Catarata Eco-Lodge
Overview
Type of destination:
- Farm / ranch / rural
- River / lake / wetland
- Forest / rainforest
- Mountain
Type of accomodation:
- Bed & Breakfast
Rates: (in US dollars)
$51 – $75
See details about rates below.
Description
We are located in Fortuna de San Carlos, where you can appreciate the majestic Arenal Volcano. Only 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away is the beautiful waterfall of the Fortuna River, which has great scenic beauty and natural richness.
Our natural surroundings give our guests an excellent opportunity for relaxation, far from the hubbub of the city. All of our rooms have a view of the Arenal Volcano.
Rooms
20 rooms with capacity for 60 people.
Amenities
- Hot water
- Internet connection
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry service
- Pool
- Private bathroom
- Restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Other: tourist information office
Activities
- Adventure sports
- Biking
- Bird watching
- Canopy exploration
- Eco / nature / wildlife
- Educational / research / volunteering
- Fishing
- Guided tours
- Horseback riding
- Mountain climbing
- River rafting / kayaking
- Spiritual / religious
- Walking / hiking
Making a Difference
Number of employees: 8
Percentage of local employees: 100%
Our business cares for the environment and aims to raise awareness in our guests about saving water and energy and recycling. For recycling, we sort the wastes we generate and take them to an organized community group that treats them. We also use organic wastes to produce fertilizer that we then use in our gardens.
Our providers and partners are from the region, which is how we help support local economic growth.
Rates
$51 – $75
From $50 to $100.
For more information about rates, please visit:
- www.cataratalodge.com/index.php?lang=en&opt=rates (available in English and Spanish).
Getting There
Nearest international airport: San José (SJO)
Nearest local/national airport: Fortuna (FON)
The roads to the lodge are gravel and they are usually in good condition year-round.
Additional Information
Date This Information Was Provided
April 2009.
Photos courtesy of Catarata Eco-Lodge, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.
Contact Information
Oscar Alfonso Solano Vargas
Administrator
La Fortuna de San Carlos
1 al Km al sur del Cementerio de La Fortuna
Alajuela
Costa Rica
Tel:
+506/2479-9522
Fax: +506/2479-9168
www.cataratalodge.com
Certification
Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST)
Sustainability level: 2 leaves
Date: September, 2008
- 16 reviews of Catarata Eco-Lodge in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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