Boutique Luxury

Pacuare Lodge

Pacuare Lodge is a luxurious nature and adventure lover’s paradise hidden away in the heart of Costa Rica’s most pristine jungle. Best accessed by white water raft, it combines thrilling adventure activities and an abundance of wildlife.

Turrialba and Pacuare, Costa Rica
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Pacuare Lodge
  • Unique jungle lodge best accessed by exhilarating white water raft

  • Incredibly welcoming and friendly staff - the adventure guides often double up as waiters so you build up a real rapport

  • Very atmospheric - at night the lodge is illuminated by hundreds of candles and lanterns

  • Luxurious jungle accommodations with Egyptian cotton sheets, private decks, solar heated showers and some have their own spring-fed plunge pools


Pacuare Lodge is a unique jungle hideaway set deep inside the rainforest on the banks of the Pacuare River, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and exciting stretches of white water anywhere (class 3-4 rapids). It is a luxury eco lodge completely surrounded by nature in its most virgin form, and guests here can truly savour the spirit of the rainforest with its wildlife and exhilarating activities.

The palm-thatched lodge and luxurious bungalows have been constructed from native wood and designed to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. The bungalows feature a canopy king sized bed, hardwood flooring, hammock and terrace, outside shower with solar heated water with beautiful views of the lush vegetation of the forest reserve in which it sits. Go back to nature in your room which has screens to let in the gentle breeze that rustles through the forest as well as the soothing sounds of nature. The two-storey main lodge is situated beneath giant tropical trees and has a pine-hewn deck for al fresco dining and an open-air living room with sitting area and hammocks on the first floor.

Getting here is half the fun - either by white water rafting on the Pacuare River or by road, while activities at the lodge range from immersive jungle hikes to nearby waterfalls, soaring through the canopy on the magical zip-line canopy tour, canyoning, thrilling white water rafting, bird watching and horse riding to visiting some of the local Cabecar Indian communities. At the end of a day exploring one of the most bio diverse rainforests in the world, why not relax with a massage on the veranda of your luxurious jungle retreat.

Sustainable tourism is a key factor here and the lodge has purchased 840 acres of primary rainforest along the Pacuare River for conservation. The environmental impact on the rainforest is minimized through a number of sustainable practices, from the use of spring water and solar-power to its work with local communities. No trees were cut down to build the lodge and the traditional roofs were constructed by local Cabecar Indians from palm leaves collected within the reserve.

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Top tip:

For the best views in the whole resort book out the Puma suite, it's built on a right angle so its pointed terrace has panoramic views of the jungle below. Stunning.

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Rooms

Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Pacuare Lodge's beautiful Garden Suites feature a king-size bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, a spacious bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, and a large outdoor deck with hammock. Each suite was built with special attention to the hillside’s topography so that guests enjoy gorgeous views of the forest from every area – the bedroom, bathroom and deck.

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Linda Vista Villa
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Linda Vista Villa

Each of the 6 Linda Vista Villas feature a king-size bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, living room with leather chairs and additional daybeds, a spacious bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, and a long deck and a private dipping pool fed by spring water. Each villa was built with special attention to the hillside’s topography so that guests enjoy gorgeous views of the river and forest from every area – the bedroom, living room, bathroom, deck and pool.

2 people
Canopy Villa

Canopy Villa

Surrounded by jungle, the Canopy Villa overlooks the lodge and the surrounding river and rainforest. A private bridge leads guests to their own tree-top look-out, and the wide windows let in 180-degree views.

2 people

Location

Turrialba and Pacuare, Costa Rica

In the Turrialba district, 25 minutes from Siquierres. Pacuare Lodge is set deep in the rainforest jungle alongside the Pacuare River in eastern Costa Rica.

12-hour international flight to San Jose Juan Santamaria International. Guests are picked up by minibus in San Jose for the 2-hour 30-minute drive to the ‘Put in’ on Pacuare River. You will then raft the 4 miles to Pacuare, which takes about 1-hour 30-minutes.


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