Accommodations
Costa Rica Ultimate Wildlife Eco-Tour
Special Departures with Sirena - the Heart of Corcovado
Type: Rainforest Lodges and Boutique Hotels
Our Ultimate Wildlife itinerary specializes in small, one-of-a-kind rainforest and jungle lodges, many of which have been featured on the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and in top travel magazines such as Travel & Leisure and Conde Naste Traveler. Great care has gone into our selection of lodging partners, with particular emphasis on lodges that offer outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities. These breathtaking lodges offer all the comforts of home, including hot & cold water, flush toilets, tastefully decorated beds (often orthopedic with Guatamalan fabrics), and delicious home cooked meals, sometimes extravagant, always healthy, and catering to special dietary needs.
Aviarios del Caribe
 Aviarios del Caribe Adopt-a-sloth at this world-famous Sloth Wildlife Refuge, featured on Animal Planet, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures and the Discovery Channel. A privately owned wildlife sancturay, Aviarios protects over 120 acres of the Estrella River delta. This extremely bio-diverse habitat is home to nearly 300 species of birds and a wide variety of mammals including a troop of howler monkeys that live in the rainforest surrounding the lodge. Because of an unusually large population of sloths, Aviarios is at the forefront of scientific research dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitiation of sloths. They are the only researchers who have been successfully able to document this mysterious animal's mating habits.
La Quinta Country Inn
 La Quinta Country Inn This gorgeous riverside rainforest lodge is one of very few certified by the Costa Rican National Accreditation Commission for Sustainable Tourism. Set on 9 acres, the lodge features delightful private cabins, a pool, extensive naturalist library, authentic Costa Rican restaurant, frog and butterfly gardens, ponds and extensive trails. Meals are typical Costa Rican with a festive BBQ flair. La Quinta is conveniently located near the Sarapiqui and Puerto Viejo Rivers and La Selva Biological Preserve.
Villa Decary
 Villa Decary Universally raved about in every guidebook, Villa Decary is set in a remote location in the hills overlooking lake Arenal, with Arenal volcano at one end of the lake, and Monteverde Cloudforest at another.
Villa Decary's spacious rooms have their own entry, private tiled bath, as well as their own balcony with scenic views overlooking the lake, rain forest and mountains. The rooms, accented by colorful fabrics from Guatemala and pottery lamps made by the Chorotega Indians, all reflect the workmanship of local Costa Rican artisans who have crafted the fine wood doors and furnishings.
Trapp Lodge - Monteverde Cloud Forest
 Trapp Lodge The closest lodge to the Monteverde Reserve, Trapp is built in a classic mountain lodge style, with rich hardwoods and magnificent cloudforest views. Inside, you'll feel like you're in the Swiss Alps, as its mountain decor and spacious suites showcase one of the newest lodges in Monteverde. Owned and operated by Costa Ricans, you can't get any closer to the cloudforest reserve than this acclaimed lodge. Recent Wild Planet trips were delighted by a nesting pair of Resplendent Quetzals only 50 meters from our panoramic windows!
Hotel Montana - Monteverde Cloud Forest
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Located on a ridge with spectacular views of the Gulf of Nicoya, this recently remodeled mountain lodge features spacious, comfortable rooms, many with jacuzzi tubs. Behind the lodge is a pond that attracts bellbirds and many of Monteverde's most famous animals and birds -- a wildlife lover's delight!
Villa Nicolas - Manuel Antonio/Quepos
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Ideally situated in a quiet, secluded area of Manuel Antonio, Villa Nicolas's comfortable rooms are surrounded by tropical gardens and visited by pleasant ocean breezes. A pool, outdoor bar and restaurant give this a relaxed ocean villa vibe.
Byblos - A Boutique Adventure Resort
 Byblos - Boutique Adventure Resort  Byblos - Bungalows Surrounded by the rain forest, at the top of the hill of Manuel Antonio, Byblos is a unique jungle resort that offers truly amazing opportunities for adventure travelers and relaxation seekers alike. Byblos offers not only the opportunity of being in the jungle, but also beautiful views and easy access to some of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. Ample grounds allow you to experience Costa Rica's exotic wildlife without ever having to leave the property!
Estero Azul - Sierpe, Osa Peninsula
 Estero Azul Bordered by a gently flowing estuary, this simple riverside lodge gives us access by boat for our wet landing at Sirena. Four Cara Blanca monkeys and one Titi monkey promise to entertain you as well as talking parrots and scores of large slow sauntering iguanas that roam the grass. Award winning chef and co-owner Patricia Van Kirk and her professional Costa Rican staff guarantee you an unforgettable experience in upscale Central American Cuisine. Owners Gary and Patricia live on the premises and assure you of high standards and personal service. Guest rooms feature ceiling fans, hardwood floors and private tiled baths with hot water.
 Estero Azul Room
Villas Corcovado - Golfito Bay, Osa Peninsula
The newest high-end, luxury lodge on the Osa Peninsula. This honeymoon resort with its 8 villas, rise high above the calm emerald waters of the Golfo Dulce and are scattered along winding paths to the pool and main lodges. The villas are built with local woods; provide the perfect atmosphere for your private, exclusive retreat in the jungle. Enjoy a shower in your garden bathroom surrounded by tropical plants of the rainforest. Each villa is equipped with ceiling fan, garden shower, hammock, private garden, hot water and tiled luxury bathrooms.
 Villa Cocovado - Room  Villa Corcovado Golfito Bay
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Posada Canal Grande Posada Canal Grande This charming country inn is a mere 20 minutes from the international airport and 45 minutes from San Jose. It is perfect if you are arriving early or staying a day late and need a clean, quiet hotel in a safe area close to the airport (we make the arrangements for you at our special rate.) Posada Canal is an especially unique boutique hotel with some distinct advantages to other airport hotels. The owners are an incredibly friendly and helpful Italian couple with a flair for old-world asthetics an decor. On a practical level, Posada Canal is a quiet oasis by the airport, nestled on a beautiful coffee and mango plantation. These qualities give it a distinct advantage over many of the hotels around the airport which are either right on the street and quite noisy, are commercial chain hotels with little character or charm, or are in areas that are not as safe or convenient.
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