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This is our primary hotel choice in this location, though availability is not guaranteed. If a given hotel is not available for your tour date, we will reserve you a room at a hotel of similar appeal and quality in the same area.

Tiskita Jungle Lodge

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Set high on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean and backed by primary rain forest, Tiskita Jungle Lodge is a remote tropical retreat perfect for adventure travelers, wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers of all stripes.

Tiskita Jungle Lodge is a private biological reserve and experimental farm. Located south of Costa Rica's fabulous Osa Peninsula-if you went any further south you'd be in Panama-in an area of rich rainfall and dense primary forest, Tiskita offers guests “rustic luxury”, personal attention and a world of wonder just outside your cabin door.

• Hike through the rich rain forests.
• Swim, boogie board or surf in the Pacific Ocean.
• Enjoy the fruits of our vast experimental tropical orchard.
• Wake to the roar of howler monkeys.
• Watch toucans fly by.
• Wade in the waters beneath a jungle waterfall.
• Ride a horse through spectacular tropical scenery.
• Visit nearby Corcovado National Park.
• Explore the rich diversity of our coastal tide pools.
• Hike for miles along deserted pristine beaches.
• Add to your life list from the nearly 300 species of birds that have been sighted here.
• Laze in a hammock as a two-toed sloth does much the same nearby.
• Fish for marlin, sailfish, and tuna with a local guide.

Tiskita Lodge is a collection of 16 individual cabins and private rooms set amid rich forests and fruiting trees. In total, Tiskita comprises a 550 acre private biological reserve, of primary, secondary and reforested areas, as well as 37 acres of tropical fruit orchards and farm, featuring over 100 exotic fruits, including carambola, mango, mangosteen, guanabana, durian, pineapple, papaya, breadfruit, guava, vanilla, zapote, and more.

All of the rooms feature broad verandahs with sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Osa Peninsula. These verandahs are thoughtfully equipped with both comfortable sitting chairs and even more comfortable string hammocks.

Meals are served in the large main dining room, which is open to the fresh ocean breezes and just steps away from our fabulous views. The cooks prepare a variety of hearty Costa Rican dishes, with an emphasis on our fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables, as well as locally raised beef and poultry, and, of course, fish fresh from the nearby Pacific Ocean.

The newest addition to Tiskita Jungle Lodge is a refreshing pool set on a high hillside. Take a cool dip, while you watch the waves crash below and the birds and monkeys frolic around you.

Each room has a comfortable queen-sized bed or two twins, a ceiling fan, bedside tables, armoires and a private bathroom. Most of these bathrooms are actually outdoors (although with plenty of protection and privacy), allowing you the unique and delightful experience of enjoying the spectacular sights and proximity of our jungle while you shower, shave and brush your teeth.

Packing Tips:
Tiskita Jungle Lodge is a remote tropical retreat with no televisions, no telephones, and no fax. Adventure travel in Costa Rica is different than most other forms of tourism and a little foresight and planning will make your trip much more enjoyable.

• Binoculars
• Flashlight
• Camera and plenty of film (bring different ASAs for the varying light conditions)
• Rain gear
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Bathing suit
• Light sweatshirt/sweater or windbreaker
• First Aid Kit
• Any necessary personal medications
• Pocket Knife
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• A small day pack for hikes
• Plastic bags for your gear