Pacuare Lodge
Hidden in the dense rainforest of the Talamanca region on the banks of the spectacular Pacuare River, the Pacuare Lodge offers an extraordinary nature experience in Costa Rica. As a National Geographic awarded Unique Lodge of the World, the hideaway harmoniously integrates with only 20 exclusive accommodations into the protected wilderness. The constant sound of the water and the exotic backdrop of the tropics create an atmosphere of deep tranquility. Even your arrival by white-water rafting boat or off-road vehicle past the Irazú volcano turns into an impressive prelude to your adventure. Here, sustainable architecture and the spirit of the indigenous Cabécar community merge into a deeply moving overall experience.
Details
Country
Costa Rica
Location
Limón
Price
from €750 per night/person
Best travel time
December - April
Rooms
The total of 20 free-standing suites and villas integrate completely privately into the protected nature reserve. With living areas ranging from about 60 to 90 square meters for the suites and larger dimensions for the villas, the accommodations offer plenty of space for personal development. The furnishing style combines noble parquet floors and custom-made furniture made from sustainable teak and bamboo in the spirit of traditional Cabécar architecture. On your generous wooden terrace, a cozy hammock invites you to linger with a view of the Pacuare River or the dense jungle green. Special highlights of the villas, such as free-standing bathtubs with panoramic views, private outdoor hot tubs, or private wooden walkways with observation platforms, make your retreat perfect.
Culinary
The gastronomy at the Pacuare Lodge celebrates the flavors of Costa Rica based on the sustainable farm-to-table principle. In the main restaurant Nairi Awari, the local kitchen team creates fine fusion cuisine, for which fresh organic ingredients directly from the own farm Las Nubes de Tuis on the slopes of the Turrialba volcano are processed. The offerings range from traditional recipes of the indigenous Cabécar culture to homemade specialties and fresh pastries. The atmospheric setting right on the banks of the Pacuare River provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable meals. Over 80 selected international wines and craft beers brewed in-house from the microbrewery round off your culinary experience in the middle of the jungle.
Activities
The protected nature around the Pacuare Lodge invites you to unforgettable discoveries in the rainforest. Exciting white-water rafting tours on the Pacuare River and zipline excursions through the canopy offer thrills in the middle of the tropics. Experienced guides accompany you on hikes of varying difficulty to hidden waterfalls. Cultural encounters with the indigenous Cabécar community provide insights into centuries-old knowledge, while a visit to the nearby farming village Bajo del Tigre brings you closer to local life. In the Jawa Juü Spa, you will find regenerative relaxation with treatments using natural essences inspired by the traditional healing methods of the Cabécar.
Location
Into the wilderness – only reachable by rafting tour on the Pacuare River, by helicopter flight, or off-road vehicle, the Pacuare Lodge presents itself as a true exception accommodation in the rainforest of Costa Rica. Surrounded by the impressive Talamanca mountain range, roaring waterfalls, and dreamy farming villages, you will become one with nature and discover the surrounding trails and trekking routes of the Cabécar Indians: This is what your stay at the Pacuare Lodge could look like. About 100 kilometers separate you here from the capital San José and the international airport.
