Costa Rica Eco-Lodges
Looking to get off the grid and away from it all? Wake up nestled in the canopy of the rainforest or in a cabana on the beach. Spend your days roaming through pristine settings like Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula, one of the many reserves that your eco-lodge works to protect. In keeping with their strong commitment to the conservation and protection of natural resources, eco-lodges offer activities with a low impact on the environment like hiking, snorkeling, and bird watching. Food served in the restaurants is as local and seasonal as possible, and you can expect simple, yet charming accommodations that emphasize the enjoyment of Costa Rica’s stunningly diverse beauty.
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Copa del Árbol
The Copa De Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort is nestled amongst 70 acres (28 ha) of pristine rainforest reserve along the South Pacific coastline. Between Drake Bay and Corcovado National Park, this luxurious beachfront eco-resort caters to those travelers seeking an “off-the-beaten-path” rainforest and ocean experience.
From $905
Manatus Hotel
Manatus Hotel is an all-inclusive hotel in Tortuguero National Park. It is located between the canal and the coast.
From $404
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens
The Tortuga Lodge and Gardens is on Costa Rica's northeast Caribbean coast, just offshore of the port town of Limon. Limon is a lively town with a distinct Jamaican influence in the ambiance and foods. The draw of Tortuguero is its slow-moving tropical rivers, astounding rainforests, and the Tortuguero National Park, one of the most important nesting sights of the Green Sea Turtle.
From $391
Aguila de Osa Inn
The ocean view, cliff dwelling Aguila de Osa Inn is located in Drake Bay, on the outskirts of the Corcovado National Reserve on the Osa Peninsula. This absolutely stunning oasis is characterized by jaw-dropping, raw beauty. Corcovado boasts some of the country's best beaches, most untamed rainforest and most abundant wildlife. Drake bay, specifically, is full of unspoiled beaches and emerald blue waters perfect for swimming.
From $388
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge
Set on its own private bay, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is located on the most southern part of the Osa Peninsula. This secluded wonderland is home to many of the country's rare and endangered animals such as wild cats, the Harpy Eagle and Scarlet Macaw. This area has been named one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and contains Central America's largest remaining Pacific Coast Rainforest. Here you'll discover jade waters and endless lush green vegetation amongst unspoiled remote beaches truly a sight to behold and treasure for a lifetime.
From $343
Koora Hotel Monteverde
Koora Hotel Monteverde is located in the Aguti Reserve, where guests have the rare opportunity to see rare microclimates. This ecologically minded hotel has made concerted efforts to preserve plants like aguacatillo tree, which serves as an important food source for animals like the extremely rare resplendent quetzal. Guests can get from Koora Monteverde Boutique Hotel and Spa to downtown Monteverde in just 5 minutes.
From $366
Lapa Rios Rainforest Lodge
Lapa Rios, the enchanting eco-resort, is located on the Osa Peninsula, where Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean. Here you can view nature at its purest. Discover one of the planet's most bio-diverse regions, rich in untouched rainforest, insects, wildlife and desolate beaches. The Osa Peninsula is truly for the nature lover and adventurer.
From $1,913
Pacuare Lodge
Situated within Costa Rica’s Caribbean region along the banks of the Pacuare River, the Pacuare Lodge is an experience in comfort, conservation and community. The lodge is nestled within a 25,000-acre protected area known as Pacuare, which begins near the town of Turrialba and descends down the Talamancan mountain range.
From $937
Ave Sol - Tropical Rivers - Pacuare, Costa Rica | Anywhere
An all-inclusive adventure at a sustainable ecolodge? It might sound too good to be true, but it is! Rios Lodge offers you 2, 3, and 4-night packages where you’ll spend your days rafting, hiking, birdwatching, and more, and your nights enjoying sustainable accommodations and delicious, fresh meals.
From $773
Playa Cativo Lodge
Playa Cativo Lodge combines luxury accommodations with environmentally sound hospitality. It is located in Golfo Dulce, in the midst of Piedras Blancas National Park. Staying here, you’ll have access to a secluded beach on Costa Rica’s stunning Osa Península.
From $652
Bosque del Cabo Lodge
Bosque del Cabo Lodge's location at the tip of the Osa Peninsula is a nature lover's dream - rainforests and national parks blanket the land, while the pristine Pacific Ocean undulates serenely nearby. The lodge is set 22 km south of Puerto Jimenez in southern Costa Rica, a laid-back, off-the-beaten-path type destination that provides easy access to scenic beaches and lush forests.
From $528
Oxygen Jungle Villas
Oxygen Jungle Villas is located just outside of Uvita, a small and mellow coastal town along the South Pacific Region of Costa Rica. Uvita lacks large crowds and big development, and has an assortment of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
From $492
Isla Chiquita Glamping
Isla Chiquita offers glamping on an idyllic Pacific Island. On a visit here you can have you’ll get to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Gulf of Nicoya.
From $385
Hotel Mawamba
Hotel Mawamba is located in Tortuguero, on a piece of land between a canal and the ocean, just a short walk from the beach. Tortuguero is a network of lake and canals and is accessible only by boat or air. Because of its remote isolation, this hotel offers an exclusive look at a tropical environment that serves as an important nesting ground for sea turtles.
From $367
Laguna Lodge
Laguna Lodge lies along Costa Rica's northern Caribbean Zone, an exclusive location on a narrow strip of land between the sea on one side and the Tortuguero-Lagoon on the other. This Region is the most important nesting site in the entire Western half of the Caribbean for the green sea turtle. The Caribbean provides a unique mixture of cultures from the Indigenous to Jamaican influences bringing you a completely different side of Costa Rica.
From $316
Evergreen Lodge
The Evergreen Lodge is located in the northeastern corner of Tortuguero. This hotel has eco-friendly accommodations and is surrounded by nature.
From $312
Pachira Lodge
The Pachira Lodge is located on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica near the National Park of Tortuguero. The lodge is surrounded by a network of very scenic canals and is considered one of the most exotic regions of the world, characterized by its rich flora and fauna. Arriving at this paradise is an exciting and unique experience as it consists of either flying or busing into the coast near Limon and then taking a short boat ride to Tortuguero.
From $312
Rafiki Safari Lodge
Rafiki Wilderness Luxury Camp offers guests luxurious, eco-friendly camping facilities just a short distance from the Savegre River. This camp sits on 842 acres (340 ha) of untouched forest that is bursting with wildlife.
From $296
LagunaVista Villas
LagunaVista Villas puts you a short distance from Corcovado National Park, in the wild rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. Private decks have views of the surrounding rainforest, as well as the beach and the nearby lake.
From $238
Rancho Naturalista
Rancho Naturalista is designed to accommodate ambitious birdwatchers. On the property that surrounds the lodge it’s possible to see over 450 species of bird in their natural habitat, including an incredible variety of hummingbirds.
From $228
It's more than just having a good time or visiting beautiful places (although that's absolutely a part of it!), it's about being part of a unique experience that stays with you.
