Boca Tapada
Boca Tapada Costa Rica is located in the northern lowlands nearby the mouth of the San Carlos River. This off-the-beaten-path part of Costa Rica is home to hundreds of pineapple and sugar cane plantations as well as a rich biodiversity of plants and animals.
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Boca Tapada is one of few remaining nesting sites of the endangered Great Green Macaw. One of the newest additions to the Boca Tapada area is the Maquenque Eco Preserve which has a mission of preserving the habitat of the Great Green Macaw as well as other species who habitat is dependent on the wetlands around Boca Tapada.
Getting to Boca Tapada is accessible from Aguas Zarcas and then heading north to through the village of Pital. Another 11 miles (18km) on an unpaved road will bring you to the town of Boca Tapada.
Incredible Stays
Maquenque Eco Lodge & Tree Houses
A new, 150-acre (60-hectare) reserve located just north of Boca Tapada, San Carlos is the site for the Maquenque Eco-Lodge. Set within the Northern Lowlands Region of Costa Rica, the lodge is near several national parks, biological stations, and wildlife refuges.
View DetailsBoca Tapada Lodge
Boca Tapada Lodge offers warm hospitality in the midst of one of Costa Rica’s more off-the-beaten path destinations. While you’re here, you’ll get to fill your down time with wildlife observation, and share your cabin’s balcony with hummingbirds and toucans. This is the ideal retreat for travelers who want to spend their time birdwatching and relaxing in nature.
View DetailsLaguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto's grounds cover a thriving section of jungle, which serves as a habitat for over 300 species of bird. This lodge is in Boca Tapada, in a fairly off-the-beaten path portion of the lowlands. Visitors come here for unforgettable nature tours and unparalleled bird watching.
View DetailsPedacito del Cielo
Pedacito del Cielo is in the off-the-beaten-path world of Boca Tapada, in Costa Rica’s northern lowlands. This area has excellent bird watching and serene, biologically diverse rainforest.
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