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Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge
Cabo Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica · Independent · High Luxury
Originally a degraded cattle farm, the property was purchased in 1987 by Phil Spier and dedicated to a massive reforestation effort that restored the land to a thriving secondary-growth rainforest. The lodge officially opened its doors as a hotel in 1990 and remains owner-operated, serving as a critical biological corridor at the tip of the Osa Peninsula. The property counts 18 guest rooms.
- 18 rooms
- Opened 1990
- Rooms from 650 sq ft (60 m²)
About Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge
- The lodge's 750-acre reserve includes a suspension-bridge trail network through the rainforest canopy.
- Every bungalow has an outdoor garden shower open to the forest.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 650 sq ft (60 m²).
History
Originally a degraded cattle farm, the property was purchased in 1987 by Phil Spier and dedicated to a massive reforestation effort that restored the land to a thriving secondary-growth rainforest. The lodge officially opened its doors as a hotel in 1990 and remains owner-operated, serving as a critical biological corridor at the tip of the Osa Peninsula. Today, it encompasses over 750 acres of protected forest, protecting some of the most biologically intense terrain on Earth.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant (solar-powered) — Restaurant · Breakfast: fresh local fruit, typical Costa Rican or North A
- El Palenque — Restaurant
Experiences
- Zipline and tree platform — Ziplining into the tree platform on the property.
- Hiking and forest trails — Trails lead through the forest to deserted beaches on both the Golfo Dulce and Pacific Ocean, with natural pools and waterfalls.
- Waterfall rappelling — Waterfall rappelling nearby.
- Tree climbing — Tree climbing offered.
- Surfing — Surfing available nearby.
- Kayaking — Kayaking available nearby.
Amenities
- Cliff-top bungalows with ocean views
- Private 750-acre hiking trail network with suspension bridges
- Open-air restaurant and bar serving locally sourced meals
- Freshwater swimming pool with tropical garden surroundings
- Outdoor garden showers in every bungalow
- On-site guided birdwatching and rainforest tours
- Spa
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