Pacuare Lodge is a simple and sophisticated Ecolodge deep inside the Pacuare Protected Zone on the banks of enchanting river.
It offers adventure and comfort in harmony with its surroundings, with a creative working team committed to create unforgettable experiences which transcend the life of travelers and collaborators.
Visitors to this lodge can enjoy a truly memorable Pacuare Adventure as they soak up the natural beauty and tranquility of this magical jungle hideaway. The Pacuare Lodge was built with a minimum impact on the river and rainforest site where it is located. Lanterns and candles provide light, as there is no electricity at the lodge.
No trees were cut to build the bungalows and main lodge. Lumber was purchased from a sustainable reforestation project operated by small farmers.
The roofs are made from palm leaves installed by Cabecar Indians living in the area using their traditional style.
Over the years, hotel's team has purchased 340 hectares (840 acres) of primary rain forest along the Pacuare River for conservation and in order to offset the atmospheric carbon created by vehicles, which makes tours carbon-neutral. All of the staff at the Pacuare Lodge are from local communities, and the friendly, casual atmosphere has been cited by guests as one of the most pleasant aspects of their stay.
Hotel's team is convinced that Pacuare Lodge will be the best Ecolodge committed with sustainability, and consolidated as a world-wide leader, economically successful and with a happy working team that surpass the traveler´s expectations.
The Pacuare Lodge’s kitchen staff is made up of young people from nearby communities. The Lodge does not have a chef; hotel's team has simply developed the talent of local people and taught them the secrets of great food.
They like to surprise guests with combinations of flavors, local ingredients, innovative recipes and presentations.
It isn’t fancy, but it’s delicious enough to warrant opening a bottle of good wine, which is why hotel's team keeps own cellar well stocked with vintages from around the world.
When assembling the kitchen the main goal was to find local people who love to cook. Though they come from rural backgrounds, their culinary traditions have been built upon and nurtured by their passion for cooking.
The results are reflected by the hundreds of comments in the Pacuare Lodge’s guest book from people who were amazed to find outstanding food in such a remote and wild place. As food enthusiast, the hotel’s team makes a priority for buying fresh and quality ingredients and for innovative things with them, so it is often possible to see the fusion of Costa Rican and exotic dishes.
The menu is constantly evolving to reflect the influence of other countries and cultures, but it will always be based on local culinary roots.
A memorable meal begins with the selection of the best, freshest ingredients. At the Pacuare Lodge, you’ll enjoy delicious, fresh food that is organic and locally grown.
Most of the fruits, vegetables and tubers that are served in the hotel's restaurant are made on Las Nubes de Tuis's, Pacuare Lodge's own organic farm, in the mountains above the Pacuare River.
Organic products for the kitchen of the Pacuare Lodge are grown here with care, enthusiasm and confidence that guests will appreciate the quality.
The hotel's team has also taught local farmers organic farming methods, so that they can supplement farm’s production.
To expand culinary selection, the production of organic goat cheese, which is used in various dishes, as well as the traditional Turrialba cheese, which is served with breakfast and other dishes, has been started.
All this is part of attention to detail and commitment to supporting local communities, protecting the environment and ensuring that every guest has a natural, healthy and enjoyable stay.
To make your stay at the Pacuare Lodge a little more magical, consider booking a romantic dinner by the riverbank.
Hotel's team will set up an elegant, private table for you near the river’s edge, lit by a fire pit and candles and surrounded by nature.
You can savor an exquisite meal under the stars, with a small fire crackling nearby and the soothing sounds of flowing water and tree frog chirps.
The menu might start with leek soup, or a pastry appetizer followed by arib-eye steak with jumbo shrimp, vegetables and potatoes, chicken curry with jasmine rice and vegetables.
Or a sea bass filet with jumbo shrimp and vegetables and a balsamic vinegar sauce over jasmine rice.
For desert, you could have a Bombay chocolate soufflé with ginger ice cream, or something comparably decadent.
And you can accompany your meal with a bottle from the Pacuare Lodge’s wine cellar, which holds an extensive selection of vintages from around the world.
For years, the spectacular beauty of the rainforest surrounding the Pacuare Lodge has captivated hotel's team, and in that spirit of immersion in nature was created latest innovation: El Nido (The Nest).
Just as the birds that abound at Pacuare Lodge make their nests high in the trees, hotel's team built own nest: a platform 20 meters (60 feet) high in a treetop, where guests can enjoy a meal in a uniquely splendid setting.
The culinary adventure begins as you glide down a 130-meter cable to the platform high in the branches of a Ceiba: a tree that was sacred to the ancient Mayans.
There, you’ll find everything you need for an unforgettable dinner – an atmosphere of candles shimmering like fireflies amidst the branches, the delicate sound of a breeze blowing through the surrounding foliage, the soft rumble of the Pacuare River below, and the aroma of jungle blossoms, all at 60 feet (20 meters) above the ground!
The details are yours for the choosing – the menu, the wine – but the setting is incomparable and the experience is guaranteed to remain etched in your memory forever.
At the Pacuare Lodge´s Jawa Juü Spa are used the soothing power of the rainforest, rhythmic massages and spa treatments with local, natural products to create a blissful sensory experience for the body and the mind.
As a division of Aventuras Naturales, Pacuare Lodge offers a wide variety of services that include hotel accommodation, car rentals, white water rafting and some of the finest tours this country has to offer.
Additionally, Pacuare Lodge specializes in customized itineraries that include everything from thrilling canopy adventures to romantic honeymoon escapades, specifically catered to customer’s needs, interests and budget.
Hotel's team prides on quality tours that stand above the majority of adventure tours offered in Costa Rica, on exceeding customer’s expectations, and ensuring that every tour is entertaining, informative and utterly unique.
This is the most challenging of hikes, making it a good option for people who enjoy hiking into remote and wild areas.
On this walk, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the two communities closest to the Pacuare Lodge: Bajo del Tigre, a typical rural Costa Rican village.
The trail offers a wonderful opportunity to discover many secrets of the forest, interact with the ecosystem, and hike the same trails the Cabecars have for centuries.
With the first blush of morning, amid dappled shadows and misty morning light, you leave the warmth of bungalows to pay fitting tribute to the beginning of a new day.
The Pacuare Lodge is an excellent option, thanks to its isolated, natural setting, attentive staff and the opportunity to enjoy various outdoor activities.
The Pacuare Lodge is an ideal spot for an intimate, tropical wedding or honeymoon. The Pacuare Lodge’s exquisite combination of a pristine setting, elegant architecture, outdoor adventures and exemplary service make it the perfect place for nature lovers to celebrate the beginning of their life together.
The Pacuare Lodge’s newest outdoor adventure lets you paddle down a relatively calm stretch of the Pacuare River in an inflatable kayak. You’ll enjoy gorgeous riparian scenery, spot some of the local birdlife, and paddle through class-II rapids.
Guided by a naturalist guide, explore the river region and rain forest, and visit the community of Bajo del Tigre, a small hamlet of farmers dedicated to the harvesting of species, roots, and tubercles, among others.
Take a walk with hotel's naturist guide and visit hydroelectric micro-central turbine, recycling program, and end with a visit to aguar Hall where you learn about this endangered feline.
This tour lets you experience the adventure sport of canyoning, or canyoneering, which combines hiking, climbing and rappelling.
Twenty-minute hike into the Pacuare Lodge’s private reserve will transport you into an unspoiled realm of gorgeous views and magnificent scenery.
Experience the white water magic as you discover the excitement of thrilling rapids coursing through rugged canyons and verdant tropical rainforests on one of the most exotic and scenic rivers in the world.
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