培亞涅庫雨林旅館

Eine spannende schöne Erfahrung. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Die ganze Atmosphäre sehr familiär. Das Schlafzimmer war ein Traum. Für uns das beste Erlebnis auf unserer diesjährigen Reise in Costa Rica. Wenn wir wieder einmal diese Land bereisen, dann sicher wieder auch in der Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge, nur diesmal sicher zwei Tage länger. Herzlichen Dank.

Ein absoluter Traum Ort. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Cooler Essbereich mit grossem Tisch für alle Gäste mit guter Küche und leckeren Drinks. Auch die Exkursion Möglichkeiten sind sehr vielfältig. Ein absoluter erlebnisreicher Aufenthalt . Würde sofort wieder dorthin

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge was the second stop on our first trip to Costa Rica. We started our trip in the cloud forest northwest of San Jose, but wanted to experience the tropical rainforest as the other part of our trip. We selected Playa Nicuesa based on the website descriptions and recommendations. Our first stop was at a more formal upscale spa lodge which was excellent but we were looking for a more laid back, immersive experience in the Osa Peninsula area. Playa Nicuesa’s offerings of open-air cottages amid the rainforest, casual and relaxed vibe and the all-inclusive package of meals and activities sold us and we booked a 5 night stay. We arrived on a warm sunny day on January 28, and that was the weather we had throughout. We traveled from San Jose via Sansa Airlines to Puerto Jimenez and were met at the airport by Isaac of the Playa Nicusa staff and quickly were off to the dock for a boat ride across the Golfo Dulce. Check in was an easy, laid back process which was the vibe throughout our stay. We were in a 1 BR open air bungalow that was convenient and made you feel immersed in the rainforest. We spent the first afternoon exploring the grounds and settling in, but after that were busy from daybreak till after dinner with outdoor activities. Each day at ~ 5:20 or so we awoke to sounds of Howler Monkeys in the distance hooting and howling as they do and when they were done, a chorus of birds started calling and singing. We opened the screened shutters on our bungalow and listened to the rainforest come alive. We had the Rainforest Multisport Escapade package and on the first full day we went out on the Golfo Dulce Dolphin Boat tour with Isaac which was really awesome. We came upon a huge pod of spotted dolphins Isaac estimated to be as many as 200, who moved around and played around the boat for a long time. We then moved north in the gulf and found a pod of a dozen bottlenose dolphins and after that did some snorkeling – it was a great trip! On day 2 we went on an early morning birding trip with Jasmine and saw a lot off new birds Jasmine helped ID and went on the night walk with Stephen, where we observed and were educated on a number of nighttime fauna including a few frogs and 5 snakes of 4 species – all small, but that included a small 14” all yellow eyelash viper. It was very cool. On the third day, we went on a self-guided hike on the Playa Nicuesa trail system - nice trails - and relaxed at the beach. That day a Howler money troop came through Playa Nicuesa and we got to see them move in the treetops – very cool. On our last full day we took the Jungle River Kayak tour with Stephen – saw lots of birds, learned about and kayaked through the mangrove forest and saw 2 crocodiles. .Stephen was a great guide for the tour! Playa Nicuesa and the tours we went on offered great birding experiences – I saw 61 species of birds while staying there, 28 of which were new to my life list, and most of those were on

This resort is a heaven for nature lovers. It only has a few bungalows nestled in the jungle and it is only reachable by boat. The view from our bungalow (the perezoso) was only greenery, and we were visited by colibris , butterflies, dragonflies and some mammals which we do not even know the names of. You could hear howler monkeys in the morning. We loved it. We had chosen the rainforest activity package which meant we could choose from a large number of guided activities each day. These were amazing. Our favorite was kayaking on a river in the rainforest watching crocodiles and beautiful scenery. Another day we went on a boat tour and saw so many dolphins, we could not count them. The fjord is so full of life, you see fish jumping everywhere. And it is surrounded by mountains covered in jungle and stretches of black beaches, with no umbrellas or people in sight. We also went on hikes alone, in the rain forest surrounding the resort. The forest on the top of the mountain was beautiful and we again saw many interesting animals. After a day of adventures, we rested at the beautiful and quiet beach in the afternoon, or listened to the rain on the bungalow roof, or did yoga. The staff at the resort are lovely people: Warm and friendly and talented, and we felt very welcomed. The chefs prepared excellent food every day and the fruity drinks were also delicious. The bungalow was very comfortable and beautifully designed in wood (although the bathroom could use a makeover). The bungalows are open to the elements, but can close with mosquito doors at night. I warmly recommend this resort for anyone who wants to experience the jungle, and then return for some comfort at a nice resort after the adventures.

Loved it. 120% rating! -Family of 5 (mom/dad, and kids 15, 12, 6) -Hazel is a great leader; she creates a family feel w/staff, very positive energy -Guides and staff are nice and smart! -Amazing home cooked food 3X a day -Awe-inspiring nature and wildlife

This resort prides itself in sustainability. They even offered an excellent tour of their sustainability program. The staff were exceptional and the resort has a family feel. When we were there the maximum number of guests was about 13. The showers in the rooms are open to the rain forest with half walls, which allowed a few critters to visit. Lodge rooms are open to the forest during the day and close with folding screen doors at night. The resort is located on a private beach with chairs. The water is calm, warm, 82 degrees, and clear to allow swimming. Some fish seen, but no coral. There are hiking trails through the rainforest around the lodge. They were muddy since it rained in the evening for all 3 nights we were there, but sunny in the day. This was dry season. The lodge has black rubber boots that can be borrowed to hike which were comfortable. Also large umbrellas are in every room. We wore long sleeves and insect repellent, but overall biting insects were not a big issue. We took their river kayaking trip which was excellent. They took us to and then up a river in a motor boat and then we kayaked down the river with the current. Lots of water bird and a tree boa were seen. Lots of birds and squirrel monkeys are on or near the property.