Corcovado Wilderness Lodge

Quick Facts on Corcovado Wilderness Lodge
- Type of Location
  Private Rainforest Reserve
- Habitat
  Lowland Rainforest, Coastal Forest, Gardens
- Commonly Seen Bird Species
  Marbled Wood-Quail, Turquoise Cotinga, Black-faced Antthrush, White-crested Coquette, White Hawk, Scarlet Macaw, Yellow-throated Toucan, Common Black Hawk, Chestnut-backed Antbird, Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager, Dot-winged Antwren, Rufous Mourner, Wedge-billed Woodcreeper, Slaty-tailed Trogon, Golden-hooded Tanager

What to Expect During Your Stay at the Corcovado Wilderness Lodge...

Rooms and Amenities

The lodge features spacious bungalows and rooms with private bathrooms, hot water, ceiling fans, and porches with hammocks. Many rooms have ocean or forest views. The on-site restaurant serves fresh, locally inspired cuisine, and special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.

Birding on the Property

Trails lead directly from the lodge into primary rainforest and along the coast, offering excellent opportunities to see a variety of lowland species. Fruit trees and flowering plants on the grounds attract hummingbirds, tanagers, and parrots. Local guides can arrange early-morning birding walks or full-day trips into Corcovado National Park.

Other Activities Available

Guests can enjoy guided hikes, waterfall visits, snorkeling excursions, sea kayaking, and wildlife photography. The lodge also offers night walks to look for nocturnal birds and mammals.

Corcovado Wilderness Lodge

Travel & Logistics

Conservation Initiatives
Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is committed to low-impact tourism, with solar energy use, sustainable building materials, and wildlife-friendly landscaping.
How to Get There
The lodge is accessible by boat from Drake Bay, adding to its remote and pristine feel. Transfers can be arranged from regional airports or nearby coastal towns.
Seasonal Notes
The dry season (Dec–Apr) offers the most reliable weather and better trail access. The green season (Aug–Nov) brings heavier rains but lush vegetation and active birdlife. May–July provides a balance of good birding and fewer visitors.
Best Times to Visit
December–April for the driest conditions. May–September for bird activity, less crowds, but moderate to heavy rains. October–November not recommended due to heavy rainfall.

A Few More Notes on Corcovado Wilderness Lodge

With a prime location on the edge of Corcovado National Park, offering deluxe accommodations, exciting activities and some of the very best Costa Rica bird watching, Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is a must for nature lovers and bird watchers. If you are looking for an authentic, remote and unforgettable vacation experience in Costa Rica, you will find it at Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. Set above a palm-fringed beach, in tropical gardens surrounded by 170 acres of pristine rainforest, this much-loved destination is the ultimate combination of comfort and adventure.

The jungle lodge was built in harmony with the landscape and the environment in order to enjoy the undisturbed natural beauty of Corcovado. The tranquil hilltop setting provides awe-inspiring views and both ocean and rainforest breezes. The bungalow accommodations are spaced throughout the garden for maximum peace and privacy. The ‘Organic Design’ of the rooms mixes the vibrant, earthy colors and textures of the jungle with contemporary sophistication. Stylish, open-air showers are designed to give you the unique and refreshing experience of being at one with nature.

Casa Corcovado is a leading example of responsible tourism. The lodge has been designed and constructed in a manner that minimizes the impact on the environment and prides itself on adhering to green and sustainable principles in every aspect of the day-to-day operations.

Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is the closest accommodation to Corcovado National Park, the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s extraordinary, world-renowned national park system. Located on the Osa Peninsula, on the south-western Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Corcovado is the last remaining large and sustainable lowland rainforest in Central America.