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Pacuare River Lodge

Bajos del Tigre, Río Pacuare, 30501 Bajo Tigre, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 122 reviews)

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9.0
Wonderful
121 reviews

Like I mentioned, Michael was an amazing guide. How it works is that your guide rafts you in, is the one who takes care of your experience for the entirety of your stay at the lodge and then rafts you out on the river. While we were there we hiked to two different waterfalls, had beautiful meals cooked by the guides and really enjoyed the tranquility of the location.

Jamie United States of America

This place is amazingly beautiful. Arrived to late to raft in so they picked us up and we 4x4 to property on a true 4x4 path. Location is perfectly perched on hillside overlooking river and surrounding jungle. A lot of old growth forest. The location sort of opens up like an amphitheater, photos cannot so it justice. Much better location than the other more expensive lodges. Really is pure bliss!!!

Darren United States of America

Gorgeous location on the river, excellent food, everything clean. Great hiking trails, swimming holes, and relaxing area with hammocks overlooking the river.

Dawn United States of America

Beautiful setting, great rafting guides, hikes to many waterfalls

Andrea United States of America

The trip is beginning before you will get to the Lodge! The up-and-down road with a lot of rocks and dirt will definitely tickle your nerves, so do not try to drive there with the rental car :) The lodge is good placed on the top, so we got an amazing view to the jungle and river. The bungalow was good protected against the mosquitos. The plenty amounts of hummingbirds were flying around. The staff was friendly and caring.

Mikolaj Poland

Scenery here was a 10/10! the views were spectacular, the grounds were well kept and the rooms and bathrooms were clean.

Carley Canada

Very rustic lodgings- more like “glamping” but great hikes, wonderful food and exciting river rafting. Can’t be beat for the price.

Linda United States of America

Staying at Pacuare was so relaxing and beautiful. The rooms are rustic, but they give you a chance to enjoy nature and hear the sounds of the jungle. I slept so well every night! It was also wonderful to read in the adirondack chairs looking over the river. We loved our rafting trip and waterfall tour.

Katherine United States of America

The service is amazing! The location you will never experience. This is a once and a lifetime experience! Truly amazing what you get.

Dennis United States of America

Gorgeous location, great food prepared by our guide, and good company. Rustic cabins with amazing nature views. The whole place was beautiful and full of wildlife: Butterflies, and hummingbirds everywhere; toucans flying over the river, etc. We will definitely do the rafting when we return.

Sarah United States of America
9.0
Wonderful
121 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Like I mentioned, Michael was an amazing guide. How it works is that your guide rafts you in, is the one who takes care of your experience for the entirety of your stay at the lodge and then rafts...”
    Jamie Jamie United States of America United States of America
  • “This place is amazingly beautiful. Arrived to late to raft in so they picked us up and we 4x4 to property on a true 4x4 path.”
    Darren Darren United States of America United States of America
  • “Gorgeous location on the river, excellent food, everything clean. Great hiking trails, swimming holes, and relaxing area with hammocks overlooking the river.”
    Dawn Dawn United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful setting, great rafting guides, hikes to many waterfalls”
    Andrea Andrea United States of America United States of America
  • “The trip is beginning before you will get to the Lodge! The up-and-down road with a lot of rocks and dirt will definitely tickle your nerves, so do not try to drive there with the rental car :) The...”
    Mikolaj Mikolaj Poland Poland
  • “Scenery here was a 10/10! the views were spectacular, the grounds were well kept and the rooms and bathrooms were clean.”
    Carley Carley Canada Canada
  • “Very rustic lodgings- more like “glamping” but great hikes, wonderful food and exciting river rafting. Can’t be beat for the price.”
    Linda Linda United States of America United States of America
  • “Staying at Pacuare was so relaxing and beautiful. The rooms are rustic, but they give you a chance to enjoy nature and hear the sounds of the jungle. I slept so well every night!”
    Katherine Katherine United States of America United States of America
  • “The service is amazing! The location you will never experience. This is a once and a lifetime experience! Truly amazing what you get.”
    Dennis Dennis United States of America United States of America
  • “Gorgeous location, great food prepared by our guide, and good company. Rustic cabins with amazing nature views.”
    Sarah Sarah United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities 8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort 8.3
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location 9.7
High score for Bajo Tigre

Pacuare River Lodge is a secluded property located amid the rainforest outside of Turrialba, accessible by 4x4 and raft. It features all-inclusive plans that provide transportation, activities, meals and lodging.

It features double or twin cabins offering views of the surrounding vegetation and valleys. They are spaced out to provide extra privacy for each cabin.

All rates include all meals starting with lunch day one and ending with breakfast on your check out day. (Breakfast – lunch – dinner)

Logistics for getting to Pacuare River Lodge:
Meet the staff at the meeting point in Finca Tres Equis between Turrialba and Siquirres at 10:00 AM SHARP. If you need to check-in later we can arrange a transfer to the Lodge for an additional charge. If you have a rental car they will store it for you in our secure location. On your check-out day we will shuttle you back to your rental car.

Please do not try to drive the road going to the Lodge with your rental car. The road is bad and they do not has parking space at the Lodge for vehicles.

Turrialba town center is about 19 mi from the property, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela is 56 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Pacuare River Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 17, 2014

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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4 reasons to choose Pacuare River Lodge

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

9.0
Wonderful · 121 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities 8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort 8.3
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location 9.7
High score for Bajo Tigre

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jamie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Like I mentioned, Michael was an amazing guide. How it works is that your guide rafts you in, is the one who takes care of your experience for the entirety of your stay at the lodge and then rafts you out on the river. While we were there we hiked...”
  • Darren
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This place is amazingly beautiful. Arrived to late to raft in so they picked us up and we 4x4 to property on a true 4x4 path. Location is perfectly perched on hillside overlooking river and surrounding jungle. A lot of old growth forest. The...”
  • Dawn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Gorgeous location on the river, excellent food, everything clean. Great hiking trails, swimming holes, and relaxing area with hammocks overlooking the river.”
  • Andrea
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful setting, great rafting guides, hikes to many waterfalls”
  • Mikolaj
    PolandPoland
    “The trip is beginning before you will get to the Lodge! The up-and-down road with a lot of rocks and dirt will definitely tickle your nerves, so do not try to drive there with the rental car :) The lodge is good placed on the top, so we got an...”
  • Carley
    CanadaCanada
    “Scenery here was a 10/10! the views were spectacular, the grounds were well kept and the rooms and bathrooms were clean.”
  • Linda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very rustic lodgings- more like “glamping” but great hikes, wonderful food and exciting river rafting. Can’t be beat for the price.”
  • Katherine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staying at Pacuare was so relaxing and beautiful. The rooms are rustic, but they give you a chance to enjoy nature and hear the sounds of the jungle. I slept so well every night! It was also wonderful to read in the adirondack chairs looking over...”
  • Dennis
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The service is amazing! The location you will never experience. This is a once and a lifetime experience! Truly amazing what you get.”
  • Sarah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Gorgeous location, great food prepared by our guide, and good company. Rustic cabins with amazing nature views. The whole place was beautiful and full of wildlife: Butterflies, and hummingbirds everywhere; toucans flying over the river, etc. We will...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, does the rate include the rafting?
    Hello, thanks for your question. No the rate doesnt included rafting. The rate for rafting is $ 85 per person (includes: equipment, guides, lunch, fr...
    Answered on February 22, 2021
  • Dear Pacuare River Lodge, the rooms with private bathrooms also have private toilettes?
    Hello, yes Shower and toilet
    Answered on May 2, 2021
  • Hi, we’re traveling to Costa Rica in mid July and looking at your lodge. How hot does it get in mid July there? Thanks!
    hi, we run the river all year around, thanks
    Answered on May 18, 2022
  • We will be driving in a rental car - do you have a meeting point to leave the car and bring us in?
    yes always we have to meet the customer at Finca Tres Equis in Turrialba
    Answered on May 18, 2022
  • Hi, Is it possible to arrange a transfer to and from the SJO airport to you and what is the cost?
    hello, yes is $ 160
    Answered on March 6, 2022
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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Menu: Buffet

Amenities of Pacuare River Lodge
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Pacuare River Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Check-out

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Pacuare River Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print


Please note property is accessible by land or by whitewater rafting. Please contact the property at least 48 hours prior arrival for pickup instructions.

Please do not try to drive the road going to the Lodge with your rental car. The road is bad and we do not have parking space at the Lodge for vehicles. We need to park your car at the meeting point, and please contact property for further instructions and availability at least 48 hour prior arrival.

Please let us know if you need to check-in later, we can arrange a transfer to the Lodge for an additional charge. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform Pacuare River Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Legal info

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Pacuare River Lodge

  • Guests staying at Pacuare River Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Pacuare River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Pacuare River Lodge by:

    • Car 2h 30min

  • Pacuare River Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Yes, Pacuare River Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Pacuare River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Happy hour

  • Pacuare River Lodge is 1.3 miles from the center of Bajo Tigre.

  • Check-in at Pacuare River Lodge is from 10:00 AM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.

  • Room options at Pacuare River Lodge include:

    • Bungalow
    • Bed in Dorm