Costa Rica's Lapa
Rios Ecolodge offers Family Vacation Special
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, January 21, 2004. Surf, swim, kayak
and hike in Costa Rica. Take advantage of the Lapa Rios Family
Package and enjoy the wildlife rich rainforest and sandy beaches
of this unique and secluded ecolodge set in a private nature reserve.
The 4 NIGHT/5-DAY Family Package includes a deluxe ocean view bungalow,
3 extraordinary meals daily, Puerto Jimenez/Lapa Rios round-trip
hotel transfers, visit to the Carbonera School, Family Waterfall
and Early Bird hikes, and surfing lessons or ocean kayaking with
a guide.
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Lapa Rios set in a private nature reserve overlooks the point
where the Golfo Dulce meets the wild Pacific coast. Here pristine
rain forests and sandy beaches offer a variety of wilderness adventures
perfect for families and the 1,000-acre reserve offers a paradise
for anyone fascinated with wildlife. Here, howler and white-faced
monkeys enliven the surrounding forests and scarlet macaws color
the sky.
The ecolodge offers a variety of multi-faceted explorations and
activities that allow for nature viewing at its finest. Guided
tours offer opportunities to hike up and down through virgin rain
forest to pristine waterfalls, splash back along the Carbonera
River, share the cool early morning air with the 319 bird species
that inhabit the reserve, and surf and kayak among a rainbow of
tropical fish. A special tour takes guests to the local school
for a visit with the children for a chance to share and contribute
songs, stories, photos and reading.
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All guided tours in the Lapa Rios Reserve help to support the
ongoing maintenance and pay back the land acquisition of the reserve.
By choosing to hike and learn about the area with a knowledgeable
local guide, guests can give the community continuing economic
support and play a vital role in helping to preserve a rainforest
while enjoying all the area has to offer. Visitors may even contribute
to the sustainable development in the Lapa Rios reforestation program
by transplanting a primary seedling to an area of second growth.
Accommodations at Lapa Rios include fourteen austerely elegant
and spacious bungalows, which open to spectacular ocean views and
offer private patios and gardens. Each room has 2 queen size beds
lined with mosquito nets, an indoor solar and gas heated shower,
a private garden shower, 2 sinks, large closets and a spacious
deck with views of the surrounding rainforest canopy.
A stay at Lapa Rios combines warm Costa Rican hospitality in the
midst of natural wonders. For more information about Lapa Rios
Ecolodge and their offerings or to make reservations call at (506)
735-5130 or visit their website at www.laparios.com .
This is the nearest place to ? Paradise ?. It is the most beautiful and peaceful place in the world. We've had a wonderful time here thanks to the friendly staff and the uparalleled scenery and obviously the magnificent animals. We'll miss this place and look forward to returning. Thank you,
Azuri Familiy , Oregon.
We have had a wonderful time here. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. Our 2 boys loved all the hikes and seeing the beautiful animals. We especially loved the howler monkeys, toucans and macaws. We will never forget the smells, sights an sounds of this wonderful rainforest.
Tom, Shari , Sam and Andi , California .
The best recommendation we've ever gotten was to come visit Lapa Rios and an incredible place where we had a wonderful time. All of us, including Peter (age 11), Liv (age 9), and Nicholas (age 7). Muchas gracias.
Claudia and Michael, Massachusetts.
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