Maquenque Lodge is located within the 60-hectares Maquenque Eco Preserve in Boca Tapada in the north of Costa Rica and close to the border with Nicaragua.
The lodge has 14 spacious and beautiful bungalows all surrounded by tropical rainforest and situated on the river bank, the rooms offer fantastic views towards the lagoon. Dine at El Paso de las Lapas Bar & Restaurant, offering dishes with the locally grown produce.
For birders, the lodge is situated in the one of the best places in the country for observing the endangered Great Green Macaw due to the concentration of almendro trees where they feed and nest. From your bungalow you can also spot various birds around the lagoon.
Other activities include swimming in the lodge’s refreshing pool, exploring the nearby trails with a local guide, canoeing on the lagoon or visiting the fruit orchard. There is also horse riding, kayaking on the San Carlos River or planting trees,
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Kristen Lanskail-Morris
Travel Specialist
Tours staying at this accommodation
Kristen Lanskail-Morris
Travel Specialist
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