培亞涅庫雨林旅館(Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Eco Sanctuary)

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 est un endroit hors du temps, baigné dans une plénitude incroyable en plein coeur de la nature et avec un personnel très attentif faisant de notre séjour, un souvenir d'une vie! C'est la deuxième fois que j'allais dans cet hébergement et j'y reviendrai ! Mon coup de coeur parmi de nombreux hôtels et destination :) MUCHAS GRACIAS

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

Die ganze Anlage ist nur mittels Boot erreichbar und privat im direkten Anschluss zum Nationalpark. Schon bei der Ankunft wurden wir sehr freundlich von Rodolfo in Empfang genommen - sogleich nahm er uns mit und erklärte uns die gesamte Lode, die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten für Selbstaktivitäten und Geführte Aktivitäten. Anschliessend hat er uns zu unserem Bungalow geführt - ein kleines Holzhaus mitten in unserem privaten Dschungel. Mehr Natur geht fast nicht mehr! Wow.... Das Essen wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail und äusserst abwechslungsreich gekocht, wir hatten immerzu Appetit und Hunger..... Danke für die hervorragende Küche. Schliesslich hatten wir mit Vale eine super tolle Tour Guide Frau bei welche von der Tier und Fauna Welt ebenso fasziniert war wie wir. Auch hatte Sie ein tolles und breites Fachwissen - Danke vielmals für die vielen Interessanten Einblicke...Danke dem gesamten Team der Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge für diesen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt auch wenn das eine oder andere gewöhnungsbedürftig für uns Stadtmenschen war.... ;-)

I stayed at Playa Nicuesa with a group for a yoga retreat. We were able to book the entire lodge. I must say, this was an experience of a lifetime! The staff led us on several sightseeing tours, prepared great meals, and made our stay truly memorable. I look forward to visiting again and hosting my own retreats!

An absolutely unique and wonderful place. Forget doing a hike around a National Park in Costa Rica, stay in one instead! This place is part of Piedras Blancas National Park and has the lovely dual offer of a private beach as well as being completely in the jungle. You will not feel more remote very often and it’s a perfect place to truly switch off and get away from everything. We initially had to get used to the accommodation, as you really are staying in the middle of the jungle in an open lodge with just netting around your bed, but once we realised that the animals are more scared of us than we are of them, and that we were perfectly safe, we really enjoyed it and had a good night sleep! The activities offered by the lodge are really good, we had an excellent time kayaking and snorkelling, as well as birdwatching. My personal favourite was the kayaking tour along the mangroves - with some dolphins, snakes and crocs thrown in!- absolutely stunning! But what was probably the best about this place were the people who work there. They are all genuinely happy to work there and will go above and beyond to give you the best possible experience. The best example of this is that the kitchen staff invited our two daughters to come and bake biscuits with them, giving us time to pack our bags in peace. A simple gesture that went a long way, and the biscuits were delicious!!

This is an eco, sustainability experience for the adventurous! The staff are amazing —professional, courteous and responsive! The food was outstanding and served at a communal table with other guests from around the world. The activities were well done and safe! We loved the dolphin tour, fishing experience and sunset tour! The commitment to sustainability and local food was great! Accommodations are rustic and open air (no air conditioning) with shuttered doors to close for the evenings.

Nicuesa surpassed all expectations. We were two couples aged 74 - 85, the eldest with advanced Parkinson’s and limited mobility and all very keen naturalists.. Costa Rica Expeditions suggested Nicuesa to us as our final destination and we spent 4 nights there. Flying into Golfito and then the 30 minute boat trip along the coast where the forest comes down to the Pacific was an exciting way to arrive. It was just wonderful to be in such a remote location surrounded by the sounds of the forest. The Lodge itself is designed so you can birdwatch over the canopy, cup of coffee in hand! It was wonderful to be able to wander along the trails leading out from the lodge as well as with the guides. A boat trip was among the highlights as well as snorkelling in water of 33C. Sadly global warming has bleached the coral. The food was outstanding and delicious freshly caught fish was always on the menu. The rooms were all well appointed with silent lazy ceiling fans and balconies looking into the jungle. Gera, the manager, and all his staff and guides were so welcoming and efficient and went to great lengths to make sure that we were well looked after. We were lucky with the weather and would have liked to stay longer. A truly memorable visit

My husband and I visited Playa Nicuesa to celebrate my 81st birthday. We had been two years before and had a marvelous time. We came over the border from where we were staying in Panama. We had a fabulous time. The Golfo Dulce, the rain forest setting, the facilities (which are constucted in our view like African safari lodges), the staff and the food were all excellent. We saw wonderful birds and wildlife and highly recommend you book this unique place as soon as you are able.