has, in addition, a teak floor ensuite bathroom with a solar heated shower and two hand-painted ceramic water basins set in a marble sink top.
Features:
2 story main building with dining area and open-air lounge on the second floor, all-inclusive dining and optional tours available on-property: canopy tour, hiking tours, horseback-riding tours, bird-watching and others.
Activities:
Package 2days/1night
Day 01 San Jose – Pacuare River On the first day of our journey into the Pacuare Rainforest, we'll pass through our anxious capital Cartaga towards Turrialba. We will be stopping for an authentic Costa Rican breakfast before reaching our site of embarkation. Then, once in the water, you'll experience the exhilaration of riding the waves on this magnificent river, which courses through a tropical wilderness of dense vegetation and steep gorges that rise majestically above its banks. When we arrive at our overnight destination, you will find the Pacuare Lodge. After a hearty lunch, try the Pacuare Canopy Adventure into the forest trees, take a guided hike into the rainforest mountains, or just relax. Happy Hour truly becomes a happy time as you share your experiences of the day with other rafters. Later, a candlelight dinner with wine is served to you by our guides, who are trained by a French chef. When you feel tired, you'll retire to your very own rustic bungalow, complete with private bathroom, comfortable beds, and clean linen.
Day 2 – Pacuare River In the morning, after a hot breakfast, you'll have some time on your own to explore the rainforest surrounding the lodge. Then we launch the rafts again for Day 2 of our trip. Rafting becomes even more exciting today as you begin to use the skills and experience gained the day before. Your guides will stop the rafts along the journey and lead you up paths and side streams that open onto pristine waterfalls and natural water slides. Lunch will be served along the river, and when we reach our final destination, we'll board the comfortable microbus for our return to San José, sharing experiences with each other as this memorable trip draws to a close.
| Location: |
| Pacuare River, Turrialba. |
| How to get there: |
| It will take you approximately 3 hours, driving from San José. Take the Atlantic Coast highway to Limon following the signs to Siquirres. Upon arrival to Siquirres follow the signs to the town of Turrialba and follow this road for 14 km until you reach the small village of Santa Marta. In Santa Marta look for Corner’s cafeteria, where you should park your car. A hotel representative will meet you there and take you to the lodge. |
