- Who
should come to Bahia Paraiso Rain Forest
Lodge?
Anyone
should come who loves rare natural beauty in
a
pristine and comfortable setting, where
telephones and rush hour traffic are far, far
away. Come visit if you are a nature lover,
birder, beachcomber, writer, artist,
photographer, vacationer, horse rider,
scientist, hiker, diver, fisherman, snorkeler,
etc.
From
San Jose, Costa Rica, you will fly to the
Palmar Sur airstrip from where a 20 minute
taxi ride will bring you to the river-town
of
Sierpe on the banks of the Rio Sierpe. In
Sierpe town you will be met by an experienced
boat captain who will pilot you along the
beautiful mangrove swamps and through the
mouth of the Sierpe, into the beautiful, blue
Pacific Ocean. Traveling south, along the
coast, across Drake Bay, you will reach Bahia
Paraiso. Total boat travel time is
approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Click
here for more information.
In
general, you will need to minimize your
luggage, due to the limited space on planes
and boats (12 kilos / 25 lbs per person).
Bring the following:
• Light rain gear
• Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts and
T-shirts
• Bathing suits
• Long-sleeve shirts and pants for horse
riding/evening
• Beach sandals/shoes
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Sun block lotion
• Insect repellent
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Binoculars, camera, film
• Personal toiletries
• Hat and sunglasses
• Plastic bags for clothes and zip lock bags
for wallet, passport, etc.
During
the summer season (December to April), you can
expect the occasional, brief afternoon rain
shower. The winter season (May to November) is
known as the "green season" due to
the greater level of rain. Overall, the rain
forests and ocean create a warm, humid climate
during the day with cooler temperatures in the
evening and at night.
Electricity
is produced by a generator and is limited to
basic lighting and fans. Please leave your
hair dryer at home. Personal flashlights are
useful to help guide you around the premises
at night.
The
tap water is provided by wells and springs
but
is not potable. We provide pitchers of filtered
potable
drinking water in your rooms and restaurant.
There is also plenty of bottled water for
sale at the bar.
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