Buena Vista Lodge Monirul Hoque, August 29, 2014August 29, 2014 Found in the province of Guanacaste, on a large hacienda near the periphery of Rincon de la Vieja National Park, among the lush rain forest of Costa Rica, Buena Vista Rainforest Lodge is a fantastic spot to enjoy relaxing views and fun nature tours. It is a place that offers a full-360 tour of the forest found in the northwestern tip the country. The surrounding rain forest is about 2,000 acres big and home to different species of wild animals especially the monkey species as well as hot springs and well-preserved vegetation. Visiting this paradise is a great way to learn more about nature. Earlier this rainforest started as a cattle-raising hacienda but later it has been modified to instigate ecotourism and since then it is protecting the environment as well as also getting popularity as a tourist spot. Accommodation: In Buena Vista Lodge there are total 86 comfortable and rustic rooms that are made of wood and stone. You can stay at the wood cabins from where you can enjoy the lake view or can choose private cabins and rooms with great access to the swimming pool, restaurants or bar. The swimming pool is filled with natural water from a near by rive. for meals you can visit restaurants in several locations. Activities: This place is not only ideal for enjoying the beautiful sight but also for enjoying many types of adventure activities. You will get opportunity to enjoy hiking through the private forests surrounding the lodge, horse back riding to scenic waterfalls or go for a trip to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. You can also go for a night tour or bird watching tour and to enjoy exploring different types of wild life.If you are seeking excitement, you can also enjoy activities like zip line canopy tour, forest waterslide. The zip-line tour contains 10 different cables, and the waterslide runs 400m through the forest and while enjoying these activities you will also get the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the jungle as well as spot some wild animals. After day activities if you find yourself tired and want to get relaxed and refreshed, you can enjoy outdoor spa in a beautiful natural setting. Guests at the spa generally start in the steam room before rubbing on warm volcanic mud and drying in the sun. This soothing spa treatment will be finished with a long soak in the naturally heated hot springs. There is also a reptile and amphibian museum that features a fascinating collection of snakes. For getting relaxed you can also choose an afternoon of lounging around the cabins. If it is a clear day, you will get opportunity to enjoy the phenomenal views of the Guanacaste landscape from the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano to the Guanacaste plains and Papagayo Gulf. This lodge is committed to practice sustainability and its 2000 acre property, 1400 acres are devoted to native tree reforestation, while the remaining 600 acres are used for the cattle pastures and farming that supplies the lodge with half its meats, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. Contact Buena Vista Lodge Tel.: Central (506) 2690-1414 Fax: (506) 2690-1405email: [email protected] Website: http://www.buenavistalodgecr.com/ Guanacaste Eco Lodges