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The Pacuare Lodge
Tucked away inside the Pacuare protected zone, on the banks of this enchanting river, lies the Pacuare Lodge. Surrounded by nature in its purest and most primitive state, guests of the lodge experience that most coveted of travelers’ rewards, an opportunity to savor the spirit of a place.

The lodge grounds are completely surrounded by tropical rainforest. Enormous trees and rainforest inhabitants live in natural harmony alongside the lodge itself. The Pacuare Lodge was designed and constructed to blend with the surrounding environment, affecting minimal impact, and has been recognized by the World Tourism Organization as one of only sixty-five examples throughout the world of good practice in sustainability and ecotourism.

The two-story eco-lodge has a comfortable, rustic dining area on the first floor, and an open-air lounge on the second floor with sitting areas and hammocks. Guest rooms are modern wooden bungalows with thatched palm roofs, carefully designed in an indigenous style to blend into the surrounding forest. Nestled within a forest that has stood sentry for eons, each bungalow comes complete with private bathroom and shower, as well as freshly linened beds that promise a languid repose, surrounded by the intoxicating scents of the tropical rainforest. For an added touch of luxury, reserve our honeymoon suite.

A two-day, overnight stay at the lodge is an excellent option for the busy traveler. But with so much to choose from in this jungle oasis, why not add one or two additional nights to allow yourself to experience more profoundly the beauty of the zone. A variety of optional tours—from the highest Original Canopy Tour in Costa Rica to cultural exchanges with local inhabitants—are available to enrich any stay, from one night to several.

Getting there and back from this rainforest setting was once only via an exciting rafting trip through class III and IV rapids. While this is still a splendid way to experience the Pacuare Lodge and its surrounds, you can now also choose from a range of options that include entry and departure by land, as well as a combination of land and river transport.

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Pacuare Lodge Highlights
Experience nature in its most pure and primitive state.


Savor exquisite gourmet cuisine in a romantic candlelit atmosphere.


Relax in your private palm thatched bungalow amid the exotic sounds and smells of the rainforest.


Soar through the treetops in Costa Rica’s highest Original Canopy Tour.


Experience culturally enriching exchanges with the area's local inhabitants.
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Guest Comments
March 11,
Pacuare 2 days
Definitely the highlight of our trip here. The Pacuare Lodge is spectacular. A rare combination of nature & comfort without a hint of commercialism. The food was fantastic, our guide knowledgeable & outgoing. The whole staff was wonderful. We had a blast! I wouldn’t change anything.

Pam Ortiz
Newport Beach, CA

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