• reducing food miles (impact on the environment related to transport of food products from afar) • supporting the local economy by purchasing organic produce from local vendors and farmers’ markets.
To supplement what Nicuesa purchases in local produce markets, guest will help identify and select fresh herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables from Nicuesa’s very own gardens. Edible landscaping involves the planting and harvesting of vegetables, herbs and fruits to provide fresh produce for the table. Culinary enthusiasts explore the on-site gardens, harvesting a delicious bounty of chili pepper, lemon grass, red zinger/hibiscus, garlic vine, wild culantro and several varieties of ginger. An abundance of fruits are also collected such as momochino/lichee, carambola/star-fruit, papaya, coconut, guava, water apple and a full range of citrus. Guests will then work with Nicuesa’s chef to use these ingredients to help create a delectable tropical dish. One of the dishes that a guest may help create is coconut-ginger fish, accompanied by garlic infused yucca and sautéed chayote (green summer squash). A tropical fruit chutney serves as an excellent complement for the fish! Those even more adventurous may want to help catch the “fish of the day” with Nicuesa’s local fishermen for use as sushi or sashimi appetizer or for the main course. Also included in this edible adventure is a short boat or kayak excursion to Casa Orquidias, a beautiful botanical garden. Here guests will learn about indigenous fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and even medicinal plants while touring the grounds of this private tropical botanic garden. There are more than 150 types of edible tropical fruits found in Costa Rica alone. Perhaps a highlight of the new program is, well, munching on yummy termites. Yes, the health and nutritional benefits of eating lip-smacking termites are part of the culinary line up. Did you know the ancient insects taste like sweet carrots, are high in protein and act as an appetite suppressant? While not foraging, cooking or eating the healthy daily creations, guests may take part in a variety of eco-adventures ranging from waterfall hikes, kayaking and dolphin watching excursions. Our Edible Landscaping Package Includes:
All prices are Per Person based on double occupancy. Taxes Included. 2 Person Minimum for All Packages. Closed October 1st thru November 15th. annually |
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The Mango
Guest House is a 2 story accommodation that has 4 private rooms. Set in a
beautiful jungle garden area with mango trees on all sides and open views of
the surrounding rainforest. Each room has private entrance, beautiful
hardwood floors, private bathroom, private terrace, louver doors and windows
that wrap around the room to afford panoramic views. Rooms have queen beds
(or twin beds upon request) with mosquito netting and ceiling fans. The Mango
Guest House is separate from the Main Lodge. 
The mango house is great for all types of travelers. Especially a good choice
for friends or families that want to be close, but also have the privacy of
your own room with private bathroom. Also great for single travelers or those
who are a bit nervous about staying in the jungle, as the mango rooms are more
in an open area then the private cabins that are tucked into the rainforest.
Also
great for parties of approximately 6-10 that want to rent all 4 rooms at once.
These
cabins are very private and set apart from all other accommodations .Tucked
into the rainforest affording you a unique feeling of being in an amazing
natural setting, yet with design and comfort details that has been described
as simple yet jungle chic. Each cabin has a private entrance, beautiful
hardwood floors, private open air shower-bathroom, private terrace, louver
doors and windows that wrap around the room to afford panoramic views. Cabins
have queen beds (or twin beds upon request) with mosquito netting and ceiling
fans. The garden open air shower is within the cabin's bathroom, yet allows
you to look at nature all around. Look out for the peeping monkeys! 
This
is a private cabin much like the single cabins but larger with two bedrooms
and a common den that can also be converted for another bedroom. This is a
great choice for families, especially with younger children. The cabin is set
at the edge of the jungle but only a few steps from the main lodge building.
Each cabin has a private entrance, beautiful hardwood floors, private open air
shower-bathroom, private terrace, mosquito netting over the beds, ceiling
fans, louver doors and windows that wrap around the room to afford panoramic
views of the jungle. 
The cabin has one large bathroom complete with our signature
garden open air shower that is designed to allow you to look at nature all
around. The cabin can accommodate up to 5 people. 
However,
we recommend that families with older children or groups of adults that want
to be near each other also consider two rooms in the mango guest house. Two
rooms in mango guest house will give you more privacy amongst your group and
an additional bathroom.
Beth & Thomas, Denver, CO