1. Everything is Less Expensive
Bask in the magic of Costa Rica at a fraction of peak-season prices, from your Sansa flights to Golfito, to nightly Lodge rates, to tours and excursions.
This is the perfect reason to gather your whole crew - because everything is less expensive!
2. You Won't Lose a Day to Rain
The rain will come in the afternoon, and so our local experts and guides will get you out in the early morning, to ensure you enjoy a variety of outdoor ecotourism and adventure activities, immersed in nature.
Return before the rain arrives, settling into authentic luxury, with downtime and relaxation. Enjoy a massage, a yoga session, or a nice nap - lulled to rest by the sounds of the rain.
3. Tons of Wildlife During the “Green Season”
A diverse variety of wildlife shares our protected rainforest reserve, and depends on an abundance of fruits, insects, and seeds. When the jungle is vibrant, so is our surrounding wildlife.
Here are a few of the species you will likely see: The Squirrel Monkeys, Coatis, the Red-Eyed Tree Frog, Sloths, and hundreds of birds, like the Red-capped Manakin, Scarlet Macaw, Tanagers, Hummingbirds, Parrots, and Toucans.
4. Whales!!
July - September is whale-watching season in Golfito and the Golfo Dulce!! Catch exceptional sights of the humpback whales that migrate to our “front yard”.
Experience the Best Whale Watching in Costa Rica:
The Golfo Dulce gained Whale Heritage Site status last year, making it Latin America’s first site, and only one of only eight worldwide.
This hidden gem is a finite body of water allowing for calm waters and prime visibility. It is highly likely that you will be one of the only boats out on the water.
Your stay supports responsible whale-watching in Golfito and the Golfo Dulce for future humpback whale migrations and generations!!
5. It’s Summer in the US, the Perfect Time for a Family Vacation!
Our off-the-beaten-path location keeps adults and kids of all ages enthralled, allowing you to create life-time memories.
Conde Nast Traveler recently mentioned Cielo Lodge among their top picks for the best Costa Rica Airbnbs.
We welcome all ages with our Rainforest Sanctuary Buyout package! Bring your group of 12 - 24, and enjoy your own private jungle playground by the sea.
“Seeking adventure in solitude, two families book an entire rainforest lodge for themselves and spend a week zip-lining, jumping into rapids and boating through eerie mangroves. ‘Even the teens were impressed.’”
6. Everything is Less Crowded, Including National Parks
Witness wildlife uncompromised by big crowds at our nearby gems adjacent to the Osa Peninsula, like Corcovado National Park, Piedras Blancas National Park, Pavones Beach, and the Río Coto — a birder’s paradise with mangroves, secluded shorelines, and river-side jungles.
7. Settle into the Dramatic Afternoon Rain & Nature’s Rhythm…
Craving solitude? Relax in the canopy of the rainforest from your suite's private terrace and hammock, and sink into the hum of the jungle. Enjoy a hot outdoor shower, get lost in a good book - the afternoon rain creates a rhythm that encourages downtime.
More group fun? Pass the afternoon and sunset up at the lodge’s open-air terraces with a cooking class. Or, take in the views over an afternoon treat with warm herbal tea and board games.