Rio Sierpe Lodge is nestled among the virgin forests, mangrove estuaries, and Pacific coastal islands on the Sierpe River. Established in 1972, this rustic tropical rainforest lodge has a spectacular view of Violin Island and the marine environment.

Rio Sierpe Lodge is located on the Sierpe River, on the SW coast of Costa Rica, 40 minutes from the town of Sierpe by boat, and about 40 minutes from the town of Palmar. The lodge is about 10 minutes by boat to the Pacific ocean. Transportation to the lodge is by boat only.

Transportation: We are only accessible by water, which helps to preserve the ecological balance in the area. We will pick you up at the airport in Palmar Norte, after a short flight from San Jose, or we can pick you up in Sierpe, a small banana town, which is accessible from San Jose by road. From Sierpe, we take you, via boat, to the lodge down the Sierpe river and estuaries while viewing monkeys, crocodiles, parrots and other wildlife en route.

Nature & natural history:Unique native experiences await our guests in the wilds of the Osa penninsula. Hiking, horseback treks, boat excursions through dense mangrove lagoons, and ocean jaunts provide rare views of one of the most biologially diverse areas of the world.

Horseback trekking with overnight camp.

Sportfishing.

Biologist’s & Botanist's "El Dorado."

Lodge hiking trials.

Violin island beaches and trails.

Ornithologist’s paradise.

Naturalist's nirvana.

We have special programs for student groups.

 

  Corcovado National Park. The Amazon of Costa Rica harbors 8 distinct habitats, and over 100 diferent kinds of trees can be found in a single hectare. Over 300 species of birds, make this abird watchers paradise. Corcovado is home to 139 species of mammals. Botanists marvel at the giant towering trees and 100’s od species of bromeliads, orchards and ferns.

Cano Island Biological Reserve. This is the site of a pre-Colombian cemetry where archaeological artifacts of major importance can still be found. This jewel features waterfalls and great white sand beaches bathed by crystal clear turquise waters. Corel plateaus surround the island which features an amazing variety of sea life for snorkeling or scuba diving.

 We are dedicated to the preservation of our wet tropical rainforest surroundings on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. We cater to students, reseachers, and professional educators who are looking for a natural interesting research, study, and education station.

We are a part of a mammoth marine ecosystem. More than 100,000 acres of mangrove wetlands and 1000 miles of fresh and salt water rivers, estuaries and tributaries interact with the Pacific Ocean through tides which provide for a incredible abundance of marine life at our doorstep.

There are multiple national parks a boat ride away and trails from our lodge into the interior of a large biodiverse wet rainforest system. There are a million total species of birds, and endless thousands of species of moths and butterflies. In a space of less than .0003 of the earth’s surface are 5% of all the plant and animal species on the planet.

Biologists, Botanists, Ornithologists, Zoologists, Entomolists, Horticulturists, Naturalists, & Ecologists will appreciate our class room.

Sportfishing is among the best int he world, and Costa Rica is known as the Sailfish capital of the world. BILLFISHING is best December through May. We offer a top variety of blue water, tidal basin and lagoon fishing year round. Diving and snorkeling trips are also available. The lodge is located on the Sierpe River, on the Osa Peninsula and 10 minutes from the river mouth and open ocean.

 
Superb Pacific Ocean fishing in and near the legendary reefs of Cano Island for billfish, dorado, wahoo, snapper, tuna, mackeral, barracuda, jacks, and others abound.

Tidal basin fishing in the more than1000 miles of rivers, estuaries, tribtaries and bays of the Sierpe Tidal basin. Pacific black snook, several varieties of snapper, grouper, corvina, roosterfish and others abound in the 150,000 acres of the tidal basin.

Anglers are provided rods/reels (Fin-nor, Penn Int’I), lures, and bait, appropriately configured boats, and experienced captains/guides as well as soft drinks, and lunches.

Costa Rica's most diversified fishing in one (1) day.

 White Water Rafting
The thrill of rafting through tropical rainforests is an experience of a lifetime. Our expeditions take advantage of warm tropical weather and Class III - V rapids on various rivers in Costa Rica. The rafting is superb, the scenery astounding, the Ticos, the local people, are very friendly and the fresh food delicious. Trips begin and end in San Jose.

 

 

Dates: Departures twice monthly all year, on Saturdays