Namuwoki Lodge
Location: Playa Chiquita Ctra. de Puerto Viejo, a Manzanillo, km 6, Cahuita, Limón, 70403, Cahuita, CR
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Relax at the Spa and Enjoy Recreational Amenities
Unwind with a relaxing massage at the full-service spa and make use of the outdoor pool, spa tub, and bicycles for rent.
Delight in Culinary Experiences and Socialize
Savor a meal at the on-site restaurant or opt for room service. Join fellow guests at the daily complimentary reception or grab a drink at the bar/lounge.
Convenient Amenities and Comfortable Accommodations
Take advantage of complimentary breakfast, wireless internet, and amenities like luggage storage and laundry facilities. Retreat to one of the 17 air-conditioned guestrooms with private balconies and free Wi-Fi.
To book your stay at Namuwoki Lodge in Cahuita, just a short walk from the beach and local attractions, visit our website today!
Important Information
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
- Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Full-service spa
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Snorkeling nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Full-service spa
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free reception
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Free full breakfast
- Ziplining on site
- Water dispenser
- Mosquito nets
- Secured parking
- Horse riding nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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Master Suite
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
1174-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - 3 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, bathtub, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
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Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
463-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
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Junior Suite Deluxe with Hot Tub
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
569-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - Rooftop private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
- Private spa tub (rooftop)
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (close by the parking lot).
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
961-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathtub, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
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Villa Tambos
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
854-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathtub, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
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Suite Deluxe with Jacuzzi
1 King Bed
712-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - Rooftop private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
- Private spa tub (rooftop)
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Double Room, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
391-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
-
Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
534-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Guest Reviews
- Walter (8/5): - Lodges mitten im Regenwald mit saubeten Zimmer.
- Jorge (10/5): Hermoso lugar - Muy lindo lugar. Descansamos mucho
- Anibal (10/5): - Increíble lugar súper rico el desayuno
- JONATHAN (10/5): - Excelente lugar. Excelente trato. Definitivamente un lugar agradable y se debe regresar. Gracias NAMUWOKI. 🙏
- Susana (6/5): Desapontante - Limpeza baixa, impossível lavar o cabelo com as três gotas de água que correm. Fotografias enganam, os quartos são mais antigos do que parece nas fotos. Quarto cheirava a humidade. Staff simpático e bom pequeno almoço no geral.
- Luis (10/5): - The place is 200 m from Playa Chiquita entrance (cars can only go about 100 m, then it's end road and you have to walk anyway). They have a nice restaurant inside the property with really good food and you can avoid the crowds in town. Excellent place to rest and the staff is super kind.
- Felipe (10/5): Excelente Lugar - Nos encanto el entorno
- david (10/5): - Nice place to stay at the great Caribbean coast, recommended 👌
- Estefania (10/5): - The staff was friendly and accommodating. The facility clean and beautifully kept.
- Carlos Alí (10/5): - Increíble espacio cercano a playa y a espacios hermosos. Suficientemente lejos del bullicio para disfrutar la experiencia de la naturaleza y cerca para ir a cenar y visitar el pueblo y atractivos turísticos
- Verified traveler (8/5): Estadía tranquila y agradable. - En general la estadía fue agradable, las habitaciones cómodas, la comida fue buena, el único detalle es que la conexión a internet en la habitación fue un poco inestable, aunque es un lugar para desconectarse de la tecnología, sería bueno la instalación de TV en las habitaciones y que el cliente decida utilizarlo o no. En general quedé satisfecho.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great place to stay in Puerto Viejo, nice staff and clean rooms
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excelente ubicación.... lugar limpio.... muy rico el desayuno
- Cristian (10/5): Tranquilo y cómodo lugar. - Muy bien! El personal de servicio lo mejor, ocupados 100 por ciento de mi estadía.
- sarah (8/5): Some things to know before you go - I stayed at Namu for 6 days, which was too long. I have some comments on the Lodge, specifically, and the area, generally: If you've already booked, Namu is a lovely place. Compared to most of the others (especially within this price range,) it is the best option. Namuwouki Lodge: - It is a bit tired and could use a deep clean, but is quiet and private - I had 2 pillows, one was basically a bag of lumps and the other was cardboard - The wifi does not work in the rooms, only in the common areas - The staff is lovely and friendly - Very happy it had a pool, you will definitely need to wash off after the day, as it is incredibly humid at all times You will need a car, if you want to do most of the activities advertised. You should rent a bike and go to Manzanillo. The area, itself, is a bit gross. Everything is dirty and dated, there is visible garbage along the side of the road, cabs will harass you if you walk into town and overall it feels unsafe. It's hot and humid, but rarely sunny. The sun, when it is out, sets at 5pm, which makes the day quite short. The lodge is not great for solo travellers (as otherwise advertised,) due to its remote location and inaccessibility. If you are going to travel into town at night take a cab.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - El hotel es muy bonito y las habitaciones también, podrían mejorar la conexión a internet ya que es muy deficiente. Es un lugar donde se madruga mucho, y cual fue nuestra sorpresa que resulta imposible tomar café de 5:30 a 7:00 am. Retiran la máquina que hay colocada durante toda la noche y tienes que esperar a que abran la cafetería del desayuno
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely, clean, bright. Bungalows are super appointed with really neat and appreciated porches with white curtain shading for privacy. Kind staff. Breakfast only okay. Served a powder orange juice which was the only disappointment.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The place is amazing, the location and the staff is great, i had the best sleep in months or even years, the silence and nature is incredible. The place and the food is also very good. I have nothing to complaint about.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The food at the restaurant was very good. The pool area very nice. The accommodation is unique in the fact that they can accommodate 5 adults. Very good value for your money.
- Oscar (10/5): Descanso en el caribe - La estadia estuvo perfecta, un lugar para descansar sin escandalos. Una piscina muy agradable y buen parqueo. El WiFi solo habia en las zonas comunales.
- Esteban (2/5): - The rooms they give us was not the same in the pictures, at the end of a long walk near old cars, smalls, we change it for a $30 charge more a day, not hot water the first day, not pillows in the chairs on the porch, as the pictures, not internet or very limited. No breakfast included, old towels, a very bad experience st a exprensive price. Will not recommended to anyone. Management aloof
- Erick (4/5): - I booked this place because I was going to a triathlon event, my surprise was during checkin when I was not allowed to get my bike into the bungalow and was not offered a secure option to store it during the only night I was staying. Hotel policies and restrictions are not clear, it appears that they come up with their own policies once you are there, could not speak to the management and explain. No late checkin either. There are other more friendly places all over the place, I learned this while discussing this with other friends during my stay.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Las duchas pueden mejorarse. Y la calidad de los colchones. Buena ubicación y buen precio.
- Pablo (10/5): - Hotel, limpio y bonito. Camas suaves y cómodas, es una experiencia tipo caribe costarricense típica.
- Maria Fernanda (10/5): Magnifica experiencia y Excelente servicio - Fue magnifico, el hotel es precioso y dan muy buen servicio, la recepcionista nos ayudo a contactar directamente a un guía para hacer un tour por Gandoca-Manzanillo, eso nos ahorro mucho dinero y ademas nos prestaron unas botas de hule para hacer mas cómodamente el tour.
- Rodrigo (6/5): - It was fine, but not a great value. Our party was going to be 3 or 4, so I decided to book a Family Room which has 1 queen bed and 3 twin beds (sleeps 4). Surprisingly, the base occupancy is only 2 guests, so with the extra guest fees our rate for 2 nights went up $100. The extra fees are justified when breakfast is included but in this case it wasn't! We were also disappointed to see there was no refrigerator in the room, despite it being clearly stated in the room description and having seen it in the pictures. Also, I suggest providing umbrellas for guests. Most of the paths leading to the bungalows aren't covered so if it's raining you get soaked. When we were ready to check out we had to wait a while for the rain to subside so our luggage wouldn't get all wet. Finally, there's no wifi signal in the room. So we felt we we're paying a premium amount while receiving the bare minimum.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Lindo lugar - Muy bien. El servicio muy atento y el hotel muy bueno
- Kyle (10/5): Spacious and Clean Cabin - Spacious and clean cabin. Was nestled in lush greenery. Property area was filled with plants/wildlife and insects. Would recommend to anyone! Restaurant was decent.
- Claudio (8/5): Durmiendo en el bosque tropical lluvioso - Increíble entorno, el hotel está diseñado para sentirse como si uno estuviera durmiendo en la jungla. Me gustó mucho como lograron combinar la naturaleza con la comodidad del lugar. En pocos minutos pudimos ver dentro de las áreas del hotel un perezoso de tres dedos, lapa verde, un halcón, tucanes, variedad de tangaras y honeycreepers, etc.
- rafael (8/5): Lindas instalaciones - Muy bien el hotel la limpieza perfecta buena ubicación. El parqueo quizá un poco pequeño pero confortable
- Jessy (6/5): Nette Bungalows im Regenwald - Das Hotel ist etwas ausserhalb vom Zentrum gelegen, es empfiehlt sich daher eine Anreise per Auto. Parkplätze sind genügend vorhanden und werden ab 21.00 Uhr auch bewacht. Die Anlage ist schön und macht einen gepflegten Eindruck. Vor Ort kann man Fahrräder für 5 Dollar pro Tag mieten, es lohnt sich sehr einen Ausflug bis nach Playa Manzanillo zu machen und mit einem Zwischenhalt in Playa Uva (wunderschöner Strand). Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen können wir nicht bewerten, da in unserem Angebot kein Frühstück inbegriffen war und für den Preis, welches das Hotel anbot (8 Dollar pro Person), findet man anderswo ausserhalb für weniger Geld Frühstück. Leider war unser Zimmer nicht so wie beschrieben (Doppelbett mit Einzelbett, es war jedoch nur ein Doppelbett vorhanden) und die Matratze war schon sehr durchgelegen.
- Abel (10/5): Excellent hotel and location - Great hotel, excellent location and staff was amazing.
- ALBERTO (10/5): Recomendado! - Excelente atención del personal, tanto en recepción como en el restaurante. Recomendado.
- Vivi (10/5): Beautiful hotel close to the beach - Staying at namuwoki is amazing - namely because your room is clean and comfortable in the middle of the jungle.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great place for family enjoying beach and nature. - Great people at front desk! Very private hotel with very easy access to best beaches. Breakfast is ok, but there are many great places to eat around there. Great place to enjoy nature!
- Jen (10/5): Loved this hotel. - This hotel is simple but great! We fell asleep to frogs chirping and the rain falling. Room was very clean and has hardwood floors. Playa Chiquita is walking distance and we loved that. Restaurants are also nearby. We also took a five dollar cab ride to downtown and hung out there too! This hotel is serene, peaceful and quiet.
- Anne-Sophie (10/5): Magnifique séjour - Deux nuits dans ce magnifique hôtel avec jacuzzi privatif un pur plaisir. Nous avons pris des vélos (location pas cher) pour aller se balader c'était parfait. Le resto est également très bon un peu cher mais les plats sont délicieux.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Looks can be deceiving. - Booked this hotel purely based on photos we saw online. When we arrived we were disappointed to find it wasn't as charming as photographed. The location is great, and the staff very friendly and helpful, however the accommodation was lacking.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Mooie kamers in de jungle - Perfect hotel, in de bush bush. Vlakbij het strand, maar er niet op...
- Sabine (10/5): Tropenfeeling - Es gibt 2 Bungalowkategorien: Häuser mit einer älteren Ausstattung, völlig ausreichend und sauber und ordentlich und eine neu renovierte Kategorie, die sehr viel schicker ist. Garten,Restaurant,Sauberkeit, Nähe zum Meer , alles top.
- Steven (10/5): Great Hotel - Recommended for couples or groups of friends. Very quiet, great if you want to relax.
- Luis (10/5): El Hotel, de primera - Excelente lugar para ir a descansar. Las cabañas son muy acogedoras, comodas y frescas.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Mitten im Dschungel - Es war sehr, sehr gut. Alles war super. Von Brüllaffen geweckt werden ist für ein Stadtkind unbeschreiblich faszinierend. Hotel befindet sich im Dschungel. Zum Strand ist der Weg etwas schlecht und bei Dunkelheit überhaupt nicht zu begehen. Das Zimmer war sehr groß und sauber. Frühstück etwas eintönig aber das Omelette war super. Es gab aber eben nur Omelette als Hauptbestandteil des Frühstücks.
- importante tener en cuenta (6/5): no volveria la hotel - El hotel esta bien , pero no volvería, no tiene tv , no tiene aire acondicionado, la piscina la cierran a las 6 pm , no se puede hacer ruido despues de las 10 pm, no se puede poner música. Esto no se sabe hasta que uno llega , ya pagada la noche no hay nada que hacer, es para descansar pero para mi demasiado relax, ésto para personas solitarias o tal vez bohemias. El hotel es muy lindo pero no es mi idea de pasear. Lo recomiendo para alguien que quiere aislarse de la sociedad y el mundo exterior.
- KauiTraveller (6/5): Welcome to Cottage Country - We recently stayed at Namuwoki Lodge for a week and overall it was a good experience. The cabins are basic, but clean and very unique as we expected. The WI-FI worked well in the common area, but there is none in the cabins. On any given day there were half a dozen howler monkeys overhead. We saw a couple different frogs, spiders and a huge praying mantis. Get cash out of one of only 2 ATM's in Puerto Viejo when you can. They run out of money frequently and many places in the area ONLY take cash. The beds were uncomfortable. The included breakfast consisted of fresh pineapple, quava or mango and watermelon, tea or coffee, cereal, eggs, toast, crepes and usually sausage (hot dogs), ham or cheese. There are plenty of other spots within walking distance, a short bike ride or taxi ride away. There is a great little market right at the end of the driveway used to access Namuwoki and they do accept credit cards there. The majority of the restaurants in the area do not accept credit cards and open for breakfast, close for lunch and re-open around 6 p.m. for supper. Playa Chiquita beach was approximately a 10 minute walk. The sand was amazing and the Carribean Ocean had good rolling waves for body surfing and boogie boarding. We used a combination of the public transit bus (MEPE), taxis and walking to get around which worked fine. As a pedestrian or cyclist you DO NOT have the right of way! Bring a flashlight as some areas are very dark after sunset at approximately 5:30 p.m.
- KauiTraveller (8/5): Unique Setting - Namuwoki is a unique cottage type setting with private cabins. The jungle floor and howler monkey's overhead were amazing. The staff spoke limited English but fluent Spanish. The beds and pillows were uncomfortable and reminded me of sleeping on a futon. The bar fridge is big enough to hold 6 drinks and not much else. Breakfast was fresh pineapple, waremelon, guava or mango, eggs, sausage (hot dogs), ham or cheese with coffee, tea, orange juice and milk, cereals and crepes. We only ate supper (shrimp, seafood with the white sauce) there once and 3 of the 4 of us became very ill afterward. The staff will not volunteer assistance, but will help if asked. Bring cash as Puerto Viejo is quite expensive and only has 2 ATM's that frequently run out of money. Most restaurants only accept cash. Bring a flashlight! It is very dark after 5:30 p.m. We used taxis, walking and the public bus to get around which worked fine. It is approximately 4.5 hour drive from San Jose to Namuwoki. There is a store at the end of the alley used to access Namuwoki and they have most groceries you may need and they accept credit cards. Many beautiful beaches in the area, Playa Chiquita was our favourite and is approximately 10 minutes walk from Namuwoki.
- H. Graham (6/5): - The hotel was hard to find as the signs where not well lit. In addition, the hotel directions on the website don't provide much help in locating the hotel. Lastly, the fish that we where served was not scaled. However, the ambience is nice.
- Francisco Robert (10/5): Jewel in the jungle - This place is awesome! Maribel was great helping us with places to go for lunch, also with bikes and general tips. Rooms were super comfy and clean, all details taken into consideration. Definitely coming back to this place!
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