Hotels in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
All the lodges listed below arrange excursions throughout the region, including boat trips on the Sarapiquí, guided hikes in the rainforest, and horseback or mountain-bike rides.
Hacienda La Isla ★ (tel. 2764-2576) is an intimate boutique hotel near the small town of Las Horquetas.
The Posada Andrea Cristina (tel. 2766-6265), just on the outskirts of Puerto Viejo, is run by Alex Martínez, an excellent local guide and pioneering conservationist in the region. You may also consider staying at the jungle tent-camp or isolated Magsasay Lodge at Hacienda Pozo Azul ★ (tel. 877/810-6903 U.S./Canada, or 2438-2616).
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Gavilán Sarapiquí River Lodge
This long-established local lodge is fairly basic but well-run, friendly, and relaxed. Most of the rooms are quite large, although some show their age, especially in the bathrooms, where hot water is provided by electric showerhead units affectionately known in Costa Rica as “suicide…$Around Town
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La Quinta de Sarapiquí Country Inn
This is a cozy, laid-back little lodge on the edge of the Sardinal River. Rooms feature blindingly white tile floors and painted walls, with splashes of color provided by small paintings and brightly colored bedspreads. They’re kept immaculately maintained and have lots of natural…$$Around Town - Hotel
La Selva Biological Station
The name says it all—this is no prissy upscale ecolodge. Built primarily to accommodate biologists, researchers, and student groups, La Selva also accepts everyday tourists but it isn't geared towards them. Don’t expect fine linens, pampering service, or memorable meals. There are…$$Around Town - Hotel
Rara Avis
Owner Amos Bien is a pioneer and moving force in sustainable tourism. This place is quite rustic and rough around the edges, but those looking for a real nature lodge in the middle of some of Costa Rica’s richest rainforests will be greatly rewarded. Aside from the amazing wildlife…$$Around Town - Hotel
Selva Verde Lodge
Begun in 1982 by Giovanna Holbrook and Holbrook Travel, this was one of the first ecotourist lodges in Costa Rica and is still going strong. Set in a patch of thick forest on the banks of the Sarapiquí River, the property includes a large private reserve on the other side of the…$$Around Town - Hotel
Tirimbina Biological Reserve
With a nature reserve of 345 hectares (850 acres) and one of the longest suspension bridges in Costa Rica, Tirimbina offers excellent hiking trails that you can wander alone or with a guide. This center is dedicated to biological research and environmental education, and has been…$Around Town
