Lirio Lodge

Kayaking on the canal (added by manager 20 Jan 2017)

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Pristine eco lodge on the Madre de Dios canal
Fishing, kayaking and boat trips to see endangered turtles
Restaurant, hammocks, huge campfire and free beach shuttle

Well now, this is a pretty special setting – if you’ve ever fancied spending a night or few in the midst of an ancient rainforest, Lirio Lodge could be the place for you. This spectacular tropical wildlife haven is in the Pacuare Reserve on the Madre de Dios canal, on the edge of the Tortuguero National Park and close to the beaches of Limón province's Caribbean coast. Getting here’s part of the fun: the secluded site is accessed by a gravel road that leads through a banana plantation to a dock where you’ll be ferried to the lodge. From here you can get out and explore the surrounding woodland by foot or by bike, or take boat or kayak trips to see the wildlife of the Tortuguero canals. Trips to local fishing spots and to see the area’s endangered turtles can be arranged by the site staff. Clearly it’d be tricky to pop out for something to eat from here, so it’s mighty handy that there’s a restaurant on site; once you’ve had your fill it’s out to haul yourself into a hammock for a siesta, or to hang out with fellow guests around the huge communal campfire area. There's also a free shuttle bus from the park that will take you to the beach if you fancy a spot of swimming or sunbathing.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Spanish

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Location

Lirio Lodge

Canales del Tortuguero

Barra de Pacuare

Limón

Costa Rica

737

Directions

Timezone

America/Costa_Rica Central Standard Time (GMT-06:00)

GPS

10.21281°N
-83.27831°W

Route directions

Free shuttle from the car park to the lodge. Customers arriving with their own transport should be at the Goshen dock by 10.30am in order to board the boat. If you prefer a private lift, please contact the site using the number or the email on the booking form.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Pacuare Reserve is one of the most pristine parts of the canal-crossed Tortuguero National Park, and home to all sorts of exotic beasties – guided nature walks, boat trips and kayak excursions can be booked on site and may include sightings of birds, turtles and monkeys, or possibly the elusive jaguar. Other excursions organised by the friendly folks here include fishing trips, outings to turtle conservation projects and village visits. They’ll also help out with shuttle trips to the coast if you hanker after spending your day strolling along several kilometres of top-notch Caribbean beach. Moving on, it’ll take you a couple of hours to drive to Limón or inland to the Barbilla National Park (one of the country’s less-visited, and therefore well-preserved, nature reserves).

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What attractions are near Lirio Lodge? The Pacuare Reserve is one of the most pristine parts of the canal-crossed Tortuguero National Park, and home to all sorts of exotic beasties – guided nature walks, boat trips and kayak … Read more