This was a lodge that was included in an all-inclusive package for a three-day visit to Tortuguero. I chose this particular tour and lodge for its location. It is on a river canal next to the Caribbean. The beach is isolated and beautiful and you can see for miles and there is not another soul around except for people who might be staying in one of the 30 cottages. The cottages are connected in series of five or so in beautiful cultivated tropical gardens right next to tropical jungle full of all different types of wildlife including birds, monkeys, sloths, frogs, iguanas and bats.
All meals are included and are served at the same time each day and were buffet style with individual tables for groups or couples. The food was fresh vegetables, fruit and various meat dishes and chicken dishes. A small bar and recreational area with pool table, a small swimming pool, beach area with hammocks, tropical gardens, domestic animals such as horses, one pig, several dogs and a parrot who always shows up at mealtime for a handout. The rooms were all open air with ceiling fans and curtains which could be let down for privacy, with the rooms made of native wood and screened- in halfway to top of the ceiling, private baths with hot water. Rooms all have two double beds with a large day bed couch, which can sleep six people. This is set in tropical gardens and orchids close enough to the ocean to hear the surf at night and right next to the jungle where you could hear all kinds of wildlife. This is truly a real get away from everyday activities that puts you right in nature with no telephone or TV's and you either walk or take a canoe to reach any other place.