Posada Rural Oasis

Overview

Description

Posada Rural Oasis is located in Caño Negro, between the cantons of Guatuso (45 km), Upala (35 km), and Los Chiles (25 km), in the province of Alajuela in northern Costa Rica. Caño Negro is a small town of humble, hardworking farmers. Surrounding it is a huge, beautiful freshwater lake that is flooded by the Río Frío in the rainy season. The area also contains a National Wildlife Refuge that is a Ramsar site and the core of the Agua y Paz Biosphere Reserve.

Caño Negro is an excellent place to relax and enjoy fresh air, natural beauty, local and migratory birds, reptiles, and mammals - the flora and fauna here is impressive and the wetlands are recognized as being globally important. Caño Negro is the paradise of the Northern Zone!

Rooms

3 rooms: quadruple, triple, and double, each with a fan and private bath.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 3

Percentage of local employees: 100%

We help protect biodiversity by recycling, using biodegradable products, having water and energy conservation programs, participating in local conservation initiatives, and more. We also support the local communities.

Rates

$25 or less

Our rates are per person, and we charge the same rates for both Costa Rican citizens and international tourists.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Liberia (LIR)

Nearest local/national airport: Los Chiles (LSL); Upala (UPL)

Travel time to nearest airport: 3 hours

The area can be reached year-round in any kind of vehicle.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

January 2011.

Photos courtesy of Posada Rural Oasis, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.