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Cahuita area

Seasons
The local temperature is remains stable year around. The climate has often been called a "micro-climate", implying that the variable factors affecting this region are independent from the rest of the neighboring areas. This region shares very little in common with the rest of the country's weather cycles and prognostication, as the rainy season is often blessed with several weeks of dry, hot and sunny days, while weeks of unstoppable tropical rains can be experienced during the summer season.

The best, driest and most stable months of the year are September/October and February through April.

We recommend half chaps over ankle high riding boots or "paddock" boots.
+ Binoculars for sighting wildlife
+ Rain Gear
+ Cool clothing that wicks moisture away from your skin and dries quickly
+ Sturdy tennis or hiking shoes for rainforest adventures
+ Sturdy sandals, long pants for jungle walking.
+ Digital Camera for capturing magical moments.
+ Small Backpack
+ Sun Screen
+ Natural filtration water bottle
+ Sun Hat
+ Beach Towel
+ Sunglasses
+ Warmer clothing for the evenings.
+ Casual and light clothing for the day
+ Swimsuit
+ Bug off (if you are sensitive to bugs)


Make sure you have some US$ cash with you in small bills (not 100s or 50s). It will be useful on your way in and on your way out to pay taxis and buses.
There is no need to exchange currency at the airport, you can easily exchange dollars or Travelers Checks at the nearby village of Puerto Viejo, 4 miles from the lodge.

Accommodations
This is a centre-based ride, so all nights are spent in the same location. 
 
Rooms at the Guest House- Sleeps one or two people
The Guest House is situated a short walk from the restaurant and reception area. It consists of 5 adjoining private rooms with two shared bathrooms, one for men and another for women. Choose from rooms with either two Single beds or one Double bed. This Guest House is a great option for solo travelers or groups of friends looking for cozy and inexpensive accommodations.

Features:
•Private Room with two Single beds or a Double bed
•Rainforest views, a terrace and lounge area with hammocks
•Linen and towels provided
•Room safe
•Fan (additional fans available upon request)
•Laundry service at additional cost

Casitas- Sleeps two to four people
Ten wooden cottages built with wood reclaimed from the area within walking distance from the main reception and restaurant area. All have spacious verandas overlooking the Rainforest or the Caribbean Sea. Some have an additional bedroom in a lofted area above the main floor. The Casitas can accommodate two to four people. Beds are either King size, Double or Single size.

Classic Casitas
These Casitas are each in their own secluded area in the forest and have an additional lofted sleeping area. There are two Single beds on the main level and a Double bed in the loft, a private bathroom and a terrace with a hammock and is set in a little tropical garden planted with local flora.

Preferred Casita
These Casitas have windows that open to prime views of the Rainforest or the Caribbean Sea. Each of them is in it’s own secluded area in the forest and has a King bed, a private bathroom, a quiet terrace with a hammock and is set in a little tropical garden with local flora. These Casitas are ideal for couples.

Features
•Views of Caribbean Sea and Rainforest
•Enclosed in its own secluded area within the resort
•Private Bathroom

•Attached Terrace with Hammocks (additional hammocks available upon request)
•Linen and towels provided
•Room safe
•Ceiling fan (additional fans available upon request)
•Laundry service at additional cost

Accommodations General
-WIFI is available in the restaurant and lounge
-There are safes in each room
-There is no A/C (otherwise your body wouldn't acclimatize!) but screened windows allows for the year round sea breeze to circulate and cool

Meals
Sitting in the mountain overlooking the Rainforest and Caribbean Sea below, our open-air restaurant provides a dramatic and unique dining experience. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with selections ranging from Caribbean fusion, to Mediterranean to Asian to Central American. Most of our cuisine is vegetarian and chicken and fish delicacies are available whenever you choose. Seafood is drawn daily from sea, fruit is purchased from local farmers or picked on site. Organic products are the first choice ingredients.

There’s a fun vibe in the kitchen where music, banter and laughter are part of the cooking process. You can taste the love in the food. Our staff create extraordinary culinary experiences for guests where in-season, local ingredients make every meal feel like a private tasting event.

Our restaurant includes a specialty bar which serves unique coffee, tea, wine, beer and fresh cold-pressed juices. The breads are baked daily, chocolate comes from nearby organic cacao plantations and the staff will happily accommodate requests made in advance for raw, vegan, gluten free, dairy free or soy free dishes. Don’t forget to leave a little room because every evening ends with an indulgent dessert

Yoga Rooms
Since 1997, our resort has been a pioneer of sustainable tourism as well as one of the first hotels in Costa Rica to host Yoga Teacher Training and Retreats. The founders were yoga and meditation teachers, students of Osho, looking to share the gifts of these practices. Today we are privileged and honored to continue this tradition by hosting world class yoga teacher training and retreats and also offering daily classes to hotel guests.

Yoga classes are held every day at at 6.30am or at 5:00pm. Our resident Yogini, Stephanie McKenzie, hosts the sessions and customizes them to your needs. Come as you are, no prior experience is necessary.

In addition, Guest Artists provide classes and retreats throughout the year and you are welcome to enroll in any of the programs. These offerings can include seva (community service), stand up paddleboard yoga, acro yoga, martial arts, movement therapy, tai chi, chi gong, bodywork, energy work and more.

The practice spaces are specifically oriented and designed to facilitate transformation, breakthroughs, celebrations and moments of bliss. The two buildings, screened hexagonals with large verandas, are surrounded by thriving jungle and gardens. The larger space, Meditation hall, is 1,292 square feet while the smaller is named Yoga studio and is 969 square feet. Both have rich wood flooring and are equipped with yoga props as well as a sound system.

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Spa 
We offer relief and rejuvenation with treatments rooted in nature by capturing the healing powers of plants and preserving village remedies. Choosing all-natural super food ingredients from the Caribbean, we use flowers, leaves, bark, roots, seeds and fruits of indigenous, naturally cultivated plants. The products are then artfully combined to provide a wide range of authentic beauty and wellness rituals.

Our menu is served by highly sought after international Guest Therapists and gifted local practitioners. These experts combine local plants and fruits to provide nutrient-rich living food for your skin. Cucumbers are sliced to create hydrating eye masks, local salt crystals are blended with virgin coconut oil for body scrubs, local cacao is grated, Aloe Vera is squeezed, juices are pressed and raw chocolate warmed for deeply nourishing body masks.

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Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Relaxation, Aromatherapy, Abhyangam Massage , Ayurveda- Yoga Massage , Holistic Massage , Thai Massage

Passports

Passport valid for at least 30 days after arrival or for the length of stay, whichever is greater.

Passport Note

(a) Nationals listed above must obtain an exit visa from the Immigration Department in San José at least three weeks before leaving Costa Rica. Those who stay for less than 30 days are exempt if in possession of a disembarkation card.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:

(a) 1. nationals of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA for stays over 90 days;

(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Bulgaria and Ireland for stays over 30 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

The immigration authorities are strict about detaining foreigners who are undocumented or tourists who have overstayed.