Aren’t the Summer months the rainy season? Will we really see the Whales?

Yes and Yes!! It is the rainy season. But you will not lose a day to rain. The rain generally comes in the afternoon. So, we’ll get you out early for your excursions, including your whale-watching tour. And then, you’ll enjoy afternoon down-time - get lost in a book, nap in a hammock on your covered, protected terrace, maybe take a cooking class with our amazing kitchen crew, or enjoy a session of yoga or massage. The afternoon will be yours, set against a backdrop of mother nature’s dramatic rain showers.

YES!! We have Whales!!

The Southern Antarctic Humpback Whales are starting their yearly migration north, and they will arrive in the Golfo Dulce at the beginning of August, where they will give birth and nurse their young. They generally stay in the area through the end of September.  

The quiet, protected waters of this natural tropical fjord are the BEST spot in Costa Rica from which to catch sight of them.

Why? What Makes the Golfo Dulce so Special for Whale-Watching?

• The Golfo Dulce is a finite body of water, so if there are whales, our Boat Captain and Naturalist will definitely find them. 

• There are no waves, so you won't get seasick.

• The Golfo Dulce is an untouristed hidden treasure. It’s highly likely that you’ll be one of the only boats on the water.

Ready for a “Whale of a Welcome”? Write to us at reservations@cielolodge.com and we’ll help you book your reservation and help you with all of your logistics.