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| PLAYA
NICUESA RAINFOREST LODGE ¬¬¬
, Golfo Dulce - South Pacific |
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3
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3
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The open-air
main house rises up to the level of the surrounding jungle canopy, allowing
you to enjoy the beauty of the rainforest even as you relax or dine. The main
house has a terrace bar that overlooks the jungle and the sea, and provides
the perfect respite after a long day of challenging activities. At night, enjoy
stargazing from the dining terrace.
Three exceptional
meals are prepared each day by our chefs (see a sample menu). Emphasis is on
local cuisine and fresh fish, tropical fruits and vegetables. The 165 acre preserve
abounds with tropical fruit trees bearing mangos, pineapple, starfruit, oranges,
lemons, papayas, water apples, bananas, and of course, coconuts. The fresh squeezed
juices and salsas are limitless!
Playa
Nicuesa’s location is amazingly unique: Pristine, Private, Beautiful!
It is a perfect example of why Costa Rica is world renowned for adventure and
ecotourism travel. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is a 165-acre private preserve
located within the Golfo Dulce/Osa Peninsula region which has been called one
of the most biologically diverse places on the earth. This area contains Central
America’s largest remaining Pacific Coast rainforest.
This owner-operated preserve is nestled within the awesome blue-green waters
of the Golfo Dulce/Pacific Coast, the lush rainforest of the 14,000 hectare
Piedras Blancas National Park, and unspoiled remote beaches on the Golfo Dulce
and Osa Peninsula. These types of neighbors ensure privacy and nature at its
best and most pristine.
The
small size of Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge allows for a more intimate experience
with nature. The cabins, guestrooms and the main house are uniquely designed
to create a seamless and enjoyable transition between the indoors and outdoors.
The
lodge’s five private cabins (three 1-bedroom and two 2-bedroom) and the
Mango Guesthouse with four rooms offer privacy and comfort in a natural setting.
All cabins and rooms have canopied beds, ceiling fans, private terraces, and
private baths with hot water and open-air garden shower.
The full length louvre doors that wrap around your room and private verandas
afford panoramic views of your natural surroundings. Electricity is provided
by solar energy. However, candles are still used throughout the lodge to maintain
the natural experience. Candlelit pathways and dinners are reminders of our
efforts and commitment towards conservation, and sensitivity to the natural
environment.
Playa
Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is an environmentally sensitive lodge set on a 165-acre
private preserve in the undeveloped Pacific Coast Osa Peninsula/Golfo Dulce
region of Southern Costa Rica. The lodge embraces conservation and harmony with
the natural environment and caters to travelers interested in ecotourism, nature,
adventure and sports. Playa Nicuesa is located within the lush rainforest on
the Piedras Blancas National Park, and fronts the pristine coastline of the
Golfo Dulce.
Our
goal is to provide guests with an experience that they will always remember
fondly: Excellence, friendly service, hi-end accommodations, educational opportunities
and unique, well run adventure activities, and to provide this experience while
operating the lodge in the most environmentally friendly manner possible.
The Front Door
leads to the Golfo Dulce’s 80 degree blue green waters. Kayak the Golfo
Dulce (sweet gulf) right off our beach front. Jump in! The water is calm and
perfect for swimming. Spend a relaxing hour or a challenging day kayaking and
exploring along the coastline and through nearby mangroves. Stop and snorkel
along the way! In-shore and off-shore fishing guarantee a fresh fish dinner.
And, from the Golfo Dulce we can also access several rivers and the Pacific
Ocean leading to a variety of marine environments that make this area so unique.
Kayaking
The Golfo
Dulce is a special place to kayak. Travel along the blue/green waters with the
dramatic rainforest canopy in the background. Keep your eyes open for dolphins
and other marine life swimming by. There are also several nearby rivers where
kayaking offers a great chance to paddle into the jungle and see a variety of
sea and jungle birds that live in the area. This is a safe paddling area that
is ideal for beginners to spend a relaxing hour paddling, or for the experienced
and adventurous to spend a challenging day exploring the coastline and nearby
mangroves. Ocean kayaks are available for all guests to use in the vicinity
of the lodge at no charge. We also offer guided kayaking adventures to other
parts of the gulf.
River
Tours
Spend the day exploring a pristine river. Our guide will describe the interesting
bird and marine life and vegetation of the Rio Esquinas, as we wind through
the river that flows between the Golfo Dulce and inland jungles.
Golfo
Dulce Dolphin Tour and Coastal Adventure
This is a wonderful tour of the Golfo Dulce, a spectacular, protected gulf off
the Pacific Ocean. You have a great chance to see at least one of the three
types of Dolphins most common in the Golfo Dulce (spinner, spotted and bottlenose).
You will spend several hours touring the blue, green waters of the Gulf looking
for dolphins, sea turtles and marine birds with one of the Nicuesa's guides
and boat captains. You will also stop for a snorkel at one of the area's reefs
and/or a secluded beach to swim and enjoy fresh coconut and other snacks. Guest
will learn about the natural and cultural history of the Gulf, one of the deepest
in the world, and one of the few tropical fiords that exist. (This tour is approximately
4 hours)
Fishing
The Golfo Dulce offers tremendous fishing opportunities both in-shore and big
game sport fishing.
Inshore
Fishing
Jump on our boat and a few minutes later you can be catching a variety of in-shore
fish including red snapper, grouper and countless other fish. We will have a
full supply of equipment for fishing in the Gulfo Dulce, and local guides that
know the best spots. Or, just fish right off the pier.
Big
Game Sport Fishing
A 30 minute boat ride leads to the best sportfishing that the Pacific Ocean
can offer anywhere. The Golfo Dulce area has numerous sportfishing operations
that have based themselves here for the great fishing. We have arrangements
for trips with the areas best captains that have modern boats equipped with
specialized tackle that will help you catch Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, and Dorado
(Mahi Mahi). Charters complete with a professional captain and first class boats
range from $550 to $850 for a full day, depending on boat and number of people.
You catch them and we will cook them up for your dinner!
Snorkeling
Snorkel right off our beach to see many beautiful tropical fish, or in minutes
we can whisk you to a beautiful rocky cove or one of the reefs of the Gulfo
Dulce for a fun snorkeling trip. The lodge will have a full supply of snorkels
and fins for guests to use within the vicinity of the lodge at no charge.
Windsurfing
and Sailing
The Golfo Dulce has deep water and few obstacles, making it an excellent place
for a day sail. The lodge has several windsurfers. Lessons are available, upon
request. We also have a Hobie Cat for use by guests with experience. We offer
opportunities to go sailing with our staff for those who want to just relax
and enjoy a nice trip.
Hiking
and Wildlife Viewing
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge Private Trails. On our 165-acre preserve there
are numerous trails that wind through the rainforest canopy, fruit trees, and
coastal lagoon areas. These trails are perfect for all levels of guided and
self-guided hikes. Our trails offer a casual walk/hike as well as challenging
climbs. We have selectively sited view terraces to observe wildlife or just
relax and enjoy the solitude of nature.
National Park Trails.
Our property abuts the Piedras Blancas National Park. Several private trails
on the preserve connect with trails in the national park. Since access to the
park is through private properties accessible by boat only, you can be guaranteed
little to no encounters with other people… making your experience truly
one-with-nature.
Waterfall
Hike
This is a
2 hour hike (one way) that leads from the lodge to a beautiful waterfall where
you can swim in a natural swimming hole tucked away in the jungle. This is a
mostly flat trail that offers interesting and serious hiking but avoids steep
elevation changes.
Piscina
Grande Trail
This is a 3 hour hike (one way) that leads from the lodge, climbs high into
the rainforest canopy of primary forest before dropping into a beautiful valley.
The trail ends at a large waterfall and swimming hole. This is a trip for the
adventurous and fit, as we will walk up steep terrain to reach our destination.
Among the wildlife frequently
seen are White Faced monkeys, Howler monkeys, over 250 types of birds including
toucans, trogons and parrots, numerous butterflies including the majestic blue
morpho, and tropical mammals such as pizotes and tyras; reptiles such as Iguanas,
lizards and amphibians such as the wonderous red- eyed tree frog. » View
Wildlife List. » View Bird Species list.
Santuario
Silvestre Wildlife Sanctuary
Only reachable by boat, is located a beautiful 15 minute boat ride along the
coast of the Golfo Dulce from Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. The Sanctuary
mission is to be a rescue center for the wildlife in the southern zone of Costa
Rica.Santuario Silvestre is a unique animal refuge that offers an incredible
opportunity for guests to learn from area and visiting experts about the rescue,
release and rehabilitation of local wildlife, as well as poaching and other
issues related to maintaining a healthy animal population. View up close and
photograph in a natural but controlled setting a variety of wildlife including
all four species of monkeys found in Costa Rica, anteaters, sloths, scarlet
macaws, parrots, toucans and other beautiful birds that live in and rely on
the jungle as their home. Overall, a fun and interesting educational opportunity!
The tour when combined with a beautiful boat ride is a unique 3 hour excursion
from Playa Nicuesa.
Horseback
Riding
Enjoy a day
in the rainforest by horseback. Half-day and full-day guided trips can be arranged
to a variety of locations including many hidden waterfalls in the area.
Mountain
Biking
Motorboat
to one of the small nearby towns in search of roads (remember, no roads go to
the lodge!). This is a great way to experience the local life and then to head
out on one of the many quiet dirt roads in the area. We can arrange short trips
that will allow you to bike to beautiful beaches, or just cruise around and
see open space and farming communities. Hard-core bikers can choose rugged trips
that will have you crossing through rivers and streams and climbing steep hills,
all the while looking at beautiful jungle scenery.
Tropical
Botanic Garden Tours
Short boat
or kayak ride will land you at Casa Orquidias, a botanical garden where you
will learn about the many indigenous tropical fruits and plants while touring
the grounds of a beautiful private reserve.
Relaxing
All does
not have to be about activity. Please feel free to grab a beach chair or hammock
and enjoy the tropics from one of our many peaceful spots!
The
Back Door of our 165-acre preserve is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine
tropical rainforest, full of fruit trees and tropical flowering plants. Explore
the jungle by hiking our labyrinth of trails that wind through the rainforest
canopy, up the mountainside, and connect through the National Park. Listen to
the howler monkeys, watch and hear the calls of any one of the 250 species of
birds, and end up at a waterfall. OR, just relax in a hammock under the almond
tree by the sea and take in the ocean and mountain views while listening to
the rhythmic waves.
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