Finca la Bonita, Playa Carate

Wer Ursprünglichkeit liebt ist hier genau richtig. Herrliche einsame Lage, aber kurze Weg zu einem traumhaften Strand. Authentischer Vermieter Christian, der als Guide tolle Touren anbietet. Frühstück und Abendessen in der Finca von der Familie zubereitet, waren köstlich und abwechslungsreich und landestypisch. Aufgrund der schönen Anlage und Umgebung gibt es keine Notwendigkeit den NP zu besuchen. Man fühlt sich dort wohl und gut aufgehoben.

Man muss bedenken, dass ein Bungalow nur über 120 Treppenstufen zu erreichen ist. Die angebotenen Bungalows liegen am Hang auf verschiedenen Ebenen. Wichtig Taschenlampe.

Es war so authentisch, ehrlich, herzlich und abgelegen wie wir es uns erhofft hatten! Anfahrt ( selbst in Trockenzeit) eine Challenge , aber das wussten wir ja und ist auch Teil des Ganzen.) Nachttour mit Christian auch absolut empfehlenswert! Man fühlt sich ein bisschen wie Robinson Cruso! Auch zu erwähnen sind die Sonnenuntergänge am Meer ( 10 Minuten zu Fuß)

We loved staying up in the trees with wildlife all around us. Squirrel and Spider monkeys nearby and Howler monkeys off in the distance but very audible. Hummingbirds and leaf cutter ants part of the parade of nature. Staff were very helpful and personable. Christian helped to get us a great guide for Corcovado National Park. Wendell went out of his way to show us It is helpful to know some Spanish. The food was simple but good.

Hiking the steps up to our room was a bit challenging, but definately worth it. Careful when wet. We noticed that everywhere we stayed in Costa Rica, the showers did not have grab bars, which would be helpful for those of us with balance issues.

Exceptional location in the middle of the rainforest. From our cabin we could see and hear the ocean in the distance. At night, there is no human-made light to be seen or sound to be heard. Instead, the night is filled with the sounds of the rainforest: cicadas, birds, howler monkeys.

No warm water at the shower. (But we managed to heat water in our kitchen.)

It was a unique stay in the middle of the jungle with an amazing view up to the sea over the canopy of the jungle. The sound of wildlife and the stay right inside the forest was very exotic.

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This is the place for true nature lovers, those who want to explore the jungle in almost complete solitude, with a guide who was born and raised there. You need to work for it, a long journey and some 45 km dirtroad, might have to cross a rives in rainy season. You will sleep in cabins in the green, no window just bug protection and a cold shower outside, and you will wake up with nature. The darkish beach is incredibly beautiful, just as the pure jungle all around. We started here, and it reduced other parks to an amusement park experience. Don’t go there for any luxury, be willing to get tired and dirty clothes, and you will get an unforgettable nature exploration under guidance of a most friendly, relaxed and very knowledgeable owner and guide. An absolute highlight in our Costa Rica journey.

Nothing as you as you don’t search for luxury or a long warm shower

Friendly and helpful staff (thank you Cristian!!); conserving the environment; delicious food

A small valley neighboring the jungle, with the very interesting sounds from the rich fauna 👍🤓.The cabin on the top offers sea view

Location in the trees of the Costa Rican jungle, perfectly private, outdoor cold (but not too cold) shower under trees. Wildlife in abundance, from howler and spider monkeys in the trees above the cabin; to agoutis, leaf-cutter ants, various lizards and amphibians, crabs below it, plus stunning butterflies, toucans and scarlet macaws - one wonder after another. Christian is a kind, helpful, professional bilingual host, extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna, first-class tour guide and able to fix anything. Meals all prepared from fresh ingredients. My favorites were the breakfast fruits and dinners with avocados and freshly-caught fish. All staff was friendly and accommodating. It was the most peaceful, rejuvenating week I've ever had.

It took me a few days to adjust to the humidity (mid-May, beginning of green season). I was grateful for the fan in the cabin. Next time I'll only bring clothing (and shoes) that really do dry quickly!

My wife loves Playa Carate, and enjoyed her time at this lodge. (I went along as good hubbie, as nature is not my thing, so these are her views). The cabin we had was rustic but spacious, set in the rain forest and with a great view. 3 types of monkey could be seen,and she reports the birding was very good. We stayed 3 nights, and went to the same spot on the beach each day. Carate is definitely the place to see macaws. My wife also loves its remoteness and isolation.

The 1hr 40min drive on dirt road from Pto Jimenez. The climb up the stairs to our cabin, although this somehow got easier over time. Important to know that Playa Carate is really quite remote and "the end of the line", which meant absolutely no bars, restaurants, shops and so for miles. Although we brought a big cool box, we knew this would only work for the first day as no way to keep the cool bricks cool. You depend on the lodge for everything.