A Vacation at Lapa
Rios Ecolodge Supports Nature Conservation and Community Development
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, February 28, 2004. Lapa Rios Ecolodge
offers a vacation experience that goes way beyond “Cocktails
by the pool.” The multi-award winning resort, surrounded
by exquisite natural beauty, is renowned globally as a unique
ecological haven. A vacation experience at the lodge offers
visitors the opportunity to be a part of a project, which supports
the cause of nature conservation and community development.
The unique and secluded ecolodge set in a 1,000-acre private
nature reserve overlooks the point where the Golfo Dulce meets
the wild pacific coast. Here, howler and white-faced monkeys
enliven the surrounding forests and scarlet macaws color the
sky. The pristine wildlife rich rain forest, sandy beaches
and a variety of wilderness adventures offers a paradise for
anyone fascinated with wildlife.
Lapa Rios Ecolodge offers a variety of multi-faceted explorations
and activities that allow for nature viewing at its finest.
Guided tours offer opportunities to hike up and down through
virgin rain forest to pristine waterfalls, splash back along
the Carbonera River, share the cool early morning air with
the 319 bird species that inhabit the reserve, and surf and
kayak among a rainbow of tropical fish. A special tour takes
guests to the local school for a visit with the children for
a chance to share and contribute songs, stories, photos and
reading.
All guided tours in the Lapa Rios Reserve help to support
the ongoing maintenance and pay back the land acquisition of
the reserve. By choosing to hike and learn about the area with
a knowledgeable local guide, guests can give the community
continuing economic support and play a vital role in helping
to preserve a rainforest while enjoying all the area has to
offer. Visitors may even contribute to the sustainable development
in the Lapa Rios reforestation program by transplanting a primary
seedling to an area of second growth.
Accommodations at Lapa Rios include sixteen austerely elegant
and spacious bungalows, which open to spectacular ocean views
and offer private patios and gardens. Each room has 2 queen
size beds lined with mosquito nets, an indoor solar and gas
heated shower, a private garden shower, 2 sinks, large closets
and a spacious deck with views of the surrounding rainforest
canopy.
A stay at Lapa Rios combines warm Costa Rican hospitality
in the midst of natural wonders. They offer quality accommodations,
local gourmet delights and an exciting array of adventures.
For more information about Lapa Rios Ecolodge and their offerings
or to make reservations call at (506) 2735-5130 or visit their
website at www.laparios.com.
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