La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort Monirul Hoque, August 22, 2014 Surrounded by tropical gardens, La Palapa EcoLodge Resort is located in a virgin Tropical Rainforest with 149 Acres of of land. Situated in the Central Pacific Coast of Portalon in Costa Rica, this ecolodge offers an incredible wildlife variety of fauna and flora. If you are planning for visiting Costa Rica for the first time or it is a return holiday and you are seeking a place totally eco friendly in the rainforest then La Palapa Ecolodge Resort is perfect for you. The property are between the Manuel Antonio National Park and the Playa Dominical surfing beach offers complete peace and tranquility. The surrounding area is home to hundreds of tropical birds so for the bird watchers it is just a paradise. Not only the birds, there you will also find numerous butterflies and an endless variety of flora and fauna, enjoy the fragrance of different flowers from the garden rooms or the pool bungalows. If you want to enjoy the beach activities, you can easily visit the nearby beaches. The grounds of the resort are simply breathtaking. Sustainability: In the region of Portalon La Palapa EcoLodge Resort will strive to be a successful example of sustainable tourism. staff has been working hard to minimize negative impacts on the environment and you will notice in its all operation, activities, facilities there are minimal negative impacts are made to the natural and surrounding environment. This lodge is also supports an environmental educational program of “Grupo los Toucanies” for the Schools of Portalon and Matapalo with the sponsor of a Portuguese company “Papelaria Americana”. This company gives donation for supporting the education of all kids so that it increases the awareness of the preservation of the rainforest, the wildlife and the ecosystem of the Portalon area and Costa Rica. This lodge also motivates its guests to visit the schools and help them with donations for the program. Accommodation: La Palapa EcoLodge Resort offers 2 types of accommodation-Pool Bungalows and Garden Rooms. Pool Bungalows: There are six bungalows that are non-smoking zone featured with very comfortable beds, ceiling fans, private terrace with bamboo table and chairs, private bathrooms with hot showers, cool tiled floors, large furnished living room, kitchen with refrigerator and screened windows that allows gentle breezes enter in the kitchen. With the melodic sounds from the jungle you will enjoy fall asleep. Garden Rooms In the lodge there are 7 garden view rooms that are also non smoking zone and featured with comfortable beds, private bathrooms with hot showers, cool tiled floors, ceiling fans and windows facing gardens. Pura Vida-Bar/Restaurant: With breathtaking views and nature’s sounds you will enjoy delicious meals in the lodge restaurant. In this restaurant you will get international and local specialties which are prepared with the ingredients collected from organic vegetable gardens and local farms. For the breakfast you will have to go to the restaurant from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and you can enjoy a variety of fresh local fruits, coffee, teas, and juice. You can also enjoy a typical Costa Rican breakfast of “Pinto” or choose eggs and toast. This restaurant bakes its own bread, jams, variety of cakes and fresh cheese, so you have a plenty to chose for your breakfast. During lunch you will enjoy a variety of sandwiches, salads and hamburgers. In Dinner time when every guests get together for sharing their day experience, they can also enjoy delicious meals offered by the restaurant. For dinner it offers starter, main dish, salad and a delicious dessert. There are also vegetarian dishes. Activities: In surrounding area you can enjoy different types of adventure activities like sport fishing, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, horseback riding, rafting, hiking, mountain biking etc. Contact La Palapa EcoLodge Resort Portalon – Costa Rica. Tel: +(506) 8525 7487 +(506) 8465-6924 +(506) 2787-5050 email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: http://www.lapalaparesort.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotelLaPalapaEcolodgeResort Costa Rica Eco Lodges