Lapa Rios is a luxury wilderness ecolodge in a private reserve, near Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula.
Lapa Rios has a stunning hillside location above the beaches at Cabo Matapalo and is 45 minutes from the small town of Puerto Jimenez, reached by small aircraft from San Jose.
With over 300 species of birds and many mammals and invertebrates it is an excellent area for wildlife with miles of private trails in prime rainforest. The spectacular and rare scarlet macaw is ever present in the surrounding trees.
The elegant lodge provides perfect seclusion for honeymooners and discerning travellers with spacious and comfortable accommodation overlooking the Pacific Ocean, innovative cuisine and attentive service.
The main attraction at Lapa Rios is the rainforest and its wildlife. There is a good choice of excursions available which are paid for locally, including the 'early birds' tour to see some of the 319 species which inhabit the reserve, the fascinating medicinal plant tour with a local shaman and a full day excursion to the neighbouring Corcovado National Park.
Wildlife that you may see during your stay includes a large variety of birds, 3 species of monkey, coati mundi, 3 toed sloth and various species of lizard and frog (including the poison dart frog and red-eyed tree frog as shown here).
Rubber boots and walking sticks are available for all excursions. |