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Playa Cativo, Golfito, Costa Rica
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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

Ideally suited for

  • Adventure Traveller

Price guide

£££££

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14 days from £4,190pp
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14 days from £7,450pp
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Where to stay in Costa Rica

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

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Set in a prime location and only accessible by motorboat, Casa Corcovado offers a remote rainforest experience nestled within a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. This intimate lodge has 14 bright and spacious bungalows…

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Playa Nicuesa Lodge

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Lapa Rios

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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.

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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.

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