Jungle – Pure Breaks

Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín is a great Costa Rican ecotourism lodge for adventure travel and nature lovers, located at the foot of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, near the town of Curubande, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The Hacienda borders the popular Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Since 1985, Hacienda Guachipelín has also had been hosting a steady flow of visitors, helping them enjoy the natural beauty of the ranch and the neighboring national park, where you will experience volcanic activity unlike any other volcano in Costa Rica. Natural hot springs, virgin forests, jungle waterfalls, and volcanic mud pots are just some of the many attractions tourists can enjoy during a stay at the Hacienda.

Volcano Lodge Hotel and Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience is located in La Palma de la Fortuna de San Carlos, at the north side of the country. This beautiful area offers a panoramic view to the Arenal Volcano and the rainy tropical forest, characteristic of the area, where you can find great variety of flora and fauna species. The hotel is built in an area of wide natural scenarios. The property is in a safe area where visitors can spend the day exploring all the area has to offer, and at night enjoy a hotel with majestic view of an active volcano.

Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi Lodge is a modern haven located deep within dense Chocó Cloud Forest. Walls of crystal clear windows are framed in steel blending in perfectly with the pristine vegetation and trees, where guests can observe the resident birds and monkeys while enjoying the jacuzzi, or dining on gourmet cuisine. A variety of expert-led excursions with bilingual guides include the use of a “dragonfly” canopy gondola, best enjoyed among the morning mists. Guests can wake up to exotic fruit juices on the breakfast terrace, and relax in the evening with soothing spa treatments while being serenaded by mother nature.
Mashpi Lodge is designed to completely immerse you in the world of the surrounding forest. The Lodge is a luxurious retreat in the middle of beautiful surroundings of delightful fauna and stunning views. The rooms are spread out across three different floors, all of them designed with floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the beauty of the world. While staying, you must also make use of the luxurious SAMAY Wellness Center. It is a space where care is highly personalized and life itself is celebrated and where guests can experience incredible relaxation.

Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mahogany Springs Lodge is set high on the sloping banks of the Munyanga River, overlooking the tropical haven that is Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and the stunning Virunga Volcanoes. The lodge and 12 luxurious suites are spaced apart to allow for privacy, and offer incredible panoramic views over the grounds, river and verdant forest. Situated just a couple of minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point, Mahogany Springs Lodge provides guests with the incredible opportunity to visit the habituated gorillas and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the forests and riverside. The main building features a fully stocked bar, where guests can order fabulous cocktails or a nice glass of wine, which can be taken back to your suite and enjoyed out on your private terrace while you take in the astonishing surroundings and listen to the sounds of nearby wildlife.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is located high on a ridge, on the border of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, which is home to half the worlds population of Mountain Gorilla. All the cottages at the lodge are sat high on the ridge, overlooking the forest and mountains, which are often swathed in an eerie mist, making guests feel as if they are in the clouds. The rooms all come complete with ensuite bathrooms and are comfortable and authentic, with stone fireplaces for guests to huddle round on cooler evenings. Perfectly placed for exploration, guests can spend their days hiking around the area, seeing a Mountain Gorilla Family, immersing themselves in local culture or canoeing along the rivers. After all this action, relax and self-indulge in the spa, reflecting on your time at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, and the lasting memories which you will take home with you.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is located in the dense and biodiverse Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. 10 luxury safari tents offer all creature comforts whilst being environmentally conscious and ecologically respectful. Rooms are surrounded by forest, filled with natural light and decorated in earth tones, with private verandas perfect for relaxing and immersing yourself in nature. Guests can dine in the dining cottage, with outstanding views of the rainforest guests will never leave dinner disappointed – with the food or with the view. The main activity on offer at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge is gorilla tracking, hike to a habituated family of gorillas and spend some time marvelling at their friendliness, beauty and power. After tracking gorillas the rest of the forest is waiting to be explored, and guests can go on a variety of hikes which lead to prime bird watching areas and the surrounding local communities. After a long day exploring guests can wind down with a stress-relieving massage from the spa.

Greystoke Mahale

Greystoke Mahale lies on the white sands of Lake Tanganyika’s shore, facing out over the crystal water. The lodge and six luxury rooms stand against the backdrop of dense forest and sub-tropical greenery that sprawl along the base of the 8000 ft tall Mahale Mountains. The remote camp offers guests a private and exclusive break from civilisation where you can relax and enjoy the diverse landscape that the BaTongwe tribe once called home. Listen for the sounds of chimpanzee conversations, while birdsong carries over the treetops and the gentle lake waters lap at the shore. Guests can enjoy a refreshing beverage from the lounge’s lamplit bar as the sun dips below the horizon, the trails of colourful clouds left in its wake reflected in the lake’s surface.

Aguila de Osa

This is a truly unique rainforest and marine adventure lodge, with a panoramic view of the Drake Bay. Aguila de Osa is nestled within an amazing jungle, and situated on the shoreline of Drake Bay, so you can have an extraordinary mixture of activities right on your doorstep. Enjoy an amazing vacation full of nature, taste delicious tropical food in the Great Room terrace restaurant, or make use of the Bar for every drink you want. Experience a comfortable stay full of adventure tourism, amazing rooms with a view to all the Osa Valley, and even your own private mini bar. Aguila de Osa offers exceptional scenery, and is a truly spectacular ecotourism experience.

Senda Monteverde

Senda Monteverde is a mountain and cloud forest retreat hotel that is located just a few minutes from the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. This unique hotel creates a casual and contemporary lodging experience in harmony with its lush surroundings, and is all about embracing the outdoors and discovering a sense of adventure with a full experience of relaxation. Enjoy cosy mountain bungalows with solar heated hot water, full Wi-Fi access in all the property, and extra coffee in your room. Guests can taste amazing international cuisine with a local spin at El Sapo restaurant and bar. There are a lot of thing to do if you visit this hotel and this picturesque area of Costa Rica; you are going have a unique experience.

Das Cataratas

The only hotel situated within the Iguassu National Park, Hotel das Cataratas enjoys an unrivaled location just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls. Guests enjoy exclusive access to this magnificent sight in the evening and at dawn, when the park is closed to other visitors. A Portuguese-colonial residence, this classic Orient-Express hotel is redolent with the atmosphere of lazy days lounging on a veranda or beneath sub-tropical palms.