As many other reviews have noted, the lodge itself is fantastic and it is situated in a beautiful patch of Costa Rican forest. You can see great birds just walking around the gardens or at the fruit put outside the terrace (where no real skill or fancy cameras are required for amazing wildlife fotos). Be sure to try out the... More

After a nearly 2-hour-drive on a gravel road (it will be soon improved) you reach the entrance of the lodge. First you see the parking lot and the river behind. You are taken across the San Carlos River by boat walk through a nice area looking like a park and finally reach the reception. The luxurious bungalows are located near... More

We had a fabulous time at Macquenque and would very much recommend it. It is well off the beaten track on an old cattle farm bordering the primary forest. The area is fascinating as a proportion of the nearby land is farmed as you can see if you go on the boat trip towards Nicaragua (recommended - we saw lots... More

We arrived at 8.30pm after travelling all day. We were greeted by a helpful member of staff who ferried us across the Rio San Carlos to the lodge where the owners were waiting for us with a big welcome and an evening meal they had saved for us. After a good night's sleep in our cabing we awoke to howler... More

Words cannot do justice to my experience of Maquenque, the family at heart of this beautiful place and Eco project could not make you more welcome. I could not look back to wave goodbye the pain of leaving was overwhelming. Our morning bird watching around the grounds was personal and instructive, the canoe down the river enchanting. Could not dream... More

This was a new place for me, but a wonderful 3 days. If you're driving on your own, be prepared for a long trip on a rough road through pineapple plantations (takes 1-1/2 to 2 hrs, as maximum speed is probably about 15-20 mph). Park your vehicle and take the boat across Rio San Carlos and then walk to the... More

The only bad thing about this eco-lodge was that we couldn't stay longer! Staff, accomodation, flora and fauna were all excellent. The rooms are beautiful, tastefully decorated and spacious, with outside sitting areas overlooking the forest and lakes. Wildlife is everywhere and is encouraged, so that you can get as close as you're comfortable with! The trips are good, and... More

A most committed and cordial staff. Very interesting flora and fauna. Very nice tours, especially we recommend the canoe tour, the motor boat tour and the bird watching. The roads are not good but the advantage is thank nature isn't over utilized.

If you've read other reviews on this page you'll already know that Boca Tapada is stunningly beautiful. If you love wildlife and want to see, hear and touch the rain forest then this place is for you. What you get here you won't experience in some of the other resorts, such as Manuel Antonio, the surroundings of which are far... More