Lapa Rios, 83.6 overall www.laparios.com
506-735-5130
On a 1,000-acre reserve on the Osa Peninsula, this property lets guests "rough it in luxury." The main attraction is the wildlife—monkeys, macaws—and "they're practically in your room." Guests proclaim the food "wonderful, especially the brownies." The owners arrange a variety of guided hikes, some led by scientists.
$$; 16 suites; pool, water sports, beach.
Lapa Rios
Telephone 011- 506 - 2735-5130 or 011 - 506 - 2735-5281
Fax in Costa Rica 011- 506 - 2735-5179
e-Mail: info@laparios.com
USA "Mail Drop"
Box 025216-SJO 706
Miami, FL 33102-5216
Operated by Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality, a local management company of sustainable hotels, resorts and ecolodges.
"Communicating with our office via e-mail, phone/fax is difficult.
Often hours pass without any phone service to the remote Osa Peninsula.
Please have patience and keep trying."
