Author: Lost World Adventures

Tortuga Lodge & Gardens is rustic elegance in the Costa Rican jungle. Featured in National Geographic Tours of a Lifetime. Be sure to schedule time in the gardens while you're at Tortuga Lodge, or sign up for the free 6 am walk with a Tortuguero Naturalist Guide. Spacious and spread out, our gardens in Tortuguero are “plantation style,” mimicking the banana plantation big houses that dotted the Caribbean Coast of old, or of plantations in the American South.

Chayote Lodge lays in the outskirts of Costa Rica’s mountainous central valley, located only 50 minutes away from San Jose Airport in Llano Bonito de Naranjo, and 1500 meters above sea level in the cloud forest. Chayote Lodge is a new lodging concept where the unique combination of culture and nature meet to share with its guests’ one of the most valuable treasures of Costa Rica: our authentic lifestyle and culture.

Tucked away at the foot of Mt. Chirripó in Costa Rica’s biodiverse Southern Zone, Kinkara is an experiential luxury retreat perfect for one-of-a-kind activities, personal relaxation and collective group experiences. Whether jungle bathing at the waterfall, savoring exquisite earth-to-plate cuisine or developing your yoga practice, at Kinkara we promise moments of self-discovery, a path to renewed ideas and unmatched quality time with nature.

Casa Turire is a charming hotel located in the green agricultural region of Turrialba, Costa Rica. Hotel Casa Turire is located only a few minutes outside of the rural town of Turrialba just minutes from the majestic Turrialba volcano as well as lush rainforest and pristine rivers found only in this unique area of Costa Rica.

During your stay at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge in Costa Rica, you will be immersed in exuberant vegetation and pristine habitat where you will get to know the most intimate secrets of the region. An extension of 80 hectares contains a wealth of fascinating and unique flora and fauna. More than 140 species, many of them are unique in Costa Rica, makes this place a birdwatcher's dream.

Trogon Lodge is located in the area known as Savegre Valley in the small town of San Gerardo de Dota, province of San Jose, Costa Rica. Trogon Lodge is located at 87 km from San Jose, approximately 2- 2 ½ hours driving time, heading south-east of the capital city on the Pan-American highway. As one drives up, marvelous views appear before your eyes, carrot & potato plantations, the countryside, and on a clear day, scenic views of the Province of Cartago and Valley.