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Se Siwá Eco Lodge
Come and immerse in the energies of the primary forest of Talamanca. Fall asleep to the hum of the ancient jungle behind you and community life below. Awaken to the chorus of bird songs as the sun rises across the valley. A simple, rustic, unforgettable experience awaits. More information below.
Be Welcome
Se Siwá Eco Lodge was envisioned as a place for community and elders to gather and stay while travelling through the territory, and as a place to host visitors who desire to genuinely connect with the Bribri & Cabécar indigenous way of life.
The lodge sits at the edge of the primary forest on a mountain that our family has stewarded for generations. This sacred mountain is an important ecological zone and serves as a corridor for jaguars, other wild cats and many keystone species.
The lodge offers the opportunity to stay in the territory, eat delicious traditional meals, and engage in a multitude of cultural experiences. Come and disconnect from the world, with the option to reconnect with a strong Starlink wifi signal.
The lodge offers simple and basic accommodation, and typically appeals to people comfortable sleeping in a rustic setting and interacting with nature. We can host up to 10 people in 3 dormitory style rooms with single and bunk beds.
We specialize in creating customized experiences based on your interests and welcome your inquiries. On the Cultural Experiences page, you can find several example itineraries for how to make the most of your time on the mountain.
Costs
Se Siwá Eco Lodge is a community project where we pay everyone we work with a just wage and aim to support as many people as possible. Your contributions make a significant impact on our small circular economy and increases the quality of life for the many people involved in making your stay a great one.
Staying at the Lodge
12,000 Colones per night per person plus a 20,000 Colones cleaning fee for each stay.
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Ex. One night stay for four people = 12,000 x 4 people + 20,000 cleaning fee = 68,000 Colones
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Ex. Three night stay for two people = 12,000 x 2 people x 3 nights + 20,000 cleaning fee = 92,000 Colones
Meals
All of the meals you will eat at the lodge are made by our family and head cook, Rebecca. Cost is 5000 Colones per meal, per person. Please be sure to tell us about any dietary restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Distance: Se Siwá Eco Lodge is located approximately 90 minutes from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. It is recommended to have a 4x4 vehicle. Transportation can be arranged.
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Accessibility: To reach the Eco Lodge, it is required to walk up a mildly steep and uneven pathway for ~200 meters. The lodge is located above our family houses.
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Foot Wear: It is recommended to bring close-toed shoes, ideally rubber boots if planning to explore the forest. Depending on the time of year, it can be muddy. Most Costa Rican hardware stores sell rubber boots. There is a Colono Hardware store in Hone Creek on your way to the lodge.
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Jungle Creatures: Expect to come into contact with various creatures of the jungle including crawlers, birds, lizards, bats, and potentially small rodents or mammals.
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Capacity: The lodge can sleep up to 10 people in 3 dormitory style rooms. There is one outdoor flushing toilet and two rustic outdoor shower stalls.
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Drinking Water: We have spring water from the mountain, and have drank this water for generations, however there is a small store nearby that you can purchase bottled drinking water if you like.
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Weather: Come prepared for warm days and cool nights as well as for the potential of rain. Bring layers for cooler evenings.
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Things to Bring: Flashlight, towels, bug spray, rubber boots, bathing suit (for the river), personal items.