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Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
South Pacific Coast, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo is a luxury eco-lodge offering excellent accommodation comprising of deluxe, luxury and premium rooms. Accessible only by boat, its 1,000-acre private rainforest reserve is surrounded by the Piedras Blancas National Park; a natural corridor between La Amistad and Corcovado National Parks.

The waters in front of the lodge are also part of the protected area. All bedrooms are just steps away from the beach and all have views of the ocean. They have an open style allowing good ventilation, with king beds and ceiling fans. The property also has a freshwater pool with impressive views when the sun sets over the Gulfo Dulce.

Why we like Playa Cativo

The scenic boat ride to arrive at the lodge
The privacy and seclusion of the location
The rare opportunity to immerse in nature while staying in fantastic accommodations
The friendliness and knowledge of the passionate staff
A large selection of guided and self-guided activities that let you make the most of the rainforest and the gulf

Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica

Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica

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We found it extremely helpful to visit the Steppes office and have a face to face discussion with James about what our requirements were for our adventures in Costa Rica. He really listened and made sure that the trip was tailored to our needs.

Destination: Costa Rica
Travel Expert: James

Great work from John. The additions of zip-lining and surfing lessons were exciting experiences that we would not have considered without his expert guidance.

Destination: Costa Rica
Travel Expert: John

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