The lodge is built on a steep slope, amongst thick forest, making you feel connected to nature. There’s a nice view across the valley to forested slopes that guests can enjoy while eating in the open-air dining area. The “lobby” also has no walls or windows and features comfortable furniture, games and a fire pit to roast marshmallows in the evening. The chorus of birdsong is amazing and changes throughout the day. It’s quite loud at night, so light sleepers beware. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and professional. The food is excellent – fine restaurant quality and plentiful. Ample opportunities are available to learn more about the local flora and fauna as well as visit the Mashpi conservation area. The individual cottages are clean and the beds comfortable. My only caveat is to remind folks this is an eco-lodge, not a luxury resort. It’s clean, comfortable and safe, but not as well endowed with amenities as high-end properties. My expectations were exceeded though, and I’d return in a heartbeat.
