Pachira Lodge

Super beautiful compound with a very nice pool, comfortable rooms and a bar terrace directly at the river. We didn't mind that there's no AC as it's not too warm in the rainforest at night. The one big downside was the food. The buffet was sadly very bad and you need to take a boat if you want to go to a restaurant instead.

The Pachira Lodge is nestled in the rain forest on the bank of the river, and from the moment you step off the boat the staff are on hand to ensure that you have a wonderful time. The beautiful plants and trees are home to an array of exotic plants, birds and wildlife clearly visible whilst you relax and enjoy the facilities around the heated pool or wandering around the gardens. The boat trip along the river in the rain was an amazing experience and well worth the early start. I must thank Ray our guide, whose passion and knowledge was truly inspiring. He found so many birds, insects and animals for us to see in their natural habitat which exceeded our expectations. The rooms were clean and comfortable but the real magic was listening to the rain forest awakening all around you in the morning, something I will greatly miss.

This place is amazing! We had a group of 11 people, and everything went really well! The location and buildings, pool and jacuzzi, the food, were great! The ride to Tortuguero woth stops to learn about Costa Rica, the ride on the boat, the visit to the small town, the canals ride; everything was wonderful! Lots of animals, and knowledgeable people made the experience unforgettable.