Pachira Lodge
A vibrant lodge near Tortuguero National Park with wildlife tours
About this stay
Staying at Pachira Lodge places you right on the edge of the wild, with Tortuguero National Park just a short boat trip away. The lodge's expansive 34-acre grounds invite exploration, and the outdoor pool provides a refreshing break after a day of adventure. Rooms are designed with comfort in mind, featuring bright decor and essential amenities like ceiling fans and screened windows to keep you comfortable. The atmosphere is one of relaxed immersion in nature, with opportunities for wildlife viewing, including green turtles during nesting season, and thrilling canopy tours. Evenings are quiet, allowing the sounds of the jungle to take over.
- Near Tortuguero National Park
- Outdoor pool
- Canopy tours
- Green turtle spotting
Our take
I recommend Pachira Lodge to travelers eager to experience Tortuguero's biodiversity, particularly those interested in wildlife spotting and canopy tours. Its five-minute boat ride to Tortuguero National Park, the pool and the sun terraces make a good base, and green turtle spotting in season is a highlight. Rooms rely on ceiling fans and screened windows, so travelers who need air conditioning should look elsewhere. The 8.1 rating from 281 reviews is respectable.
- ✓Book your guided tours in advance to secure your spot, especially for turtle spotting during nesting season.
- ✓Take advantage of the lodge's transportation services from San José for a hassle-free journey to this remote location.
- ✓Spend some time by the outdoor pool and on the sun terraces to relax between your wildlife adventures.
Why we love it
- Proximity to Tortuguero National Park
- Opportunities for green turtle spotting
- Exciting canopy tours available
- Spacious rooms on a large estate
Why guests love itPachira Lodge is a lodge on a 34-acre estate, a five-minute boat ride from Tortuguero National Park. It has an outdoor pool and sun terraces, and canopy tours are offered, with green turtle spotting in season. Rooms are spacious with vibrant decor, a ceiling fan and screened windows, so I would not expect air conditioning. For families who want wildlife as the main activity, I would recommend it. Rated 8.1 from 281 reviews.