All 17 private, luxurious bungalows overlook the sprawling Golfo Dulce and Pacific Ocean. Every bungalow is eloquently designed with nature and features reed-thatched roofs, gorgeous ocean views, one king or two queen beds, 400-thread organic cotton sheets, private outdoor deck with hammock and rain head shower, ceiling fans, indoor bathroom with two showers, bathrobes, organic toiletries, safe, daily morning coffee delivery, and nightly turn-down service. Lapa Rios masters the art of “unplugging” with no phones, TV, radios, hair dryers, A/C (fresh ocean breezes will keep the bungalow cool), or room service (food in the bungalow can attract animals). For Wi-Fi, there is a small area designated for Internet near the main lodge. It is important to note that the entire property is located along a ridge climbing up through the rainforest and that there are many uphill steps to get from your bungalow to the main lodge where meals are served.
Every aspect of the Lapa Rios experience is a beautiful, unique encounter with nature. You will start your journey with a flight to Puerto Jimenez where you will be greeted with a cool towel and refreshing coconut water. A friendly Lapa Rios staff member will then take you about 45 minutes to the eco-resort. Keep your eyes open for macaws, herons, monkeys and puma along the drive. Your stay at Lapa Rios includes a full meal plan with the freshest ingredients, mixing international dishes and Costa Rican favorites. Dining at Brisa Azul is one of the main highlights of Lapa Rios as the meals are artfully and carefully prepared, the staff friendly and knowledgeable, and the views unrivaled. All the guided tours by Lapa Rios are included with your stay: birding, waterfall hike, medicine tour, starfish beach walk, various rainforest hikes/trails, night walk, sustainability tour, and more. There are also off-property tours (at an additional cost) and include dolphin tour, surf lessons, sea and mangrove kayak, botanical garden, horseback riding, rappelling, canopy zip-line, aerial plane, and guided hike of Corcovado National Park. When you’re not signed-up for a guided tour, hang-out by the pool with the monkeys (literally) or splurge on a massage or private yoga lesson. With so many guided-tours included with your stay and countless wildlife viewing opportunities, we recommend a minimum of three nights at Lapa Rios.