Bosque del Cabo Rain Forest Lodge

This was my first trip to Costa Rica and it was amazing! This resort gave me all the things I could have hoped for in a trip for my senior spring break trip! There wasn’t a lot of people so it was very personal and we got really close to the staff. The staff were amazing and I hope to see them again very soon! Everyone and everything’s was so amazing I will definitely come back in the future!

Just finished a week as Bosque with our family. Amazing jungle lodge experience, we stayed at Casa Coco - which is about 1 mile drive from the main lodge. I'd recommend if you're looking for secluded experience. We got groceries in town and cooked our own breakfast/lunches. We hiked down the trail each afternoon to watch the sunset, awesome, no one else on the beach, true wild experience. The staff was amazing, we got a flat tire one night, and the next morning maintenance was at the house checking it out. They took the busted tire into town and swapped out for a new one, the car was ready to go again that afternoon. Amazing service in the middle of nowhere, highly recommend!

We had one of the most amazing family vacations we have ever had last week. The staff is incredible - so thoughtful and friendly. They learned our names and what we like. The food was delicious. The views are gorgeous and stunning. The cabins are clean and spacious. There are so many fun activities that we loved - zip lines, horseback riding, bird watching with a guide, climbing a massive tree under expert guidance, and an outdoor massage. We can’t wait to visit Bosque Del Cabo again!!!

Bosque del Cabo was a life-changing experience for us. The central lodge building and its guest cabins are beautifully sited in a 700 acre private jungle preserve. Guest cabins are comfortable and lovely, with an open, airy feel, pretty good (not flawless) screening, and overhead fans. Mosquito netting around the bed ensures no insects get in at night, and fans cleverly mounted inside the mosquito net help keep it cool. Our cabin had a deck and chairs overlooking the ocean. From this deck we were able to see and hear howler monkeys and many species of birds, and the stars at night. The cost of our stay included three meals a day; the food was very good, fresh, flavorful and well-prepared, always served with a healthy variety of vegetables. Dinners are proceeded by a cocktail hour and were served family style; sitting and chatting with other guests we made many new friends and enjoyed sharing our wildlife viewing experiences. The cocktails were delicious and very reasonable (full board does not include alcoholic beverages.) The gardens in which the lodge is set are beautiful, well maintained, and full of birds and wildlife--a friendly Caracara (bird) joined us at every meal. From the deckside breakfast tables you can see coatis, peccaries, agoutis, and the occasional anteater wandering through. Many birds flock to the nearby trees; we particularly enjoyed the honeycreepers feeding on figs. Howler and spider monkeys swing through. Small colorful frogs, bats, lizards, various spiders, and many other animals inhabit the nearby spaces. The lodge offers excellent guided walks through their jungle area, and many well maintained paths along which one can wander unguided, too. There is a charge for the guided walks led by experienced and knowledgeable guides, who can show you dozens of birds, mammals, frogs, insects, bats, etc. The pace is slow and comfortable for anyone who is able to walk. It's hot and humid there in February-March! There is no air conditioning, in accordance with their sustainable principles. However you can cool off in the lovely swimming pools and lounge on comfortable chairs drinking lovely cocktails or coffee drinks. The lodge is sited on a cliff above the ocean at the point of the Osa Peninsula. You can walk down a set of stairs to the ocean to look at tide pools or explore a waterfall. Or you can walk (or the hotel will provide a lift) to a swimable beach. (Water shoes highly recommended.) Many of the staff have been there for many years, and are devoted to the concept of sustainability practiced by Bosque del Cabo. All are extremely friendly, most communicate well in English, and call guests by name. After three days there we felt like part of a big family--in a good way. There is plenty of privacy for those who prefer it.

Well what can we say apart from bosque del cabo is a pure paradise. The staff are like family and the whole experience was incredible the moment we arrived until we left. The wildlife in the grounds was our favourite part of the stay with various monkeys crossing daily, coaties feeding on the lawn and so much more. We loved the open lawn area which allowed for some lovely opportunities for photos as we were there primarily to photograph the wildlife. The lodge itself we stayed in was perfect, tucked away in the shrubs and the trees with a view of the sea, what more could you want? Clean, comfy and wonderfully setup. The staff remember your name, are friendly, kind and treat you like family. We will be back!!

This trip was truly a once in a lifetime experience - only it's such an amazing place this is actually the second time I've visited, my brother and his wife have gone even more times. There are few places and people that remain a genuine gem. It's a rarity in this world so driven by turn out or pure profit, but Kim and Phil (the owners) have truly given up their lives to keep protecting this little part of the world. They could have sold long ago, but have been determined to maintain this magical place as part of their legacy, and that genuine passion and spirit shows in every aspect of Bosque. Being able to be so IN the rainforest and a part of the wildlife is an incredible experience I will never forget. There are animals everywhere around your cabinas, the common areas and grounds. You don't have to go on hikes even to see things because you are so immersed in it just existing here. We saw sloths, anteaters, tons of monkeys (spider, capuchin and howlers), macaws, toucans and countless other birds, coatis, dart frogs, lizards and geckos etc. all while eating, just hanging out and coming to/from our cabina, let alone the incredible animals we saw on the night tour or when being more intentional about outings. If you are into photography or looking for some inspiration to be, you will truly be in paradise. The guides and staff are the kindest people you could think of, so sweet and genuine, and make all the interactions so fun. The food is excellent and the views certainly don't hurt, and considering, everything is really reasonably priced. The pool areas are awesome for lounging and feeling like you're not missing anything if others are doing bigger excursions. Whether a romantic partner getaway, friend outing, or multigenerational family affair with different mobility levels, there is something for everyone. SO grateful we found this place, and looking forward to going back and making more memories. Thank you Kim and Phil for all you do and who you are. If you are thinking about going here - DO IT! You will not be disappointed in this place!