Lagunavista Villas - Carate

Eco-friendly lodge with private plunge pools at the gateway to Corcovado National Park

Rooms & Villas

Lagunavista Villas offers eight private villas, four of which include deck plunge pools with views of the rainforest and ocean. The deluxe double units provide large hot water showers and bathing tubs, while fully screened bedrooms keep insects out. Each villa is solar-powered and sits on a private wildlife refuge overlooking a freshwater lagoon.

Dining

Dining at LagunaVista Villas includes three daily meals prepared with fresh ingredients from the property's own on-site garden. Meals are served on a deck overlooking the rainforest and lagoon, with views of scarlet macaws and monkeys. The restaurant offers special diet menus, wine and champagne, and breakfast can be delivered to the villa.

Wildlife & Activities

Guests at the villas can observe scarlet macaws, toucans, and four monkey species from their private terraces. The property offers kayaking across the lagoon, horse riding on the beach, and guided hikes to Corcovado National Park. An infinity pool with panoramic Pacific views provides a spot to watch wildlife, including crocodiles in the lagoon below.

Family & Pet-Friendly

LagunaVista Villas welcomes families with children, offering a kids' pool and board games for entertainment. The property has family rooms that accommodate groups, and the staff can arrange personalized tours. Pets are allowed, with pet bowls provided, and the 24-hour front desk can assist with any needs.

Location & Access

The property is situated at the gateway to Corcovado National Park, a 40-minute hike from the park entrance. Guests arrive via a 90-minute drive from Puerto Jimenez, or by private flight from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez. The beach is accessible by kayak or boat across the lagoon, offering a remote and tranquil setting.

• Location: Gateway to Corcovado National Park, 40-min hike to entrance
• Accommodations: 8 private villas, 4 with deck plunge pools
• Dining: Three daily meals from on-site garden ingredients
• Activities: Kayaking, horse riding, guided hikes, infinity pool
• Family & Pets: Kids' pool, family rooms, pet-friendly
• Eco-Friendly: Solar-powered villas, private wildlife refuge