Hotel Lapa Rios Lodge (Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica)

National Geographic Unique Lodges Of The World Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining lowland tropical rain-forest in Costa Rica's wild Osa Peninsula, Lapa Rios Lodge is a founding member of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World. This simultaneously rustic and luxurious Lodge is a pioneer in sustainable tourism. Who should come to Lapa Rios Lodge? Wildlife lovers, birders, surfers, families with children over 6, couples and honeymooners seeking soft adventure, relaxation, and a unique rainforest experience. Unique hotel features Open-air design, rainforest-luxury accommodation, abundance of wildlife including monkeys, macaws, pumas and toucans, panoramic decks, in-house tours and gourmet, locally-sourced food. Sustainability at Lapa Rios Lodge Lapa Rios protects over 1000 acres of Central America’s last remaining lowland tropical rainforest and runs a Plant-a-Tree reforestation program. 100% of the electricity consumed at the lodge is clean generated by hydroelectric turbines and solar panels. A small on-site pig farm produces biogas for the sta kitchen and theedible garden produces herbs and greens. Lapa Rios also runs an innovative program, training nature guides to maintain ecotourism in the community as the main source of income.