La Cusinga Rainforest and Ocean Ecolodge Costa Rica

Ballena National Marine Park

Created in 1989, Ballena Marine National Park in Costa Rica is a haven for coral reefs and marine turtle nests. Erosion from nearby farms, roads, deforestation and earth removal on steep inclines are a constant threat on this fragile ecosystem. From December to March, 5375 marine hectares are refuge to migrating humpback whales in search for warm waters. September and October are prime turtle spawning months along 110 protected littoral hectares.

Sustainable Lodging

Ballena Island and other rocky shoals poking through the ocean are in perfect view from La Cusinga Lodge. La Cusinga Lodge is part of a 250 hectare private nature reserve over coastal hills facing the Costa Rica south pacific ocean. The Cusinga, a neat looking toucan bird that nests here, is also known as the Fiery-billed Aracari or Pteroglossus frantzii. Cusinga Lodge, a sustainable hotel that applies green habits like proper waste treatment and recycling, is powered by hydro and solar energy. This means rooms lack AC, TV's, phones or hair dryers and scheduled meals are organic and have local grown ingredients. Views from their dining area steal your breath away and their Costa Rica employees have great evaluations. Due to its remote location, patrons should favor coming to this Costa Rican South Pacific hotel in their own vehicle.

Cusinga Lodge Activities

La Cusinga Lodge has lovely grounds, gardens and hiking trails for bird watching and wildlife lovers. There's a trail that leads to a lagoon shaded by tall trees with large numbers of howler monkey on their branches. A 15 minute walk on another path ends at a beach restrained to low tides. Ballena National Marine Park has a novel tombolo or sand bar for strolls out into the horizon. Its long beaches are ideal for walks where visitors can explore sea caves and tide pools. Other ventures in this area of Costa Rica include whale and dolphin spotting tours, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, horse back riding, zip lining, snorkeling, kayaks and more.


* Room prices are subject to change without notice. The price you are quoted by our travel coordinators will be 100% accurate based on the exact time of your inquiry.