{"id":810,"date":"2014-06-16T00:05:17","date_gmt":"2014-06-16T00:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/costaricaecolodges.local\/?p=810"},"modified":"2014-06-16T00:07:18","modified_gmt":"2014-06-16T00:07:18","slug":"ecolodges-in-costa-rica-on-the-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/?p=810","title":{"rendered":"Ecolodges in Costa Rica on the Water"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Blue River Resort and Hot Springs<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Blue<\/a>Surrounded by jungles, grand waterfalls and majestic blue volcanic rivers, Blue River Resort and Hot Springs\u00a0is about experiencing authentic Costa Rica travel. The land at Blue River Estate is lush with rolling hills that run alongside 600 meters of gorgeous blue river.Guests will\u00a0be overwhelmed by the nature with rain forest plants and flowers, birds and butterflies, and other wildlife that surround the blue-volcanic Penjamo River. It takes about an hour by car from\u00a0Liberia, Costa Rica, and from the gateway of the beach resorts of Guanacaste to reach the Blue River Resort and Hot Springs. While staying at this lodge guests can enjoy\u00a0Hiking Rincon de la Vieja,\u00a0Zip Lining and Tarzan Swing,\u00a0Blue River Adventure and many more. In\u00a0Blue River Resort and Hot Springs there are\u00a0hot springs,\u00a05 outdoor swimming pools,\u00a0a health club, and\u00a0a waterslide. There are\u00a0\u00a020 air-conditioned guestrooms equipped with safes\u00a0and coffee\/tea makers, beds (have\u00a0pillowtop mattresses,\u00a0down comforters, and\u00a0premium bedding), TV, ceiling fan, bathroom with\u00a0showers,\u00a0hair dryers, and\u00a0complimentary toiletries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More info:\u00a0http:\/\/www.costaricajourneys.com\/blue-river-resort-and-hot-springs\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hotel Gavil\u00e1n R\u00edo Sarapiqu\u00ed<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Hotel-Gavil\u00e1n-R\u00edo-Sarapiqu\u00ed\"<\/a>Located in the northern zone of Costa Rica on the river bank of the Sarapiqui River,\u00a0Hotel Gavil\u00e1n R\u00edo Sarapiqu\u00ed is\u00a0an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing splash in the river, a total delight for the senses. While staying at this hotel, you\u00a0will be at ease like in your own home but with green surroundings and exotic vegetation. It’s not only\u00a0a\u00a0refuge of peace, but also an exciting adventure. You will enjoy sleep at night by listening the sound of rains and awake in the morning\u00a0by the howling of monkeys and\u00a0will be cuddled by the songs of birds. About\u00a0450 species of bids might be found in hotel surroundings. This is an ideal place for family groups, spiritual retreats and\/or student groups.\u00a0In this hotel there are\u00a0\u00a020 rooms with private bathroom, fans, and hot water and all\u00a0rooms have a hallway facing the gardens. Hotel Gavilan Rio Sarapiqui\u00a0\u00a0offers trails with\u00a0exotic vegetation, a\u00a0refreshing Jacuzzi\u00a0<\/strong>with natural water coming from a deep well, and also a private dock for the boat tours, which are hotel’s specialty. While staying at this hotel, guests can enjoy a\u00a0wide variety of activities in the beautiful Sarapiqu\u00ed area, like\u00a0rafting,horseback\u00a0riding,\u00a0canopying, bird watching\u00a0with guides, Coffee Tour, Pepper Tour, \u201cPalmito\u201d, Pineapple, Chocolate and also Banana tours.<\/span><\/p>\n

More info:\u00a0http:\/\/www.gavilanlodge.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Maquenque Eco Lodge<\/h3>\n

\"maquenque-ecolodge\"<\/a>Maquenque Eco Lodge is a lush 60 hectare nature reserve, nestled prettily towards the Northern side of Boca Tapanda in San Carlos. Travelers who want simple, comfortable accommodations set within the heart of nature, they will find this place perfect.\u00a0Surrounded by the placid San Carlos River,\u00a0Maquenque Eco Lodge<\/a>\u00a0is also at the forefront of initiating a multitude of sustainable tourism, trying to protect the region\u2019s enviable bio-diversity. This lodge is\u00a0excellent for wildlife observation, birding and adrenaline soaring adventure activities. \u00a0Guests can enjoy\u00a0exciting horseback rides through the rainforest paths or take a boat trip down the River San Carlos. They can also go for thrilling night wildlife watching tour. Maquenque Eco Lodge provide\u00a014 unassuming yet well-furnished and airy bungalows\u00a0made from native wood, which are neatly sprinkled around the periphery of a large pond.\u00a0While staying at the Maquenque Eco-Lodge guests can dine at the on-site cozy looking open-air restaurant from where they can also watch the beautiful view of\u00a0surrounding countryside.<\/span><\/p>\n

More info:\u00a0https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/maquenque-eco-lodge\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pacuare \u00a0Jungle Lodge<\/h3>\n

\"Pacuare<\/a>Nestled along the banks of the beautiful Pachuare River in the scenic Caribbean region,\u00a0Pacuare \u00a0Jungle Lodge is a\u00a0paradise for nature lovers and adventure freaks. To arrive the lodge, the best thrilling way is\u00a0by rafting the Pacuare River \u2013 one of the best white-water rivers in Central America.\u00a0The lodge has initiated several sustainable practices\u00a0such as solar-heating, reforestation and others that are aimed at conserving the region\u2019s natural resources. Pacuare Jungle Lodge offers accommodation facilities\u00a0suit all types of vacationers and every suite has a private suspension that directly leads up to a platform. The lodge offers several activities to pick from such as\u00a0exploring the region\u2019s labyrinth hiking trails to rafting on the popular Pacuare River to going wildlife spotting through the dense primordial rainforest. Guests can also enjoy optional activities including\u00a0Pacuare canopy tour, an adventure river tour, a tropical canyon tour, a day break activity tour and the One World Expedition \u201cPlant a Tree\u201d program.<\/span><\/p>\n

More info:\u00a0https:\/\/costaricaecolodges.com\/the-pacuare-jungle-lodge<\/a>\/<\/p>\n

Rara Avis Rainforest Lodge & Reserve<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Rara-Avis-Rainforest-Lodge-\"<\/a>People who want to\u00a0being in pure nature, deep in the rainforest, with clean and comfortable lodging, they can stay at this lodge. To reach the lodge the only way\u00a0is to ride for three hours on a tractor-pulled cart from Las Horquetas de Sarapiqu\u00ed, a 90min drive from San Jos\u00e9. In 1983, the lodge was developed to show that they can make rain forest economically productive and so save it from destruction.\u00a0In Rara Avis, you will be in a remote pristine jungle – true wilderness – bordering Braulio Carrillo National Park and the Zona Protectora La Selva. You will enjoy\u00a0home-style Costa Rican meals, no electricity plus an adventurous learning experience different from ordinary tourism. In this lodge there are two room riverside cabin and an eight-room lodge, rustic rooms each with a hot water bath tub and balcony.\u00a0For those who want a little more comfort, the Waterfall Lodge\u00a0lies 200 meters from the spectacular double waterfall. Birdwatchers will find the place a paradise as it is home to over\u00a0340 species of birds including\u00a0sunbitterns, umbrella-birds, great green macaws, parrots, and toucans.<\/span><\/p>\n

More info:<\/span>\u00a0http:\/\/www.rara-avis.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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