Playa Cativo Lodge

Accessible only by boat, Playa Cativo Lodge is an upscale, beachfront eco-lodge on the Golfo Dulce. Surrounded by tropical lowland rainforest, it offers birdwatchers direct access to one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions.

Quick Facts on Playa Cativo Lodge
- Type of Location
  Eco-lodge
- Habitat
  Lowland Rainforest, Coastal Mangroves
- Commonly Seen Bird Species
  Scarlet Macaw, Golden-naped Woodpecker, Yellow-throated Toucan, Charming Hummingbird, Riverside Wren, Cocoa Woodcreeper, Streaked Flycatcher, Green Honeycreeper

What to Expect During Your Stay at the Playa Cativo Lodge...

Rooms and Amenities

Playa Cativo features spacious deluxe, luxury, and premium rooms with ocean views, private bathrooms with hot water, ceiling fans, safes, and organic bath products. Some rooms with private plunge pools. Rates include all meals prepared with ingredients from the lodge’s farm and local producers, with special diets accommodated on request.

Birding on the Property

Trails through rainforest and along the coast begin right at the lodge. Guests can bird from their room balconies, in the gardens, or on guided walks to nearby habitats.

Other Activities Available

Kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, guided rainforest hikes, farm tours, and visits to nearby wildlife refuges.

Playa Cativo Lodge

Travel & Logistics

Conservation Initiatives
Operates on solar energy, supports habitat restoration, and maintains an organic farm that supplies much of the lodge’s food.
How to Get There
Reached via a scenic boat transfer across the Golfo Dulce from the town of Golfito or Puerto Jiménez.
Seasonal Notes
The Osa Peninsula has a dry season from December to April and a green season from May to November. Migratory species are most common from November to April, and resident species are active year-round.
Best Times to Visit
December–April for drier conditions. May–September for lush rainforest, fewer visitors, and active birdlife. October and November to be avoided due to consistent heavy rainfall.

A Few More Notes on Playa Cativo Lodge