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Mawamba Lodge

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This rustic lodge is set on a narrow strip of land between the wildlife rich canals of Tortuguero National Park and the Caribbean Sea, accessible only by boat.

Mawamba Lodge’s wooden cabins are simply but attractively furnished and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. There is a large pool and hammock lounge as well as a floating restaurant.

Excursions include a guided visit of the lodge’s two butterfly farms and frog garden, as well as a boat tour of the park’s waterways. Other activities, such as night hikes, canoeing, kayaking and watching sea turtles nest (July – September) can be booked locally.

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Costa Rica is a stunning country: in terms of its people, who are so warm and welcoming; its ethical basis and its phenomenal wildlife. Snorkelling at Cano Island was truly…
JS, Brighton Mar 2019
A brilliant mixture of hotels. Excellent standard and great service. Beautiful settings and well located.
LW, NW11 Aug 2011
Everything felt "easy" and stress free. The most memorable aspect was driving through fantastic scenery, so much to see!
AF, Cardiff May 2012
Most memorable experiences: Waterfall rapelling at el remanso, the internal flights on tiny planes, everything was good
SM, Knaresborough Aug 2015
Costa Rica is too beautiful to miss!
PC, Moreton-in-Marsh Jan 2012
Costa Rica lived up to our expectations in every way. We all had a fantastic family holiday.
EJ, London Apr 2019

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Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

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