Luna Lodge

The centerpiece of Luna Lodge is the massive, traditionally constructed rancho, housing the restaurant, bar, office, kitchen, and a small gift shop. The rancho was built using tropical hardwood trees naturally fallen on the property, white cane from the rivers, and palm fronds grown right on the peninsula. The dimensions of the structure reflect those of the surrounding rainforest, with a towering roof of thatched palm fronds soaring 25 feet over one of the largest ranchos on the Osa Peninsula. The wooden deck in the front of the rancho is ideal for morning yoga, nature observation, star gazing, or just absorbing the essence of the rainforest

The restaurant, “El Eclipse Total”, is open all day and features international cuisine and a Sunday Brunch. The dining area is open and spacious, affording comfort for dozens of guests. There's even space for an occasional rainforest dance! The gift shop, “La Puertecita”, offers T-shirts, hats, writing paper, and souvenirs, but also carries necessary items such as toothpaste, film, sunblock, bug spray, flashlights, batteries, and other sundries. All you will need for your rainforest adventures and creature comforts can be found right here at the lodge.

Our guest, you will dine on inventive cuisine and exotic native dishes, homemade breads, organic fruits and veggies, and scrumptious salads, accompanied with natural juices, sodas, or your favorite tropical libations. Everything at the lodge is prepared fresh and naturally each day, and will energize you to launch your rainforest experiences. With the rat race left behind and the jewels of the Earth at your doorstep, you will remember Luna Lodge as one of the most rewarding and invigorating vacations of your entire life.

Amid tropical rainforest sits seven comfortable, cool, spacious, thatched roof bungalows.
Each bungalow provides two double beds, a private deck, and a private bathroom with shower and bathtub. Select bungalows overlook vast tropical rainforest, and a honeymoon suite is also available with a king size bed.

The large windows and high thatched-palm roof provide for ample air circulation, while the walls of white cane add a decorative rustic touch. Each Bungalow also has its own private deck out front, also covered by the same palm roof for enjoyment in any weather. Since we are located up above the Carate River Valley, it is generally cooler and we almost always have a light breeze thus we barely have any insects. The environment is very pleasant.
The really attractive and unique part of the design is the lush private garden just off the shower, smoothing the transition to the wilderness outside, yet keeping it all protected with a handcrafted stone wall.

Whether coming by car, taxi, jeep, horseback, or by foot, when you arrive in Carate continue up the road, it will look like you are going in the river, and you are, but the river is usually dry or easy to pass. Luna Lodge will hopefully know when your estimated arrival time is, but if not, please just come on up because we are always open and waiting with a smile!