Mawamba Lodge
Mawamba Lodge is located in a tropical rainforest hidden away in the midst of vibrantly beautiful Costa Rican jungle, situated in a unique location surrounded by the exquisitely evergreen Tortuguero Canals and Tortuguero National Park. Mawamba Lodge is only accessible by boat or plane, which is fitting with the spirit of adventure and exclusive escape that the lodge brings with it. On offer is a wide arrangement of rooms and a floating restaurant. It features an outdoor swimming pool, onsite restaurant and bar serving a local and international a la carte menu.
A variety of tours and holistic activities are on offer including night walks in the forest, kayaking, fishing and canoeing. Through the Mawamba Lodge, you can immerse yourself in an exciting jungle retreat that can awaken a primitive sense of awe and inspiration when you step into this exhilarating retreat brimming with mystique and sensual romance.
Mawamba Lodge
Tortuguero is a unique, remote and off the beaten track town on the North Caribbean Coast of the country. Its location may remind you of the Amazon, and its community is an example of how to live surrounded by water, nature and exuberant vegetation. To get here you can travel by road, boat or fly in with one of the two domestic airlines servicing Tortuguero daily. The distance between the Lodge and the village of Tortuguero itself is a 10-15 minutes walk and less than 5 minutes by boat.
The freshwater provides sustenance to a huge variety of plant life, which then sustains a huge ecosystem of herbivores and carnivores. Sea Turtles are a populous species in the beach areas, which is where Tortugeuro gets its name, ”city of turtles”. The best time to visit is between November-April, when the temperature is best, with a whopping total of 12 hours of sunshine each day. Down the waterways, over 30 different species of freshwater fish are known to be found, alongside bigger beasts such as crocodiles, and overhanging spider monkeys.
Limon is the seventh-largest city in Costa Rica. It is a beautiful tropical paradise, with white sandy beaches and decorated with forests of gentle swaying green palm trees and is a beautiful slice of heaven, with much to see and do in the surrounding local town. As is the nature of the culture of Costa Rica, there is often a carnival or some form of celebration to attend. Limon is a bustling port town, rich with culture to explore which compliments Mwamba Lodge perfectly. The lodge is located by the beach, on a strip of land that bridges between river water and the ocean. A stay at the lodge is a stay in the heartland of paradise.
- Shuttle bus service
- Floating restaurant
- Walking and river tours
- Outdoor pool with bar
- Beach-front hotel
- Frog garden
- Free breakfast
- Inspiring and breathtaking location
Built to experience the sounds of the rainforest, the King Jaguar rooms are spacious, private and overlooking the beauty of the Tortuguero canal. They are emblazoned with many characteristics that draw from the jungle theme, with an all-around rustic and earth atmosphere and tone that works perfectly with the hotel at large. Tropical ferns planted in delicate light tone vases align the corners of the rooms, perched on small minimalist coffee tables, surrounded by the gleaming décor of jungle wood floor.
The Congo Bungalows are built from fine woods with views of the tropical gardens, giving guests the ideal environment to be truly immersed in the natural beauty of their surroundings and be at one with nature. They are lavishly designed with a gleaming wooden finish over the furniture, a rustic and jungle-inspired design ethos, and unique furnishings that provide the room its sense of character.
The Jacana Bungalows are perfect for families, larger in size with more room to move and extra beds. Jacana Bungalows offer guests the opportunity to appreciate the spectacular views of the surrounding tropical forest from the comfort of their bungalow. These spacious rooms offer a calming, holistic design with the use of dark wood and gentle, heavenly bedding, well lit with multiple windows looking out into the scenic outdoor environments.
Mamba restaurant is located by the pool and close to the beach offering buffet style meals in a very peaceful and calming setting.
Katonga is a floating restaurant that offers lunches and dinners on board, while quietly cruising along the Tortuguero Canals.
If you’re looking for a quiet, refreshing drink whilst being surrounded by a tropical oasis Mawamba’s Bar Chelonia is the ideal place for you, offering tropical cocktails, soft drinks, spirits as well as smoothies and coffees.
Area tours around Tortuguero provide guests with an opportunity to learn about the ways of life of the inhabitants of Tortuguero, a small community of 1300 people. Tour around the main road, and take a look at some of the souvenirs made by the local artisans, you might find something very interesting.
Or, take a canal boat tour, which can be arranged from the hotel. You will depart from the Mawamba Lodge and out to the Tortuguero National Park station to collect your ticket. Your guide provided will give you an insightful accompaniment to the multitude of fascinating creatures that live around Tortuguero.
Tortuguero wildlife and flora is amazing, with more than 350 bird species identified so far, including 3 out of the 4 species of monkeys of Costa Rica, caimans, crocodiles, toucans, sloth, and much more. Keep your eyes open, and nature will arise right in front of you.
With twisty and labyrinthine waterways, many people in the local area use water travel to get around. As such, there is plenty of opportunity to take to the waterways yourself through kayaking and canoeing.
Tortuguero Adventures provides many of the available tours, including separate kayaking and canoe trips out into the rivers. Both are exciting and adventurous ways to come face-to-face with the local ecosystems and scenery that the rivers provide.
Additionally Tortuguero Adventures also provides an all-in-one package that offers not just tours through the water canals but also a day hike (binoculars provided) through the Cerro Tortuguero or the Jaguar trail, and a night hike or tour through the turtle nesting spots, allowing you to get closer than you’d ever imagine the natural beating heart of the Tortuguero region.
Fishing in Tortuguero is a popular activity, particularly for snook and tarpon. The hotel can organise two hour, half-day, or full-day fishing excursions with the most experienced captains in the area provided to guide you. With a wide ecosystem of fish living in these waters, this is the perfect opportunity to get into the spirit of the wild.
Mawamba Lodge aims to create a design that does not require overuse of land in order not to invade or damage the primary forest ecosystems. Because their owners have always shown great respect and concern for the environment. The lodge sets out three main pillars to achieve sustainability. The first is the way natural resources are used. Sustainability is prioritised by the lodge, promoting its conservation and rational use; the way that most actions comply with applicable environmental legislation.
Economical activities will be viable in the long term and its benefits will be distributed to all involved in an equitable manner.
Social-Cultural authenticity activities, products and services produced by the lodge will be oriented to preserve the country’s cultural diversity.
Mawamba Lodge use the manual of good practices in their daily operations, part of which is done through bio-digester, which allows them to treat the black water of the Lodge and in return obtain methane gas to heat their kitchens. Today, approximately 30% of the gas they use comes from bio-digester.
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