Luna Lodge

Die Luna Lodge ist eine Institution am Rand des Corcovado Nationalparks. Die An- und Abfahrt war ab Puerto Jimenez etwas holprig, nach Carate waren die letzten Kilometer durchaus herausfordernd. Die Piste führt mehrmals durch den Rio Carate. Ein etwas höheres Fahrzeug mit 4x4 ist unbedingt erforderlich. Wir hatten einen Suzuki Vitara mit dem haben wir einmal leicht aufgesetzt, aber sonst war er ausreichend. Doch nun zur Unterkunft selbst: Wir hatten ein Zimmer in der Hacienda, das sehr spartanisch eingerichtet war. Die gesamte Anlage empfanden wir als sehr gepflegt. Besonders genossen haben wir den Pool, das Aussichtsdeck am Essensbereich und das Yogadeck. Das Essen war oberlecker, mittags gab es vegetarisch, abends auch Fleisch oder Fisch, das Frühstück war landestypisch. Der Service und die Betreuung waren hervorragend. Wir haben eine Vogeltour gemacht und die Wanderung in den Corcovado, beides mit vielen Tiersichtungen. Der Aufenthalt war sicherlich ein teures Erlebnis, das sich aber definitiv lohnt.

Beautiful boutique lodge at remote rainforest location. Delicious food and very friendly staff. Location at a hill allowed for beautiful views and birdwatching, with a pair of Scarlet Macaws breeding in a tree right on the property. Access for the last 2 miles after the airstrip requires SUV, but lodge also offers convenient airport pickup from Puerto Jimenez.

Luna Lodge is a simply remarkable place to be and not just explore, but join, the jungle. There’s a sense of beautiful surrender found there, beginning with the trek to the lodge itself. I don’t realize what a special place I had booked until we arrived. I had a 4x4 and loved the adventure of crossing (small) rivers and rocks as we traversed the path to Luna’s remote location. The property is a little paradise. It overlooks pure jungle with all the animals that can be spotted at Corcovado. The tours and guides are amazing - l loved how passionate and knowledgeable Mauro was about the wildlife, and it’s so nice to depart directly from the lodge. Our sleeping quarters was comfortable as well - we chose a tent which was a wonderful way to be in touch with nature. We were there in March, and the fan provided plenty of air. After a day exploring, it was nice to sleep under the stars in a natural setting. You can tell that Luna was built with a lot of love. Everything is thought out and beautiful, including the food. This was the best part of our trip and we cannot wait to return.

Environment including facilities and paths. Excellent meals!

So many of Costa Rica’s boutique lodges in the Osa peninsula have been bought up by corporations and are remodeled to become boring and predictable with a corporate feel . They’re all the same now!!! Luna Lodge has NOT sold out. !! The lodge is still owned by its original creator and still maintains its originality , creativity , and friendly feel!! The tours were amazing especially the Corcovado trip (we saw an anteater, spider monkeys , a crocodile , countless rare birds, and squirrel monkeys). And we loved the lagoon kayaking tour . Mauro was our guide and he’s incredible and genuinely gets as excited as we did each time we spotted a new creature ! I will definitely be back and highly recommend going here - avoid the corporate owned lodges in the Osa like the plague ! Thanks to the owner and her team for giving us a memorable stay !