Maquenque Eco-lodge is a new 60 hectare reserve located just north of Boca Tapada de San Carlos and offers access to the newly created Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge. Eduardo Artavia, his wife and six children are creating this jungle lodge to maintain and conserve wildlife habitat.

Welcome to Maquenque EcoLodge 

Maquenque Eco-lodge is located just to the North of Boca Tapada on the banks of the San Carlos river owned and run by Oscar Artavia and his family. Set within 60,000 hectares of protected rainforest the lodge is a sustainable project, which contributes to and encourages reforestation in the area. Built on the opposite side of the river from the road, to guarantee peace and tranquillity, accommodation is in modern Eco-bungalows with solar-heated water. Maquenque Lodge is within the famous bird route and there is a list of all the birds that inhabit and pass through the local area.

Tours (included in the room price)

-    Rainforest walks (with or without a local nature guide)
-    A relaxing visit to the Botanical Gardens
-    Visit to our dairy farm & horse barn
-    Visit to an amazing waterfall

 

 Tours available (not included in the room price)

-    River Safari’s by canoe, kayak or raft
-    Half day boat tour to Boca San Carlos (Nicaragua border)
-    Full day boat tour to El Castillo, Nicaragua
-    Guided horse riding around our extensive grounds or further into the rainforest
-    Loco fishing tour   


Getting here:

You can arrive by road under your own steam, regular bus from Pital to the lodge or by car we would recommend a 4 wheel drive vehicle, or we can arrange the following options for you:

-    Transfer by road from San Jose International Airport or from the town of La Fortuna
-    Transfer by motor boat down the river from La Fortuna. Approx 3 hours.
-    Transfer by Jeep then Canoe. This option involves road transfer from La Fortuna to the Tres Amigoes river then paddling downstream to the lodge. Approx 3 hours
-    Transfer by motor boat from El Castillo, Nicaragua along the San Juan river