Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1000 acres of Central America’s last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in the wild Osa Peninsula, Lapa Rios is paradise for wildlife, nature and beach lovers.
17 private bungalows line three ridges overlooking the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean.
Built over 107 miters above sea level, this property was designed in harmony with surrounding forest and beaches and was built with locally harvested materials.
Much more than a luxurious lodge, Lapa Rios is a model ecotourism project and National Geographic Unique Lodge that has won worldwide awards for social and environmental excellence, and is a featured sustainable tourism pioneer.
Home to monkeys, macaws, pumas, toucans, tree frogs and thousands of other creatures, a trip to Lapa Rios Lodge will be the trip of a lifetime.
Lapa Rios’ dining tradition has been a passion project for co-founder Karen Lewis since Lapa Rios’ inception. When you dine at open-air Brisa Azul restaurant you’ll be happy Karen has this passion — dining here will be one of the highlights of your stay.
She has always believed that gourmet food is a perfect compliment to the Lapa Rios experience.
As a cook and food lover, she’s keen on using local, indigenous ingredients and has always held the belief that great food is an essential part of an enjoyable, memorable experience.
Expect locally sourced, freshly prepared meals along with breathtaking views of the rainforest and Golfo Dulce at the lodge’s restaurant.
Although the Lapa Rios is situated in a remote location, meals here rival the most luxurious you will find in Costa Rica.
All meals are served a la carte. Hotel's team offers fresh local fruits and vegetables with responsibly caught seafood, organic chicken and grass-fed beef. A full service bar mixes favorite beverages, fresh juices, organic wines and premium spirits.
Enjoy a secluded, private luncheon in the middle of the tropical rainforest with a breathtaking view of a cascading waterfall when you book a private three-course, waterfall Luncheon.
You’ll have your own personal waiter, a special menu and the rainforest all to yourself where you can enjoy the sounds of the forest and a waterfall, a few yards from your table.
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Enjoy rainforest bliss surrounded by the sounds of the surrounding jungle and softly breaking waves in private massage hut. Lapa Rios offers four types of massage: Zen Shiatsu, Ayurvedic, Core Integration, Reiki.
Take a refreshing dip in eco-friendly, salt-based pool where you’ll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
An incredible opportunity to balance the mind, body and spirit overlooking one of the most breathtaking views on property.
Costa Rica is known for its pristine natural beauty, wildlife and amazing adventures.
Providing direct access to all these wonders and more, Lapa Rios Eco Lodge is situated in a 1000-acre private reserve in the Osa Peninsula — one of the most beautiful and wild parts of this country and home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity.
Osa is the only place in Costa Rica where you’ll find four species of monkeys — squirrel, spider, white-face capuccin and howler monkey.
Osa is one of Central America’s best locations for birders.
Nearby Corcovado National Park is home to many of the country’s endangered animals such as pumas, jaguars, scarlet macaws and the great harpy eagle. Water lovers will also be taken aback with this part of the world. Lapa Rios Eco Lodge is home to three beautiful beaches and stunning waterfalls, surf lessons, horse back riding on the beach, and kayaking. Hiking and learning about the rainforest with trained, experienced guides offers an authentic local interpretation of the natural beauty of rainforest reserve. It also means you’re supporting local community by providing employment.
The complete rainforest experience! This tour descends through the reserve’s most remote and pristine forest filled with enormous trees and breathtaking views of the rainforest, The Osa Walk is an unforgettable experience for all hardy hikers.
Spiraling up from the middle of dining area, a grand wooden staircase leads to the canopy rooftop, offering sweeping 360 degree views over the rain forest, Pacific Ocean, Gulfo Dulce gulf, and nearby beaches and farms.
If you prefer to tour the rainforest at high speed, the thrilling Miramar Canopy is the first zip-line canopy tour on this side of the Peninsula.This activity is low-impact, easy to control your velocity and exciting for its participants.
World-famous Corcovado National Park is one of the most biologically rich places on earth. It provides an excellent opportunity to see rare and beautiful wildlife.
Take a boat from Puerto Jiménez to see dolphins, flying fish, sea birds, and maybe a seasonal whale!
Share the cool early morning air with over 319 bird species inhabiting the Osa Peninsula. For keen birders and animal lovers, this guided tour guarantees numerous species of birds, morpho butterflies and other mammals.
Enjoy snorkeling and exploring the Golfo Dulce and its lush coastline. A great opportunity to see any of the three species of dolphins (common, bottled-nosed or spotted), whales and turtles.
Pop by hotel's guide hut to learn about the regional geography and about biodiversity from library of books and trained guides who are happy to answer any questions. Also be sure not to miss the Lapa Rios slideshow presentations held during Happy Hour near the bar.
Lapa Rios Eco Lodge provids equal parts romantic luxury, exhilarating adventure, and rejuvenating seclusion for newlywed couples seeking an unforgettable Costa Rican honeymoon of a lifetime.
You will go to the hills from where you will enjoy gorgeous views of the rainforest and the Golfo Dulce. This tour gives you the opportunity to interact with local farmers and is highly recommended for horse and nature lovers.
Follow local guides through the primary rainforest as they explain traditional medicinal uses of plants and seeds. A fascinating tour for all nature lovers interested in indigenous culture and customs of Costa Rica.
Hike along nearby beaches and secondary forest as your guide points out some of the most lively and active creatures of the rainforest. A great tour for wildlife lovers who also want to explore nearby beaches.
Experience the magic of the rainforest at night! Use your flashlight, and the help of a guide, to uncover unusual nocturnal creatures and their habitats. A great opportunity to see frogs, bats, insects, kinkajous and other wonders of this hidden, nocturnal world.
Contribute to the Lapa Rios reforestation program by transplanting a primary rainforest seedling to an area of secondary growth. Participants will learn about their tree, its role in the ecosystem and receive a certificate to commemorate their efforts.
Experience an incredible sea kayak mangrove tour in the Golfo Dulce area full of marine life! No experience necessary and lots of fun.
Learn about the marine biology of the Golfo Dulce, one of only four tropical fjords in the world, as you tour pristine waters and coconut-shaded beaches. An excellent opportunity to see land crabs starfish and sea cucumbers.
Guaranteed to stand up! A perfect right point break for beginners, with different sections to match your level of ability and incredible 83-degree water. Whether you are 8 or 80, this is truly a dream wave to learn on.
A tour of a local primary school built and sponsored by Lapa Rios Eco lodge. An excellent opportunity to share and learn with the local community. Highly recommended for children.
This highly recommended tour winds around the lodge premises. From renewable building materials to the biogas produced by our pigs, learn why Lapa Rios is an award-winning sustainable property. Not to be missed, a unique experience highly praised by guests.
Enjoy four waterfalls in a truly beautiful deep forest setting. Challenge yourself and enjoy an extraordinary day. Rappelling (also known as abseiling or canyoning) takes you into the heart of the jungle through a wild river canyon at El Remanso, a 15-minute ride from Lapa Rios.
Hike through the virgin rainforest to pristine waterfalls and splash back along the Carbonera River. A fun rainforest experience with adventurous hiking and a chance to swim under the waterfall.
Give your children the family vacation of a lifetime. Lapa Rios provides families with the ideal environment to immerse themselves completely in some of the last remaining lowland tropical rainforests of Central America.
Away from the distractions of phones, television, computers and the Internet, your children will be fully engaged with their surroundings and have myriad opportunities to see wildlife up-close, learn about sustainability and have so much fun they won’t want to go home.
While staying at this eco lodge, your children will have many opportunities.
Swim under a secluded waterfall surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. Every child’s dream come true!
Take a hike on kid-friendly hiking trails throughout 1 000 acres of Lapa Rios' private nature reserve where they may see monkeys, sloths, toucans, macaws, frogs and many other creatures of the rainforest. Specially prepared for junior hikers, Lapa Rios has kid-sized Wellington-style boots and mini walking sticks available just for them!
Participate in the Kids Rainforest Tour, on which nature guides will lead your family through primary and secondary forest and teach your kids the difference between the two.
Get up close and personal with aquatic animals such as dolphins and whale watching tour with fish when you go snorkeling.
Learn all about sustainability practices and meet adorable pigs on the Twigs, Pigs and Garbage: Interpreting Sustainable Practices Tour.
Enjoy high-energy activities such as surfing on a nearby beach (a ten-minute walk from Lapa Rios) or kayaking in the mangroves.
Plant and name your very own baby tree in volunteer rainforest. By spending your next family vacation with us at Lapa Rios, your children will not only learn a great deal in a hands-on, breathtaking environment, but will also have fun doing so.
Additionally, hotel's restaurant offers a kid-friendly menu to suit the needs of even the pickiest eater!
LAPA RIOS ECO LODGE
Playa MatapaloOsa Peninsula Puerto Jimenez PuntarenasCosta Rica