Bienvenidos al Rio Tico Safari Lodge Costa Rica!
Conéctate con la naturaleza en el Rio Tico Safari Lodge Costa Rica
Imagínate despertar con los sonidos de las aves y de los monos congos en la selva tropical en un Safari Lodge en Costa Rica. El Rio Tico Safari Lodge en las orillas de un río cristalino y rodeado por las montañas verdes del Pacifico Sur les ofrece la oportunidad de experimentar directamente la selva tropical de Costa Rica y formar parte de la riqueza natural de este país. El diseño de los safari tents, importados de Sudáfrica, le permitirá disfrutar intensamente de la selva tropical que lo rodea. Su safari tent se llenará de los aromas y sonidos de la selva tropical, pero los insectos no podrán entrar. Todos los safari tents son espaciosos y cómodos con baño privado y agua caliente y ofrecen una hermosa vista del río y las montañas.
Disfrute del paisaje de la selva tropical, donde se puede observar monos congos, perezosos, ranas pequeñas y coloridas y muchas diferentes aves y refrésquese en uno de los pozos naturales del río.
O relájese en una hamaca en el jardín tropical del Rio Tico Safari Lodge Costa Rica.
El restaurante del Rio Tico Safari Lodge sirve un desayuno exquisito, café expreso o capuchino preparado para cada cliente justo antes de servirlo y sabrosos almuerzos.
Alrededores
Selva tropical y playas vírgenes
El Rio Tico Safari Lodge se ubica en Vergel de Punta Mala en la costa del Pacífico Sur de Costa Rica conocida como Costa Ballena. Aquí la selva tropical se encuentra con las playas bordeadas de cocoteros. A 6 km de la playa, a la orilla de un río de aguas cristalinas, rodeada de montañas y bosque, se encuentra la pequeña comunidad de Vergel de Punta Mala y el Rio Tico Safari Lodge Costa Rica. En este lugar, el visitante puede disfrutar de la abundante biodiversidad de Costa Rica. Es posible observar distintas especies de aves, pizotes, osos hormigueros, ranas venenosas de vivos colores y monos. La combinación de montañas, selva tropical y ríos ha propiciado la formación de cataratas de gran belleza; el paisaje perfecto para un fotógrafo. La comunidad de Vergel no es visitada por muchos turistas, lo cual da una mayor oportunidad de experimentar la hospitalidad del Tico. Vergel de Punta Mala es el lugar perfecto para descubrir el significado de pura vida.
Pura Vida in the Rio Tico Safari Lodge en Costa Rica
Existe una gran variedad de actividades que pueden realizarse en los alrededores del Rio Tico Safari Lodge en Costa Rica. Explorar caminando la selva tropical y la montaña en nuestros propios senderos o relájate en una hamaca en las orillas del río o en una de las playas espectaculares. Se puede refrescar en uno de los pozos naturales en el río; salte de una roca alta en la parte más profunda o disfrute de un hidromasaje debajo de una de las cascadas pequeñas. La experiencia Rio Tico es el placer de sumergirse en la selva tropical alrededor. ¡Pura Vida!
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¿Cómo llegar al Rio Tico Safari Lodge en Costa Rica?
El Rio Tico Safari Lodge se localiza en Vergel de Punta Mala en la costa del Pacífico Sur de Costa Rica. Hay varias opciones de transporte: alquilar un automóvil, tomar el bus público o un servicio de transporte privado o un vuelo nacional.
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Ballenas, delfines y tortugas
Entre agosto y octubre y entre diciembre y abril pueden observarse ballenas jorobadas en el Parque Nacional Marino Ballena. Las ballenas jorobadas migran a esta bahía para dar a luz y alimentar a sus crías durante varios meses antes de emprender el largo viaje hacia el Norte. Además se puede observar regularmente delfines y tortugas en esta área.
Corcovado Parque Nacional
Al sur de Vergel de Punta Mala está la península de Osa y el Parque Nacional Corcovado, una de las áreas más remotas e inexploradas de Costa Rica. A muchos visitantes les parece la parte más bonita de Costa Rica y según la revista National Geographic es el lugar con mayor biodiversidad del mundo.
Indígenas de Boruca
Además de la exuberante naturaleza de Costa Rica, el visitante puede disfrutar aprendiendo acerca de las tradiciones de la tribu indígena local: Los Borucas que viven al sureste de Vergel de Punta Mala en una pequeña comunidad. Durante la visita, los Borucas muestran al visitante como hacen las tradicionales máscaras de madera, el hilo de color con tintes naturales y el proceso de tejido
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What visitors say about us
Real Costa Rica experience in the jungle ★★★★★
~ January 2023
"Amazing place to stay, close to the waterfall. Owner was very engaged and directed us to some of the best places to eat close by. The sound of the waterfall and the animals in the forest really made you feel in middle of the jungle."
~ January 2023
"Amazing place to stay, close to the waterfall. Owner was very engaged and directed us to some of the best places to eat close by. The sound of the waterfall and the animals in the forest really made you feel in middle of the jungle."
Good ★★★★
~ May 2022
"Incredible setting! The river is in the garden of the property, the el pavon waterfall is 150m away! Very good breakfast served at the table. The tents are also very pleasant, the only negative point: who says nature says critters, we had ants following a heavy rain."
(original in French)
~ May 2022
"Incredible setting! The river is in the garden of the property, the el pavon waterfall is 150m away! Very good breakfast served at the table. The tents are also very pleasant, the only negative point: who says nature says critters, we had ants following a heavy rain."
(original in French)
Enchanting, calm and comfortable place ★★★★★
~ February 2022
"An enchanted parenthesis during our stay in Costa Rica. Very pleasant, relaxing place (if you like the sound of the river and the birds). The tents are very comfortable, very well designed, well ventilated. The bedding is perfect. Hearty and tasty breakfasts. A little out of the way, so no telephone network and WiFi a little weak. But if you don't come to work, is it really necessary! An address that we keep preciously"
(original in French)
~ February 2022
"An enchanted parenthesis during our stay in Costa Rica. Very pleasant, relaxing place (if you like the sound of the river and the birds). The tents are very comfortable, very well designed, well ventilated. The bedding is perfect. Hearty and tasty breakfasts. A little out of the way, so no telephone network and WiFi a little weak. But if you don't come to work, is it really necessary! An address that we keep preciously"
(original in French)
Very Good People ★★★★★
~ September 2021
"Shannon & I really enjoyed are stay at the Rio Tico Safari Lodge.
Owner Kes(might of misspelled his name) is a first rate fella.
Great breakfast’s. Kes helped us with a flat tire on our rental SUV. The Spare was bad too. Removed down trees on your road. He also was our translator with National Rent a Car & provided a rental SUV replacement,
We could not enjoy or expect anything more.
God bless you & your family.
Thank you for everything."
~ September 2021
"Shannon & I really enjoyed are stay at the Rio Tico Safari Lodge.
Owner Kes(might of misspelled his name) is a first rate fella.
Great breakfast’s. Kes helped us with a flat tire on our rental SUV. The Spare was bad too. Removed down trees on your road. He also was our translator with National Rent a Car & provided a rental SUV replacement,
We could not enjoy or expect anything more.
God bless you & your family.
Thank you for everything."
Perfect mountain get away! ★★★★★
~ May 2021
"This is the perfect place to enjoy nature and disconnect from the every day life. If you love camping but also love being comfortable, this is the place. The tents are spacious, beautiful and very fresh. The sound of the river that crosses the property is very pleasant. We enjoyed the breakfast but specially the home made bread! There are plenty of things to do in the area, from walking, to bird watching to multiple tour options, including Whale Watching. We will definitely go back and stay longer."
~ May 2021
"This is the perfect place to enjoy nature and disconnect from the every day life. If you love camping but also love being comfortable, this is the place. The tents are spacious, beautiful and very fresh. The sound of the river that crosses the property is very pleasant. We enjoyed the breakfast but specially the home made bread! There are plenty of things to do in the area, from walking, to bird watching to multiple tour options, including Whale Watching. We will definitely go back and stay longer."
Paradise, adventure and comfort combined! ★★★★★
~ April 2021
"Superb lodge, we felt so good there!
Everything was there to make our stay a dream, both the warm welcome and the beauty of our lodge, the cleanliness, the life in height on the superb garden and the river which surrounds it in which swimming is strongly recommended!
Must I talk about the incredible pancakes not to be missed at breakfast ... I'm still salivating!
Perfect thank you for everything"
(original in French)
~ April 2021
"Superb lodge, we felt so good there!
Everything was there to make our stay a dream, both the warm welcome and the beauty of our lodge, the cleanliness, the life in height on the superb garden and the river which surrounds it in which swimming is strongly recommended!
Must I talk about the incredible pancakes not to be missed at breakfast ... I'm still salivating!
Perfect thank you for everything"
(original in French)
Little corner of paradise in this crazy world ★★★★★
~ April 2021
"Unique experience, sleeping in a tent in the jungle hearing the sound of animals and the river and waking up to daylight, incredible! It's luxury camping (to say the least, I don't like camping), with private bathroom, balcony overlooking the river and the jungle, There is a waterfall and deep places to bathe in the river, a magical place! The owner is "great", always in a good mood and good advice for restaurants, activities or visits. The breakfast is simply royal, we were spoiled. We will return with great pleasure."
(original in French)
~ April 2021
"Unique experience, sleeping in a tent in the jungle hearing the sound of animals and the river and waking up to daylight, incredible! It's luxury camping (to say the least, I don't like camping), with private bathroom, balcony overlooking the river and the jungle, There is a waterfall and deep places to bathe in the river, a magical place! The owner is "great", always in a good mood and good advice for restaurants, activities or visits. The breakfast is simply royal, we were spoiled. We will return with great pleasure."
(original in French)
Wonderful stay in a unique location! ★★★★★
~ March 2021
"We stayed 2 nights in this nice safari lodge! Both the bed and the shower were wonderful. It is an ideal place to stay in the jungle and also to take a trip to Uvita. In addition, compliments to Cees for the hospitality! We definitely recommend this lodge."
(original in Dutch)
~ March 2021
"We stayed 2 nights in this nice safari lodge! Both the bed and the shower were wonderful. It is an ideal place to stay in the jungle and also to take a trip to Uvita. In addition, compliments to Cees for the hospitality! We definitely recommend this lodge."
(original in Dutch)
Stay with private waterfall ★★★★★
~ October 2020
"The lodge is a bit off the beaten track and therefore offers an incredible atmosphere in nature. A river flows there and you have the opportunity to bathe at the small waterfall. The host Kees was really nice, offered a lot of restaurants and activities. The laundry service was quick and cheap. Kees' food has always been delicious."
(original in German)
~ October 2020
"The lodge is a bit off the beaten track and therefore offers an incredible atmosphere in nature. A river flows there and you have the opportunity to bathe at the small waterfall. The host Kees was really nice, offered a lot of restaurants and activities. The laundry service was quick and cheap. Kees' food has always been delicious."
(original in German)
Beautiful area ★★★★
~ March 2020
"These large tents allow you to be as close as possible to nature. These are very well equipped and clean with a permanent shower room and a king size bed. The small balcony overlooks the river below.
Cradled by monkeys, cicadas and the sound of the river ..
The river and the waterfall just below are very nice.
The friendly owner (and a little hyperactive 🙂 welcomes you with a smile and dynamism.
Unfortunately, during the covid-19 and access road under construction which made us take an improbable track which I do not recommend and blocked a little on the spot.
The restaurant a little lower is good.
We recommend this lodge, relaxing and atypical!"
(original in French)
~ March 2020
"These large tents allow you to be as close as possible to nature. These are very well equipped and clean with a permanent shower room and a king size bed. The small balcony overlooks the river below.
Cradled by monkeys, cicadas and the sound of the river ..
The river and the waterfall just below are very nice.
The friendly owner (and a little hyperactive 🙂 welcomes you with a smile and dynamism.
Unfortunately, during the covid-19 and access road under construction which made us take an improbable track which I do not recommend and blocked a little on the spot.
The restaurant a little lower is good.
We recommend this lodge, relaxing and atypical!"
(original in French)
Super!!! ★★★★★
~ Februari 2020
"What a nice and beautiful accommodation. The tents, which are fully equipped, give you a real feeling of being in the middle of nature! The breakfast is really good and freshly made. Service is number one. With the neighbor you can take a short but beautiful walk for a small fee. Here we have really seen for toucans. You can refresh yourself in the stream directly below the accommodation. Only drawback, if you do not have your own transport, is that there are no facilities in the immediate vicinity. There are two small restaurantsi. The environment but do not expect too much. A taxi will quickly cost you $ 30 one way to the village where several restaurants can be found. "
(original in Dutch)
~ Februari 2020
"What a nice and beautiful accommodation. The tents, which are fully equipped, give you a real feeling of being in the middle of nature! The breakfast is really good and freshly made. Service is number one. With the neighbor you can take a short but beautiful walk for a small fee. Here we have really seen for toucans. You can refresh yourself in the stream directly below the accommodation. Only drawback, if you do not have your own transport, is that there are no facilities in the immediate vicinity. There are two small restaurantsi. The environment but do not expect too much. A taxi will quickly cost you $ 30 one way to the village where several restaurants can be found. "
(original in Dutch)
Wonderful stay in beautiful safari tent ★★★★★
~ February 2020
"What an experience, this stay at the Dutch Kees, in Vergel de Punta Mala, in a beautiful safari tent. Includes a private bathroom, good beds and a lovely seat, overlooking the river in the depth.
The breakfast was excellent.
Beware: you are not allowed to bring food in the tent, this with an eye on vermin (including ants!) "
(original in Dutch)
~ February 2020
"What an experience, this stay at the Dutch Kees, in Vergel de Punta Mala, in a beautiful safari tent. Includes a private bathroom, good beds and a lovely seat, overlooking the river in the depth.
The breakfast was excellent.
Beware: you are not allowed to bring food in the tent, this with an eye on vermin (including ants!) "
(original in Dutch)
In the middle of nature !! ★★★★★
~ February 2020
"Small complex surrounded by nature. The well-equipped and well-equipped tents allow you to be as close to nature as possible. An accessible river below allows you to stroll or swim.
You just have to be able to fall asleep, lulled by the sound of the river and the animals.
The service is impeccable.
We recommend."
(original in French)
~ February 2020
"Small complex surrounded by nature. The well-equipped and well-equipped tents allow you to be as close to nature as possible. An accessible river below allows you to stroll or swim.
You just have to be able to fall asleep, lulled by the sound of the river and the animals.
The service is impeccable.
We recommend."
(original in French)
Complete change of scenery ★★★★★
~ November 2019
"My view of the magical place could not be below 5, jungle, waterfalls, flora and fauna change of scene. Welcome and advice from the boss. Even the tents are comfortable and the insects are present but the nights in this place will remain engraved as a superb memory of your trip."
(original in French)
~ November 2019
"My view of the magical place could not be below 5, jungle, waterfalls, flora and fauna change of scene. Welcome and advice from the boss. Even the tents are comfortable and the insects are present but the nights in this place will remain engraved as a superb memory of your trip."
(original in French)
Great place to relax and to remember real life! ★★★★★
~ December 2018
"Great place! My husband and I stayed there around 3 weeks ago, begging of November, and loved it! Besides it s gorgeous place, owner and stuff were very polite and helpful. Definitely recommend this place! Love to stay in the gorgeous luxury kind tents and surrounding beautiful nature. Would love to repeat again!"
~ December 2018
"Great place! My husband and I stayed there around 3 weeks ago, begging of November, and loved it! Besides it s gorgeous place, owner and stuff were very polite and helpful. Definitely recommend this place! Love to stay in the gorgeous luxury kind tents and surrounding beautiful nature. Would love to repeat again!"
Definitely comfy camping! ★★★★★
~ 15 August 2018
"The tents are beautiful, and the roaring river just nearby makes for a delightful experience. The breakfast is absolutely DELICIOUS! European style, with crepes and jams and tea... we couldn't have loved it more! If you enjoy camping, as we do, these tents are super comfortable."
~ 15 August 2018
"The tents are beautiful, and the roaring river just nearby makes for a delightful experience. The breakfast is absolutely DELICIOUS! European style, with crepes and jams and tea... we couldn't have loved it more! If you enjoy camping, as we do, these tents are super comfortable."
Rainforest camping ★★★★
~ 8 July 2018
"Rio Tico Safari Lodge is a unique experience, tent camping in the rainforest. The well constructed Safari tents have attached bath and shower. The setting is absolutely lovely above a rushing stream. Sleep as if in the outdoors, to the sound of rushing water and gentle chirping of woodland fauna."
~ 8 July 2018
"Rio Tico Safari Lodge is a unique experience, tent camping in the rainforest. The well constructed Safari tents have attached bath and shower. The setting is absolutely lovely above a rushing stream. Sleep as if in the outdoors, to the sound of rushing water and gentle chirping of woodland fauna."
Glamping in Costa Rica★★★★
~ 1 May 2018
"On advise of our travel agency we stayed here. Instead of rooms or cabinas Rio Tico offers South African Tents with an add-on bath room. It was a completely different experience which I can recommend. The tent has a wooden floor, electricity and a nice bathroom. Breakfast is served in the main building and is good. "
~ 1 May 2018
"On advise of our travel agency we stayed here. Instead of rooms or cabinas Rio Tico offers South African Tents with an add-on bath room. It was a completely different experience which I can recommend. The tent has a wooden floor, electricity and a nice bathroom. Breakfast is served in the main building and is good. "
Loved this place ★★★★★
~ 7 April 2018
"We stayed here for just one night over Easter Weekend (Semana Santa), the busiest time of the year in Costa Rica for traveling. It was a bit of a default that we stayed here as with our last minute trip planning the Saturday night was a night where we couldn't get into our other planned accommodations. I am so glad that it worked out that way, as this place was an amazing little interlude in our trip ...."
~ 7 April 2018
"We stayed here for just one night over Easter Weekend (Semana Santa), the busiest time of the year in Costa Rica for traveling. It was a bit of a default that we stayed here as with our last minute trip planning the Saturday night was a night where we couldn't get into our other planned accommodations. I am so glad that it worked out that way, as this place was an amazing little interlude in our trip ...."
More businesses like this one please★★★★★
~ 15 January 2018
"Some hospitality business owners are in it for the profits, some simply have a calling. These guys are the latter. I can only confirm all the positives. It's a safari lodge, not a 5 star hotel, so think waterfall swimming holes rather than jacuzzi 😉 just come with the right state of mind and you'll love it. The grounds are stunning and beautifully maintained."
~ 15 January 2018
"Some hospitality business owners are in it for the profits, some simply have a calling. These guys are the latter. I can only confirm all the positives. It's a safari lodge, not a 5 star hotel, so think waterfall swimming holes rather than jacuzzi 😉 just come with the right state of mind and you'll love it. The grounds are stunning and beautifully maintained."
Hide-away in the jungle ★★★★★
~ November 2018
"During our 3-night stay we enjoyed the great hospitality of Cees. He pampered us with ‘Dutch’ pancakes and delicious snacks. He also gave us very good advise about activities, restaurants and roadtrips.
Beside that the place is really wonderful. The ‘tents’ are very comfortable with kingsize beds and a nice balcony overlooking the river. In the morning we had our morning dip in the nearby waterfall. We walked the nearby trails and were surprised by the presence of many spidermonkeys.
We will be back!!"
~ November 2018
"During our 3-night stay we enjoyed the great hospitality of Cees. He pampered us with ‘Dutch’ pancakes and delicious snacks. He also gave us very good advise about activities, restaurants and roadtrips.
Beside that the place is really wonderful. The ‘tents’ are very comfortable with kingsize beds and a nice balcony overlooking the river. In the morning we had our morning dip in the nearby waterfall. We walked the nearby trails and were surprised by the presence of many spidermonkeys.
We will be back!!"
Amazing place to stay ★★★★★
~ September 2018
"Never liked camping? Put all your negative experiences aside and rent a fantastic jungle lodge tent at Rio Tico. 4 km inwards next to the river you find this small scale lodge. You feel part of nature and can enjoy a truly relaxing stay. Breakfast included. The luxury then has a bathroom and an covered outdoor with nice chairs and a view. Inly downside it it does not really has options for lunch or diner, so a 20 min drive to Ojochal or so is needed. But worth it. Wifi works but who needs it when you want to relax."
~ September 2018
"Never liked camping? Put all your negative experiences aside and rent a fantastic jungle lodge tent at Rio Tico. 4 km inwards next to the river you find this small scale lodge. You feel part of nature and can enjoy a truly relaxing stay. Breakfast included. The luxury then has a bathroom and an covered outdoor with nice chairs and a view. Inly downside it it does not really has options for lunch or diner, so a 20 min drive to Ojochal or so is needed. But worth it. Wifi works but who needs it when you want to relax."
Very quiet glamping site on a river ★★★★
~ 8 July 2018
"This site is near Uvita (a $30 taxi ride - cash only) and is very very peaceful on the edge of a river. There are a number of tents and a couple of rooms in the main building. The lower tents near the river have a steep climb to the main building but are very quiet."
~ 8 July 2018
"This site is near Uvita (a $30 taxi ride - cash only) and is very very peaceful on the edge of a river. There are a number of tents and a couple of rooms in the main building. The lower tents near the river have a steep climb to the main building but are very quiet."
Incredible experience! Loved it! ★★★★★
~ 5 April 2018
"I agree with all the other positive reviews. What a place! The owners give such care to it and their guests! We decided to go here because it sounded so different -- it was! Very clean, a breeze -- either through the windows or a fan. Comfortable bed, beautiful surroundings. "
~ 5 April 2018
"I agree with all the other positive reviews. What a place! The owners give such care to it and their guests! We decided to go here because it sounded so different -- it was! Very clean, a breeze -- either through the windows or a fan. Comfortable bed, beautiful surroundings. "
Glamping in the Jungle ★★★★★
~ 30 January 2018
"Such a stunning place! We loved everything about our stay: the beautifully located and comfortable tents with amazing views, the natural surroundings with lovely gardens, the rainforest, the swimming in the river and near the waterfall, the location close to the beach on the pacific coast and the very tasty dutch pancakes with good coffee for breakfast."
~ 30 January 2018
"Such a stunning place! We loved everything about our stay: the beautifully located and comfortable tents with amazing views, the natural surroundings with lovely gardens, the rainforest, the swimming in the river and near the waterfall, the location close to the beach on the pacific coast and the very tasty dutch pancakes with good coffee for breakfast."
Are you ready for the Rio Tico experience?