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Manatus Lodge

  • Manatus Lodge, Tortuguero
  • Manatus Lodge, Costa Rica
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  • Bar at Manatus Lodge
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A small, comfortable lodge in Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park.

A small, comfortable lodge in Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park.

Manatus Lodge sits right in the heart of Tortuguero National Park and is only accessible by boat or light aircraft. With only 12 bungalows, the lodge offers an intimate and comfortable stay. Each bungalow features two queen beds, air conditioning, modern amenities, and a private outdoor patio with a shower – perfect for cooling down after a day’s wildlife spotting.

The lodge makes the most of its beautiful location with a swimming pool, bar, and deck area right on the water’s edge where sightings of monkeys, tropical birds, and other wildlife are common. The open-air restaurant serves à la carte dishes showcasing traditional Costa Rican cuisine.

Included in your stay are two boat trips exploring the creeks and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll discover its extraordinary biodiversity. Expect to spot a wealth of wildlife, from dozens of bird species to river turtles, caiman, otters, iguanas, sloths, and three types of monkey – Spider, Howler, and Capuchin. You’ll also visit the nearby Tortuguero village and the Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor Centre.

Other adventures, such as guided night walks, kayaking, or witnessing Green Sea and Hawksbill turtles nesting (July–October), can be booked for an additional cost.

Bartolome, Galápagos

What our clients say

  • Costa Rica as a whole was very impressive in its attitude towards eco-tourism. Actively reforesting areas that have previously been de-forested and setting up new areas of rain forest/park.

    BC, N19 Apr 2011

  • The treks throughout the trip were superb. Excellent guides and the range of wildlife was stunning.

    WRDT, Bakewell Jan 2017

  • Highlight?: The wildlife - watching the turtles lay eggs and a swimming sloth.

    ID, London Aug 2018

  • Highlight: Seeing the wildlife in Costa Rica. There are so many beautiful birds and amazing animals that it's hard not to see them. The guides were exceptional, especially William and…

    JW, Weymouth Jan 2016

  • Highlights?: The drive Ranch Margot round Lake Arenal, staying there, seeing humming birds feeding from flowers a metre from our bungalow veranda, kayaking in the shadow of the amazing volcano.

    JH, London Dec 2016

  • The noises and sounds surrounding us all day and night, created by all the wildlife was fantastic. Never heard anything like it and loved it. The Costa Rican hospitability is…

    St, Swords Jun 2013
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