Lapa Rios Ecolodge Osa Peninsula

If you are even vaguely considering booking a stay at Lapa Rios, book it now and never look back! I read the great reviews and saw the beautiful pictures before going, and yet, nothing prepared me for the splendour of Lapa Rios. We’re here now, in July, during the shoulder season, and it is a lush paradise. There is an abundance of wildlife right on the resort that is magnificent. The resort itself has exceeded all of my expectations. We are staying in the large Lapa villa and it is luxurious. The resort is small and feels beyond exclusive. The food is incredible (and they’ve been stellar at accommodating my various dietary restrictions), as is the service. Overall, it is the vacation of a lifetime!

5 glorious nights in this amazing lodge on the osa peninsula Wildlife abounds all around and ALL staff are excellent including the fantastic guides who go above and beyond at all times The lodges superb and what views! Food also very good and presented in wonderful surroundings If in the area dont miss the experience you will not be disappointed

My husband and I visited Lapas Rios Lodge in June for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and it was simply the most amazing place I have ever visited. While it's not an easy resort to get to, it is worth the effort of flying to San Jose and then taking a Cessna to Puerto Jimenez. I was definitely out of my comfort zone! We were greeted by the staff upon exiting the plane and whisked away to their concierge office on site where we were given coconut water fresh from a coconut. After a short break, we hopped in their vehicle and traveled up a gravel road to the resort. The driver was friendly and started to fill us in on all the wonderful things we would see along the way. Upon arrival at the resort, we were greeted again with fresh juice and they shared with us some hikes we could take advantage of that day as we arrived in the late morning. Then they showed us to our room and wow! What a view! We stayed in a bungalow which was more than enough room for us. The view was amazing. We could see the ocean and were deeply embedded in the rainforest while still having more than enough amenities. It was true luxury! Every day we saw spider monkeys, howler monkeys and some days we saw squirrel monkeys. Often right outside our room. They didn't bother us at all. They kept their distance so there was never any concern. We also saw (and heard!) many macaws, toucans, frogs, lizards, iguanas and more. This place was like being in a National Geographic show. The only animal that didn't show up for us was the sloth. But we cannot blame the resort for that. The food and drinks were outstanding and the staff was so incredibly friendly. They took the time to get to know us and shared their favorite activities as well. We also learned about their culture. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff. The resort is eco friendly and this was important to us. Every detail was thought of down to the bamboo straws. The hikes that were included were also amazing. We learned so much about the ecosystem there and made some great new friends along the way as well. The resort staff made us feel very special on our last night there as they set up a private dinner just for the two of us away from other guests to celebrate our anniversary. It was a perfect end to a perfect vacation. We will remember this vacation as one of our best vacations (and we love to travel). We hope to return sometime in the near future as we simply didn't get enough.

My family and I had the most amazing holiday! We stayed at Lapa Rios for 6 days in April. From when we landed in San Jose we were greeted with open arms. We had a quick connection and the attendant pulled us from the long immigrations/Customs line. Our Sansa flight was great! When you land in Puerto Jimenez, Lapa Rios had a concierge person awaiting your arrival. A quick 40 minute drive to the resort which was absolutely beautiful! The most attentive staff we have ever had. Thank you to Junior, Wilbert, Gabriel, and Rolando for going above and beyond. Jeffrey our tour guide to Corcovado national Park was Awesome. I would recommend this property given the amount of wildlife and plants you’re able to see.

A rare mix of understated luxury and a truly authentic tropical forest location. Lapa Rios is in a glorious setting with wonderful well-appointed rooms and a delightful evening breeze. We had one minor maintenace issue and it was dealt with within minutes. Daily sightings of macaws, toucans, monkeys and more from the balcony. Every meal was delicious, there is a good wine selection and table service is excellent. It is an easy stroll to the beach, (we even saw a potoo) and there are gentle self guided trails from the lodge. The guides are super knowledgable and enthusiastic, the night walk and afternoon birding walks are not to be missed. We also took the boat trip to Corcovado which is expensive but worth every dollar; tapir, anteater, caiman and much more, a big thank you to Frank our guide from Lapa Rios. Without exception the staff were kind, courteous, nothing too much trouble and all keen to share their love and knowledge of the Osa Peninsula. We enjoyed an amazing 6 nights here, yet there was still so much more to see and experience we hope to return soon.