Catarata Eco-Lodge

Overview

Type of destination:

Beach / ocean
City
Farm / ranch / rural
River / lake / wetland
Forest / rainforest
Mountain

Type of accommodation:

Bungalow / cabaña / ecolodge

Rates: (in US dollars)

$51 – $75
See details about rates below.

Target Market:

Mid range

Description

We are located in Fortuna de San Carlos, where you can appreciate the majestic Arenal Volcano. Only 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away is the beautiful waterfall of the Fortuna River, which has great scenic beauty and natural richness.

Our natural surroundings give our guests an excellent opportunity for relaxation, far from the hubbub of the city. All of our rooms have a view of the Arenal Volcano.

Rooms

20 rooms with capacity for 60 people. The rooms are especially designed to have better air circulation. The roofs are made of wood.

Amenities

Breakfast included
Fans
Hot water
Internet connection
Jacuzzi
Laundry service
Pets allowed
Pool
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible

Other:

Tourist information office
Hammocks in the passageways
Tropical forest around the property

Activities

Adventure sports
Biking
Bird watching
Canopy exploration
Eco / nature / wildlife
Educational / research / volunteering
Fishing
Guided tours
Horseback riding
Mountain climbing
River rafting / kayaking
Spiritual / religious
Visits to conservation projects
Walking / hiking

Other:

Visit an environmentally-friendly medicinal plant garden. The place has a solar dryer and a biodigester that produces gas used in the manufacture of natural shampoos and soaps.
We are very near the La Fortuna waterfall and you can get there by walking.
At the hotel you can buy tickets for the Baldi hot springs bathing area at a discount over the regular price.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 8

Percentage of local employees: 100%

Our business cares for the environment and aims to raise awareness in our guests about saving water and energy and recycling. For recycling, we sort the wastes we generate and take them to an organized community group that treats them. We also use organic wastes to produce fertilizer that we then use in our gardens.

Our providers and partners are from the region, which is how we help support local economic growth.

Rates

$51 – $75

Rates include taxes and breakfast.

We offer discounts on stays longer than 3 days.

For more information about rates, please visit:

www.cataratalodge.com/index.php?lang=en&opt=rates (available in English).
www.cataratalodge.com/index.php?lang=es&opt=rates (available in Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San José (SJO)

Nearest local/national airport: Fortuna (FON)

Travel time to nearest airport: 15 minutes

The highway to the hotel is in good condition and passable year-round.

The town of La Fortuna is about 2 miles (3 km) from the hotel.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

June 2012.

Contact Information

Oscar Alfonso Solano Vargas
Administrator

Carretera a la Catarata de Fortuna 1 km.
1.5 Km al sur del Cementerio de La Fortuna
La Fortuna, Alajuela
Costa Rica

Tel: +506/2479-9522 ; +506/2479-9612
Fax: +506/2479-9168

www.cataratalodge.com

Certification

Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST)

Sustainability level: 2 leaves

Date: September, 2010

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