

Luxurious rainforest accommodations await you at Geckoes Rainforest Lodges, near Playa Cocles in the Puerto Viejo Caribbean area of Costa Rica. Geckoes holiday home rentals feature private plunge pools, barbeques, luxurious accommodations in a magnificent river setting minutes from some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Perfect for honeymoons, romantic escapes, or adventurous getaways. Geckoes Lodge is THE Lodge for birders thanks to the large tracts of tropical rainforest, mangroves, estuaries and beaches that attract approximately 450 bird species.
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The Pacuare Lodge is nestled in the rainforest on the bank of Costa Rica’s spectacular Pacuare River. The Pacuare Lodge’s eco-friendly bungalows are surrounded by beautiful tropical foliage nestled between the river and a private nature reserve. The buildings are made of wood from tree farms and palm thatch collected in the rainforest from Cabecar Indian neighbors. Each bungalow combines sustainable practices such as solar-heated water and low-impact septic systems with comforts such as orthopedic mattresses and spacious bathrooms. Read more: The Pacuare Jungle Lodge in Costa Rica

The premier birding lodge in Costa Rica, Rancho Naturalista has plentiful hummingbirds on the large balcony, 430 species of birds recorded in the local area, and excellent guides available. Famous for delicious food, almost perfect weather, and a warm, relaxed, friendly atmosphere, Rancho Naturalista is a wonderful getaway for birders!

You won't find a more exclusive hotel suite in Costa Rica, or one as unique as this refurbished Boeing 727 airplane perched high in the Costa Rican treetops. Read more: 727 Fuselage Home, Hotel Costa Verde, Costa Rica

Papa Pochote is a magical 5 Acre beachfront property with beautiful Palm Trees and bananas on the white sands of Santa Teresa Beach in front of the best surf breaks in Costa Rica. It consists of four brightly colored and decorated two bedroom bungalows with private bath, AC,WIFI, ceiling fans and private gardens with tropical plants and a hammock. The huge Palm Rancho on stilts with four beds and private bathroom.

This is a cabin located on the side of a mountain with sweeping views of Tuis and the valley below. The cabin is located on a farm with coffee, fruit trees, hummingbirds, waterfalls, jungle and fish ponds. The area is known for white water rafting on the Pacuare and Reventazon. The active Turrialba Volcano is nearby. There are canopy tours, Pre-Colombian ruins, a snake farm, coffee tours, nature reserves, and many more things to do nearby.
The cabin has a living room with a TV, DVD and movies are available, includes a furnished kitchen for cooking, a porch with rocking chairs and hummingbird feeders, there are two double beds and bunk beds. There is wireless internet. A washer and dryer are available. The garage has space for one car.
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