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 river. A series of raised wooden buildings connected by a maze of covered walkways house the main river lodge rooms, which are rather bare-bones. The decor consists of varnished wood floors, screen-and-lathe windows, beds with plain white linens, a fan, and a smallish bathroom. A few bungalows are a bit larger and have air-conditioning, but these are located across the street farther from the main lodge, restaurant, and river. A large, open-air main dining room overlooks the river. In addition to a more typical lodge menu, it also offers buffet dining (aimed primarily at tour groups), as well as pizzas from a wood-burning brick oven. There’s a lovely pool area and several swimming holes along the river, plus a network of trails through the rainforest.
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 river. A series of raised wooden buildings connected by a maze of covered walkways house the main river lodge rooms, which are rather bare-bones. The decor consists of varnished wood floors, screen-and-lathe windows, beds with plain white linens, a fan, and a smallish bathroom. A few bungalows are a bit larger and have air-conditioning, but these are located across the street farther from the main lodge, restaurant, and river. A large, open-air main dining room overlooks the river. In addition to a more typical lodge menu, it also offers buffet dining (aimed primarily at tour groups), as well as pizzas from a wood-burning brick oven. There’s a lovely pool area and several swimming holes along the river, plus a network of trails through the rainforest.
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