Housed on six lovely landscaped hectares midway to Punta Banco, these cozy cabins are tenderly cared for by Marshall and Angela McCarthy. The common lounge offers all kinds of entertainment, including a table-tennis table and a massive video library, and there's an on-site walking trail, but the real appeal of staying here is the warm hospitality of the McCarthys.
La Ponderosa Beach & Jungle Resort
Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
1.57 MILES
Set on a verdant hillside between Pavones and Punta Banco, Tiskita Jungle Lodge consists of 100 hectares of virgin forest and a huge orchard, which…
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Golfito
20.07 MILES
This small, 28-sq-km reserve encompasses most of the steep hills surrounding Golfito, though it's easy to miss. There are no facilities for visitors, save…
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25.67 MILES
About 8km south of La Palma, Finca Köbö is a chocolate-lover’s dream come true (in fact köbö means ‘dream’ in Ngöbere). The 20-hectare finca is dedicated…
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17.77 MILES
Just a quick trip across the bay, this small beach offers a prime view of Golfito, with the rainforest as a backdrop. It's a pleasant spot to spend the…
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21.08 MILES
This vibrant botanical garden is the product of 40 years of effort and off-the-grid living by an expat couple, who once cultivated cacao here. Nowadays,…
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15.11 MILES
About 5km southeast of town, the long, secluded – and often deserted – Playa Platanares is excellent for swimming, sunning and recovering from too much…
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26.98 MILES
The beautiful sand-and-coral beach known as Playa Blanca, at the east end of La Palma, is a low-key scene popular with Ticos and an excellent place to go…
Nearby Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa attractions
1.57 MILES
Set on a verdant hillside between Pavones and Punta Banco, Tiskita Jungle Lodge consists of 100 hectares of virgin forest and a huge orchard, which…
15.11 MILES
About 5km southeast of town, the long, secluded – and often deserted – Playa Platanares is excellent for swimming, sunning and recovering from too much…
17.77 MILES
Just a quick trip across the bay, this small beach offers a prime view of Golfito, with the rainforest as a backdrop. It's a pleasant spot to spend the…
4. Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Golfito
20.07 MILES
This small, 28-sq-km reserve encompasses most of the steep hills surrounding Golfito, though it's easy to miss. There are no facilities for visitors, save…
21.08 MILES
This vibrant botanical garden is the product of 40 years of effort and off-the-grid living by an expat couple, who once cultivated cacao here. Nowadays,…
25.67 MILES
About 8km south of La Palma, Finca Köbö is a chocolate-lover’s dream come true (in fact köbö means ‘dream’ in Ngöbere). The 20-hectare finca is dedicated…
26.98 MILES
The beautiful sand-and-coral beach known as Playa Blanca, at the east end of La Palma, is a low-key scene popular with Ticos and an excellent place to go…