Pacuare Lodge
One of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, an intimate place surrounded by nature.
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From $1,403 / night
Pacuare Lodge Overview
Adventurous groups, couples seeking romance, families with teens, and anyone who wants to disconnect in a jungle setting surrounded by 850 acres of pristine rainforest. It’s also perfect for weddings and honeymoons.
What to Expect at Pacuare Lodge
Expect a great time you’ll never forget on your Costa Rican vacation. For excellent reasons, Pacuare Lodge has been listed as one of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World. Here is some of what you can expect:
- Remote and sustainable. Expect isolation, soaking in the sun, sights, and sounds around you, and all in a place you can feel good about supporting because of all the sustainability efforts made there.
- Glamping taken to another level. Sleeping in a thatched-roof bungalow set among the trees lets you take in the breeze and the feel of nature.
- Adventure. Getting here can be an adventure. While you can go by land, why not choose one of the more fun options: boat or raft? Once on-site, there are many adventurous tours available.
What Not To Expect
- Being out and about. There is plenty to do, but there’s no going out, shopping, or bar-hopping as you would in a town or city setting.
- Electricity. Your room is lit by candles at night, creating the perfect ambiance.
- A kid-friendly environment. This is a wonderful place but it’s geared towards adults. Children 7 and up can stay there but only those 12 and over can get there by raft. Ground transportation can be arranged for those with kids ages 7 to 11 but this is not a place we recommend to stay with kids.
Amenities
- All Meals Included
- Bar/Lounge
- On-Site Tours
- Panoramic Vistas
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
Pacuare Lodge Is Featured in These Trips
If you want to stay at Pacuare Lodge we recommend you to check out
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Pacuare Lodge: Where You Can Raft Through the Jungle to Your Hotel
Would you appreciate sleeping in a room lit only by candles? Could you picture yourself falling asleep to the sounds that come alive in the nocturnal forest? What about watching the sunrise on your private deck or swimming pool?
The Pacuare Lodge is the perfect getaway for those who want to be surrounded by the forest and away from electricity for a while. This glamping hot spot offers a spa, on-site restaurant, and adventure activities, like kayaking, zip lining, canyoning, etc. It’s a fantastic place to go hiking and bird watching, too.
The jungle setting offers a getaway like none other. Experience meets true immersion in nature there. You can choose to enjoy as much rejuvenating relaxation or thrilling adventure as you’d like.
Remote and Sustainable
The Pacuare Lodge is very much off the beaten track. It’s set along the Pacuare River, on the Caribbean side of the Talamanca Mountains. It’s not quiet, though. You’ll hear the river and the symphony of animals.
It has been certified with a Level 5 (highest level) Certificate of Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Board. The management is committed to sustainability. They also boast nature conservation efforts and deep ties to the community.
The main lodge has a bit of electrical lighting, and some phones connect the rooms to the lobby, but the place is otherwise essentially free of electricity. There’s an outlet and WiFi in the office should you need it, but the idea is to be in nature as much as possible and enjoy the warm candlelight and break from electronics. Connect with your partner, family, a good book, or the animals living just outside your room.
Glamping Taken to Another Level
Each of the 19 bungalows was built along the river to give guests a guaranteed relaxing respite immersed in nature, with the sound of rushing water lulling them to sleep. You may relax on your private terrace or unwind in your candlelit room at night. The decor is elegant and lovely, yet focused on showing the peaceful natural surroundings.
This glamping experience comes with a complete meal plan, at the Nairi Awari Restaurant, with meals made from fresh, local ingredients. If you want to celebrate a special event, you can schedule dinner in the Nest, a 60-foot high platform in a tree. If you're going to be treated after a long day of adventures, you can get a massage or spa treatment with natural products to further connect with nature.
Adventure Like No Other
Just getting to the lodge is an adventure itself. You can get to the Pacuare Lodge by boat or white water rafting, and the experience continues from there. You get to set up in your thatched-roof accommodation and take in the sights and sounds of the forest that engulfs you.
Take some on-site tours, enjoy fresh food, and sit out on your private deck to watch the sunset. Start the following day off with a massage and then a new adventure.
There are so many on-site tours available. For example, you might go birdwatching, hiking, zip lining, visiting a local indigenous village, checking out a waterfall, or kayaking or canyoning.
True Nature Immersion
There are actually 8 experiences included in Pacuare stays. These complimentary activities are canopy tour, tropical canyoning tour, bird-watching, ancient trail and hidden waterfall hike, indigenous hike, sustainability tour, a rural experience tour, and “The Loop.”
All of the Pacuare adventures include: transfers to and from the lodge, accommodation, a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, coffee with homemade pastries each afternoon, and the 8 tours mentioned above.
There are some optional tours and spa treatments you can add to your package if you wish, as well as extras like romantic wine and cheese plates in your room.
The best way to and from Pacuare Lodge is white water rafting on class 3 and 4 rapids, passing several waterfalls and a great swimming hole that you can stop at for a while.
If you enjoy hiking, birdwatching, adventure activities like zip lining and kayaking, fresh food, and spa treatments, this is the place to get away from it all and delve into what this lodge on the river offers.
There are also calming activities like nature walks and birdwatching if canyoning isn’t quite your thing.
At Pacuare, adventure meets nature meets culture. Pacuare offers it all. This eco-lodge has so much natural beauty and peace to experience. It’s a popular choice for those seeking an intimate experience in Costa Rica. Many chose this place to stay for their wedding or honeymoon.