Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero Costa Rica

Day One:

" Our trip begins early with breakfast at Rio Danta Restaurant en route to the embarkation point of Matina. We drive through the spectacular rain forests of Braulio Carrillo National Park, just 30 minutes from San José, then visit a banana packing plantation (Mon - Fri weather permitting). Enjoy a buffet of tropical fruits at Matina before boarding a boat specially designed for canal navigation. A two-hour trip through the canals will take us to Mawamba Lodge...just in time for lunch!

" You will be at your leisure in the afternoon to experience the local culture and habitat, visit some of the area's wonderful natural attractions, walk the nature trails, relax in a luxurious hammock or take the Tour into the town of Tortuguero and the museum. Our resident biologist will present a slide show on Tortuguero's natural history in the early evening and, in season, an optional night tour will take you to view the nesting turtles.

Day Two:

Early the next morning, we will explore the marvelous Tortuguero canals in smaller, open boats that will allow you better visibility for an even closer look at the flora and fauna in the smaller canals. After breakfast, we'll leave Tortuguero to visit Cerro Tortuguero, the highest peak from where you are going to see the immensity of the Jungle.

Lunch at the Hotel
Tour by boat through the canals with our naturalist guide.
Time at leisure back at Mawamba Lodge. Time to relax in the Jacuzzi or Pool Bar.
Dinner at the Restaurant
Optional Tour to seek for the Turtles nesting

Day three:

Breakfast at the restaurant
Meeting at the River Harbor to depart back to San Jose through Matina River.
Arrival to Sarapiqui River Harbor and Land Transportation back to San Jose.
Lunch at Rio Danta Restaurant.

Includes:
Roundtrip Land transportation between San Jose-Matina-San Jose and boat transportation Matina-Tortuguero-Matina, all meals, lodging, breakfast day 1, regular tours & bilingual naturalist guide and taxes.

Not included:

• Entrance fees to National Park and Reserve $6.00 per person
  
• Turtle night tour during nestling season $10.00 per person (min 2 pax)
  
• Luggage is limited to a maximum of 25 pounds per person
  
• Children prices applies for children 5-12 when sharing room with two adults
  
• Children 0-4 are free of charge when sharing room with 2 adults
  

 

 

Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero Costa Rica

THE LODGE

The lodge has an area of 15 acres, with perhaps the best location your mind can imagine in front of the beach and a gorgeous view of the canals. The ideal place for nature lovers and adventurers.

The beautiful gardens and rustically rooms, combined with the lush and exotic jungle vegetation, exotic birds and wildlife create the perfect balance between comfort and nature

Mawamba has two Harbors, large and beautiful swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gift shop, relaxing little ranches with hammocks, self guided nature trails, a butterfly garden, volleyball court, direct access to the beach and most important, a conference room with A.C. that is used daily for naturalist speeches about the park.

THE ROOMS

54 rooms distributed all over the property without making the property look like a construction area but conserving the garden and Jungle in between rooms.
Every room has private bathroom and hot water.
The rooms offer 3 individual beds or a double and a single.

THE RESTAURANT

Chelonia, the restaurant by the pool area has some of the best dishes in the area, including vegetarian, diabetics or other special diets.
We also offer special menus for group.

Location

Located in the very heart of Tortuguero, between the Laguna or Lake of Tortuguero and the Caribbean, Mawamba is the first and most experienced Lodge to first settle roots in the area.
We are known to have the best instructed and experienced Staff throughout the entire Caribbean and we put a lot of interest in the formation of our guides, since we know that the reason tourists come to our lodge is information that is real and proven.
That means the best english, the best trails, the best spots, the best knowledge certified by INBIO and the most virgin scenery.
The lodge is beautifully constructed and recently remodeled to offer our guests the most luxurious service and installations while still enjoying THE RAIN FOREST ADVENTURE.

By boat and by land

The access roads are by land and boat in a 3 hour trip from San Jose City until Matina Harbor, followed by a 2 hour ride by boat through the canals of Tortuguero until finally reaching Mawamba Lodge.

By plane

By plane, the flight takes about 30 minutes from San José, and the land strip is only 5 minutes from San Jose.