About
Lapa Rios Lodge is a luxury eco-lodge on the Osa Peninsula, near Puerto Jiménez in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It is a hotel set within a private rainforest reserve of about 1,000 acres, which gives guests the feeling of staying inside the forest rather than beside it.
What the stay is like
Accommodation is in elevated bungalows, raised above the forest floor so that the canopy and its sounds are close at hand. The lodge is known for wildlife viewing, and the reserve is the main reason to visit: walking its trails is the natural way to spend a day, with the chance of spotting birds and other animals in their own habitat.
Why it suits certain travellers
- Visitors who want to combine comfort with time in a rainforest
- Nature and wildlife enthusiasts, especially those interested in birds and forest life
- Travellers who care about how a stay is run, since the lodge is recognised for its sustainable tourism practices
- Those who prefer a quiet, private setting to a busy resort
The lodge has received awards for its approach, which is a fair indication of its reputation, though the details of those honours are best checked directly with the hotel.
Puerto Jiménez, the nearest town, is the practical base for the wider Osa Peninsula, a remote and biologically rich part of Costa Rica. Staying here means you are far from the main tourist circuits, so it is worth planning transport and supplies in advance and allowing time for the journey.