“Wow! What a great time we had
  doing all the activities with our 2 kids!”

  Robert Gonzalez, Brooklyn, NY

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A Family Adventure Haven

For families who want more than gated resorts, Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge offers an unparalleled opportunity for your entire family to learn together about the rainforest, tropical marine environment, conservation and sustainability...

All while being immersed in two natural adventure playgrounds in one location!

The Golfo Dulce is the "front door" to the Lodge -which is only accessible by boat. This Sweet Gulf is one of only four tropical fjords in the world; and its calm, warm waters are perfect for snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and fishing.

Our "back door" sends you right into the rain forest. The series of private trails surrounding the lodge, as well as those attached to the Piedras Blancas National Park, will provide your family with days of rich & fun adventures.

Our vacation approach is authentic, educational and adventurous, fit for all ages. We provide you with the right mix of adventure and quality down time with family. You may choose from plenty options for self guided activities and unstructured adventure or relaxing; or take a guided adventure tour.

 

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Get Drenched & Have Fun
 » Kayak to nearby hidden coves
 » Catch a fish with your kids
 » Cannonball off the dock into warm waters
My children saw an enchanted playground amid seven-metre ferns, scarlet macaws and spider monkeys. They stepped off the boat that landed at the stunning Nicuesa Lodge to find a two-metre caiman half submerged in a lagoon near the beach, its prehistoric jaws working on a coconut.
Paradaise Found ~ EnRoute Magazine

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» See our Tierra y Mar (Land and Sea) Family Adventure Package
» Or simply Book Your Rooms for your Family Group
We can set up a great plan for you at the lodge. Children 6 to 12 always enjoy special low rates.
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Immerse Yourself in the Rainforest
 » Hike to rainforest waterfalls
 » Discover the mangroves & view wildlife
     while kayaking a jungle river
 » Look for monkeys, wild pigs and majestic
     blue butterflies on the trails or perhaps even
     from the lodge terrace
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Learn Together
 » Forage the rain forest for jungle edibles and
     play "chef" for the evenings meal
 » Practice yoga together at sunrise & sunset
 » Take a tour of the nearby animal sanctuary &
     release program - Always a favorite of the kids!!!

Nature's Classroom

Your kids won't know that Playa Nicuesa's tours are educational because they will be having too much fun. They'll learn how to open coconuts, find out how pineapples grow, and learn about local insects. They can even eat sweet tasting termites!

We also offer many opportunities for spontaneous self guided adventures from jumping into the Gulf for a swim, or taking a breathtaking kayak discovery-ride, or a variety of hikes ranging from easy flat walks to steep climbs into the primary rain forest.

For Families Big and Small

Playa Nicuesa's two large family cabins can fit up to 5 guests and offer comfort and privacy. The Mango Guesthouse with four separate rooms is ideal for large groups wanting to rent the whole house; or better yet: you may also rent the whole lodge and bring your whole family and friends together for a big nature-bash!

Food is also an important and interesting part of the experience at Nicuesa (menu example). Almost all of the food at Playa Nicuesa is minutes fresh, from source to plate. We believe in reducing food miles, and therefore we grow a variety of organic fruits and vegetables on the preserve, and catch or purchase fish, and other food locally.

A trip to this magical location will be an authentic and transformational journey for both kids & adults. Your stay at Nicuesa will stretch the imagination and create family adventure memories of a lifetime.

Stayed at the lodge with family including 2 kids....what a great time.
My kids had a blast fishing and we saw some beautiful birds and wildlife.

Filly Mo - Florida
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