Rara Avis

Rara Avis is one of the first, most responsible, biologically rich, and isolated ecolodge operations in Costa Rica. There are several options here, but the Waterfall Lodge is by far the most comfortable and popular. It has rustic but comfortable rooms in a two-story building near the main lodge and dining room and just 200m (656 ft.) from its namesake two-tiered waterfall. Each unit here is a corner room with a wraparound porch. For those who want closer communion with nature, Rara Avis has a two-room cabin set deep in the forest beside a river, about a 10-minute hike from the main lodge, as well as three more rustic two-bedroom cabins with shared bathrooms, located in a small clearing about a 5-minute walk from the lodge. Meals are basic Tico-style dishes with lots of beans and rice.

The grounds of Rara Avis are adjacent to Braulio Carrillo National Park, and together the two areas have many miles of trails for you to explore. Bird-watchers, take note: More than 362 species of birds have been sighted here, and the lodge consistently has excellent guides and naturalists.

When making reservations, be sure to get directions for how to get to Las Horquetas and information on coordinating your ride on the lodge's tractor. Be forewarned, it's a long, slow, bumpy and muddy ride in a small buggy pulled by a tractor up to the lodge. The tractor leaves just once daily for the very bumpy and plodding 3-hour ride to the lodge.

Facilities:
Restaurant

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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