| COSTA RICA, GOLFO DULCE LODGE IN THE PIEDRAS BLANCAS NATIONAL PARK
Golfo Dulce Lodge - great birding with comfort. A small, remote lodge (boat access only) surrounded by the clear waters of the Golfo Dulce and the primary rain forest of the Piedras Blancas National Park, an extension of the Corcovado. More than 340 bird species have been identified (including Red-fronted Parrotlet, Mangrove Hummingbird, Turquoise Cotinga, Black-cheeked Ant-tanager and Scarlet Macaw). For details see our bird list. With such an abundance of wildlife, this unique lodge offers a hidden heaven for both bird and nature lovers.
Spacious deluxe accommodation in airy, separate wooden bungalows, all with private bathrooms (solar heated water) and a private porch; ideal for listening to the exotic sounds of the jungle. Standard rooms are also available.
Attractions:
- Guided jungle hikes leading through various eco-systems of the private lodge reserve and into the national park
- Self-guided tour to a safe and easy accessible observation tower at the jungle edge, excellent for birding and nature studies
- Native plant section in the garden with descriptions
- Guided boat tours to the mangroves of the Rio Esquinas
- Snorkeling and kayaking
Since its foundation the lodge has dedicated itself to rainforest and wildlife conservation and has recently been certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board with 3 Green Leaves for Sustainable Tourism. for more information contact the lodge at info@golfodulcelodge.com
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| COSTA RICA, LA CUSINGA LODGE NEAR UVITA AND DOMINICAL
Costa Rica is a great place to see the flora and fauna, and La Cusinga lodge has a great place to see birds. We have 500 plus acres of primary and secondary land, with lots of reforestations and a national park boarding us. La Cusinga Lodge (local word for Fiery-billed Aracari) in Ballena Bay borders the Ballena Marine National Park, is a rainforest coastal ecolodge dedicated to marine and terrestrial conservation and environmental education.
La Cusinga and Finca Tres Hermanas has been involved in the community for more than 30 years. We hire local people from our communities, most of whom have been with us for an average of 12-15 years. We are members of ASOPARQUE, the entity that co-manages the Ballena Marine National Park. We are very active in the conservation of the park, the humpback whales, the rain forest, our beaches, turtles and via educational programs, such as speakers, seminars, volunteer work, also financial investment and as an example of co-existing with nature.
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