LAGUNA LAGARTO LODGE ¬¬ , Boca Tapada, Mouth of San Carlos River

LOCATION:

Looking for a true unspoiled and virtually unvisited tropical rainforest, where you can explore the eco-system at your own pace while staying at a cozy jungle hideaway, you found it! La Laguna de Lagarto Rainforest Lodge, located in Northern Costa Rica.
From San José to Alajuela: then climb the side of Poás Volcano, known for its huge crater. Turning right to Varablanca, here you´ll see beautiful coffee fincas and further up strawberries and ornamental plant and cutflower nurseries. As you descend, lies the famous warm low lands of San Carlos, producing sugar cane, yucca, pineapple and most of the citrus fruits grown in Costa Rica.
The road is paved clear to Pital, over 60 miles from San José, after which is a good gravel surfaced road for another 18 miles to Boca Tapada. And from there another 4 miles also on a firm gravel road to the Laguna del Lagarto Lodge.

FACILITIES:

The Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge in Northern Costa Rica offers you 1250 Acres (500 Hectares) of virgin tropical rainforest with an incredible variety of fauna and flora. 350 different species of birds have been counted, amongst them the Great Green Macaw. The Lodge is operated in harmony with nature, under ecological guidelines. A perfect place for passionate bird-watchers and rain forest lovers. More than 10 miles of well marked rainforest trails make birding and exploring nature easy, no matter whether you prefer to explore nature and wildlife on your own or with a naturalist or birding guide.

ACCOMODATIONS:

The rooms are rustic, simple and functional. All of them have a ceiling fan and hot water. Many of them have a shared balcony or terrace with forest view.

LEISURE:

The Great Green Macaw, pride and joy of Laguna del Lagarto Lodge ! This beautiful bird is in danger of extinction. Come visit our Eco Lodge in Costa Rica and help us to protect this magnificent bird. Canoes are available and without charge for the guests for enjoying the lush vegetation on the lakes. Excellent birdwatching and trails to hike in the rainforest of the private reserve. A very interesting boat tour in the San Carlos River is offered from the lodge.

OUR COMMENTS:

If you are looking for a nature lodge off the beaten track, this is your place. Great place for birdwatching and to enjoy the huge trees, flora and fauna of a rainforest. Hot climate, very pleasant and tranquil. Accomodations are simple and functional, no luxury, no TV, no air conditioning. The road to the lodge is very bumpy and sometimes very muddy. A 4WD is recommended all year round. Meals are served family style, typical food using many of their own produced vegetables and fruits.