Wake to birdsong, feel misty waterfalls, and witness vibrant flora, fostering tranquillity and connection.
Location
Hidden deep in Costa Rica’s lush Talamanca Mountains, Pacuare Lodge feels like a well-kept secret tucked along the banks of a wild and beautiful river. You’ll arrive by raft or 4x4, and from the moment you step into the rainforest reserve, it feels like stepping into a peaceful and pristine world.
Rooms
Each of the lodge’s 20 suites is designed to blend into the forest, with hardwood floors, open-plan layouts, and private decks overlooking the river or canopy. Some come with plunge pools or outdoor showers, all feel wonderfully secluded.
Amenities
You’ll find an open-air restaurant serving beautiful, locally inspired food (the produce is grown in the lodge’s own organic farm), a jungle-fringed infinity pool, and a serene spa tucked into the treetops. There’s also a cosy lounge for fireside drinks and a microbrewery that guests love.
Activities
Your stay includes a host of guided adventures – from canyoning and river rafting to forest hikes and cultural experiences with local Cabécar communities. You can be as active or as unhurried as you like.
Sustainability
Pacuare Lodge is a standout example of sustainable tourism in Costa Rica, proudly certified at the Elite level of the Sustainable Tourism Certificate (CST) by the national tourism board in 2024. Since 2009, Pacuare has partnered with the National University of Costa Rica to support a pioneering Jaguar Conservation Program. The lodge provides researchers with fieldwork infrastructure and equipment, helping capture over 5,000 camera‑trap images of 18 mammal species, among them jaguars, Baird’s tapirs and ocelots.
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