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location
Near Corcovado
National Park, Caņo Island
description
Welcome to the Iguana Lodge...deep in the Costa Rican
rainforest, planted on a magnificent beach, there lives a world
that once was all there was...the surf rolls in...the moon rises...the
fiery billed aracaris sing and the howler monkeys call...and on
the veranda we await you to join in our guest for true adventure
while refining the vanishing but cherished art of relaxation.
Straight out of "Jungle Architectural Digest" (quoting
a recent guest), the private tree-house like bungalows
are steps from the most beautiful beach on the Osa Peninsula. They
are set on pillars and are built with indigenous self-sustaining
hardwoods bamboo, and cana-blanca.
Each of our rustically luxurious two-story bungalows have beautiful
bedrooms, with large orthopedic beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, soft
pillows, good reading lights, and hefty fans. Each bungalow,
of course, has a lovely hot-shower private bath, and some have semi-outdoor
garden showers. Perhaps best of all, is your own huge private,
shaded deck; you can sprawl peacefully in a swaying hammock or read
a good book in a plush lounge chair as you overlook the magnificent
Golfo Dulce and the lovely and fragrant tropical gardens of the
Iguana Lodge.
The main rancho is an awesomely impressive jungle structure.
On the lower veranda breakfast and lunch are served...and
major relaxation occurs. (Inside the lower story is a large
kitchen and library/research area stocked full of interesting
information about the rain forest...we have also been told we have
one of the largest libraries in the Osa.) The upper story
is where we feast every evening...it is a fantastic space, with
an ocean view in a classic tropical setting under the massive palm
thatched roof.
They create delicious gourmet feasts on a nightly basis. The
menu consists of local seafood, meats and poultry along with vegetarian
dishes, fresh salads, local juices and fresh baked pastries...many
with an interesting combination of "Gringo-Tico" ingredients,
not to mention a few African and Indian influences. An evening
menu may consist of ginger-chile grilled mahi-mahi with stuffed
avocados, chipotle grilled steak with grilled bananas and palm hearts,
North-African chicken with black pepper bread and hummus, and GREAT
desserts (a real passion around here). For breakfast we may
serve mango scones, banana crepes, stuffed French toast, a great
Costa Rican "tipico" breakfast, or pineapple pancakes,
along with tons of fresh fruit and Costa Rican coffee.
No matter whether you spend the day repelling down waterfalls, boogie
boarding in the waves, or napping on your hammock, everyone looks
forward to the evening's feast. To take a trip into the Fabulous
Iguana Lodge Kitchen
The Osa Peninsula is one of the most biologically intense places
on our planet. It is the "Last Great Peninsula",
truly untouched by the ravages of civilization. Here you will find
the ancient rainforest with over 350 species of birds, 115 species
of reptiles, 750 species of trees and 10,000 species of insects...along
with the 100,000 acre fantastic Corcovado National Park.
In the midst of this spectacular setting, a secluded and exotic
jungle-beach ecolodge, located on the best beach on the Osa, surrounded
by the Preciosa Platanares Refuge, awaits you.
The veranda beckons you to sit down a moment and simply relax...savor
paradise...listen to the macaws call overhead. But then of
course you may prefer to dive into any number of truly impressive
outdoor adventures... and then come on home. Sit down
with us for a fabulous meal, great conversation, candlelight, maybe
music...salsa dancing perhaps?
activities
Jungle/Eco
Tours
Rainforest/Tropics Educational Program
Bird watching
Scuba and Snorkeling
Sea Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Turtle Hatchery
Whale and Dolphin Watching, as well as Swimming
with Dolphins
Tree
Climbing & Waterfall Repelling
River Tours and Crocodile Expeditions
Gold Panning
Sail Boat Tours
Sport fishing
Surfing
Horse Back Riding
Orchid Tour
Massage and Acupuncture
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