Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Osa Peninsula

The remote Osa Peninsula is the spectacular location for this eco-lodge, where lowland tropical rainforest provides the setting for private bungalows designed in perfect harmony with the natural surrounds. This idyllic retreat is home to monkeys, toucans, and a whole host of other animals, as well as being a world-renowned pioneering ecotourism project. 

Deep within the rainforest, locally harvested materials used in just 17 reed-thatched rooms ensure a perfect combination of nature and sustainable luxury. Bungalows feature glass walls and a screen to truly embrace the sounds of the rainforest, from the distant rolling ocean to the hundreds of animals in the surrounds, with an open-air shower and seated perch.

A canopy rooftop offers panoramic views over the whole area, ideal for enjoying sunset or spotting wildlife, before indulging in a gourmet dinner, accompanied by the sounds of the rainforest. The lodge also offers a 'waterfall luncheon', a wonderful option for couples, where guests can enjoy dining privately by a cascading waterfall. The outdoor pool and massage hut with sea views may mean you never want to leave, but on your doorstep the rainforest, rugged beaches and Corcovado national park mean you're never far away from spotting the wealth of wildlife Costa Rica is renowned for.