A fabulous journey into wild Costa Rica on the Osa Peninsula!
Marenco Beach & Rain Forest Lodge is situated on a privately-owned nature reserve and lodge located in what is probably Costa Rica's greatest natural endowment, the rain forest and scenic coastal regions and beaches of the Osa Peninsula. The Lodge is tucked up against the Corcovado National Park, home of the last remaining virgin coastal tropical rainforest in Central America!
Marenco's breathtaking, exotic coastal location provides unlimited opportunities for adventure, family recreation, nature study, research and yes--even some rest and relaxation, in one of the world's classic wilderness areas.
Marenco has a unique, non-traditional approach to conservation and tourism. We believe that business and conservation interests can, and must, work together toward the preservation and wise use of tropical areas. We also hope to bridge the gap between conservation and tourism; to help develop an awareness of the delicate balance and intricacy of natural systems. This is the reason why the scientific community is backing efforts of tourism to organize and conduct tours in which an appreciation of ecology and nature, as well as beautiful scenery and recreational activities are featured.
Highlights
Incredible wildlife, solitude, and relaxation on the beautiful Osa Peninsula
Discover world-renowned Corcovado National Park, one of the most important natural wilderness areas in all of the Neotropics, with our trained naturalist guides
Explore our 1500-acre private nature reserve and 5 kilometers of solitary tropical beaches just north of Corcovado National Park
Snorkel the coral reef fringed Isla del Caño, a forested biological reserve just eleven miles west of Marenco on a guided day trip
Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from our hilltop facilities which are exposed to cooling sea breezes. ...view more details
Why should I choose this trip? What makes it better (different) than other trips?
The perfect ingredients for your Costa Rica trip. Ecotourism, natural history travelers, researchers, student groups, birdwatchers, and beachcombers will all be delighted with the variety of environments and activities that Marenco offers. Marenco's romantic setting has also made it a favorite with honeymooners. ...view more details
What kind of person will enjoy this trip?
A perfect trip for adventurous nature lovers who are willing to go without air conditioning in order to experience the wonderful sights and sounds of the Osa Peninsula. ...view more details
DAY 1: San Jose / Corcovado Nat’l Park
Early departure flying from San Jose to Palmar Sur where your driver will be waiting for you. To transport you to Sierpe River to board your boat in direction to Marenco Wilderness Lodge. This private reserve has an extension of 600-hectare, by the pristine Long Beach. This area is one of the richest in Flora and Fauna in Costa Rica. (L,D,).
DAY 2: Corcovado
Corcovado National Park is the largest and most important park in Costa Rica. Because it has a difficult access to it, it is also the most pristine park in the country. With its more that 40,000 hectares it hostess lagoons, marshes, and many kilometers of the pacific cost. Here your naturalist guide will point out the many sites where concentrate the richest examples of the flora and fauna that can be observed in this park. Here you will have the opportunity to see three species of monkeys, many species of birds and will also visit the waterfalls and San Pedrillo river. (B.L.D)
DAY 3: Marenco Lodge (Cano Island Reserve)
Breakfast. This day we will visit Caño Island considered a biological reserve. Located at the island, which was the favorite place of Pre-Columbian inhabitants, and pirates that visited the area. In this place have found the mysterious spheres, which at the moment have not anthropological response. Its pristine waters are very rich in marina life.
Late afternoon return to the Lodge for overnight and dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: Marenco / San Jose
After breakfast, transfer to Palmar to board your local flight to San Jose. (B)
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Rainforest Wilderness at Marenco Lodge
by kennyg, Aug 24, 2006
This place is awesome if you want to experience the heart of the jungle without sleeping on the ground! The staff were warm and friendly and really fun. The Osa Peninsula is amazing--the last wild Costa Rican rainforest, and very different from the rest of the country. There is very little development and the jungle is pristine. The rooms are pretty basic and electricity is run by a generator that shuts down at night. The open dining area/bar is the best part as it has great views of the ocean below, and provides great viewing of toucans, macaws and monkeys in the nearby trees. We found this place so relaxing we couldn't remember what day it was on only our second day there. The Osa is fantastic, and if you are willing to rough it a bit Marenco is a great way to visit.
All meals as per the itinerary, internal airfare, all transfers, park entrance fees, and tours as listed in the itinerary.
Not Included
Not Included
Alcoholic beverages, tips to staff and guides, snorkel rental, personal items, and any expenses caused by changes in the itinerary.
Transportation On Trip
Transportation Description
From San Jose you will fly in a small commercial airplane for 55 minutes either to Drake Bay or to Palmar Sur. From Drake Bay it is a 20 minute drive on rough roads to the beach, where you are picked up by our boat for the 30 minute trip to Marenco Lodge. From Palmar Sur it is a 20 minute drive on paved roads to Sierpe where you meet your boat for the two hour trip to Marenco.
Transportation Types
Commercial Airplane Small airplane
Lodging - Accommodations
What are the accommodations like?
We have private cabanas and lodge rooms, each with private bathrooms and private balconies. The rooms are comfortable but not fancy, and our showers are not heated. The views from our bar and dining room are fantastic, as toucans and macaws land in the trees nearby, and the Pacific Ocean rumbles on the beach below.
Lodging Types
3 Nights Jungle Lodge
Average number of rooms in boat/lodge/hotel average
21-50
Lodging capacity (Average)
51-100
Toilet Facilities
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Tell me about the guides on this trip
Marenco's guides are trained naturalists and love to share their knowledge with you. Our staff is like a big family and we love have visitors!
Maximum Age
None
Weather
Hot and humid. The rainy season runs from May to October, although it can rain at any time.
Travel Provider
Provider Name
Viajes Sin Fronteras
Why should I choose this provider?
Viajes sin Fronteras’ qualified team of professionals with years of experience and academic preparation in the different areas of tourism is at your service to provide tourist services of the highest quality. Most excursions offered by Viajes Sin Fronteras are very dynamic, mainly based on ecological activities. Additionally, you can also choose among a wide variety of programs for recreation and leisure, designed according to your necessities.
Viajes de Fronteras is an independent incoming travel agency that is re-known for its innovative travel products, including ecology-, adventure- and leisure-oriented programs. Another example is the Free Pass System that includes a combination of hotel and rent a car or hotel with transfers in modern shuttle buses that cover the whole country and provide a convenient door-to-door-service. Tailor-made itineraries designed according to your individual preferences are also a specialty of Viajes Sin Fronteras.
The agency was established in 1993 and operates under the Costa Rican Tourism Institute license number 810. It is specialized in providing qualified service to individuals, special interest groups, incentive groups and charter operations. Viajes Sin Fronteras covers Costa Rica from coast to coast, selecting services characterized by an excellent balance between quality and price. It is important to mention that Viajes Sin Fronteras maintains its competitive prices during the whole year.
Viajes Sin Fronteras cooperates with its sister company Interbus, the biggest tourist microbus shuttle system in the country which is now covering almost every tourist destination within Costa Rica.
The team at Viajes Sin Fronteras puts the client's satisfaction first. That is why currently the agency is in the process of implementing the prestigious quality certification ISO 9000.
Provider Policies
Cancellation Policies
In high season no penalty will be applied for cancellations arrived at latest 15 days prior to the clients arrival. For cancellations after that term, the following penalties will be applied:
30% from 14 to 10 days prior to client’s arrival,
50% from 09 to 07 days prior to client’s arrival,
80% from 06 to 03 days prior to client’s arrival. After that term there will be no refund
In low season no penalty will be applied for cancellations arrived at latest 10 days prior to the clients arrival. For cancellations after that term, the following penalties will be applied:
50% from 10 to 07 days prior to client’s arrival,
80% from 06 to 03 days prior to client’s arrival. After that term there will be no refund
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TESTIMONIALS
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-- Susan L, Refugio Amazonas Family Adventure
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-- Mary Ann, B., Multi-Activity Peru
We had a great time on the Galapagos Cruise. Our guides were very engaging and informative and everything was timed just right. We had the right amount of activity, food and leisure time every day. We are not \"cruising\" people and were apprehensive at first about being stuck on a boat for 7 days but we didn\'t feel \"stuck\" given the number of excursions we had each day and the fact that we snorkeled at least once or twice a day. We also extended our trip on the Islands and stayed at a hotel but definitely would recommend a cruise over staying on the islands. The islands gets very hot and there are lots of mosquitos but on the boat there is shade, wind and no bugs! Great amount of variety of animals and geography we saw. Sad to leave!
-- Wendy K., Galapagos Islands on the Eric, Letty, and Flamingo
I want to say I LOVED the trip. ECOCAMP was divine. Really amazing setting. The mix of people in the group was healthy. We all liked each other enough to dine every meal together.
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