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09 February 2018
Out of the way place, very relaxing. Bring a book and leave it there.
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08 January 2018
Excellent grounds, the staff was very friendly and helpful as well. The tents were arranged well and were comfortable. The chef does great work and there is never much of a wait. I was expecting many bugs and ticks but really didn't see many of them.
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29 November 2017
Awesome place to get off the grid
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13 August 2017
Un hôtel dans un lieu idyllique sur la plage. La marche pour y accéder est vite récompensée. Le personnel est très à l'écoute, souriants. Nous sommes bel et bien dans le Costa Rica profond.
Le must: les vols des perroquets par escadrille !
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04 May 2017
excellent!
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04 May 2017
This is very nearly our favorite part of our whole visit to Costa Rica, next to our exploration of Corcovado Nat'l Park and the jungle itself. Such a romantic vibe. The people were so friendly and accommodating. The night river tour was excellent. There is a fresh water lagoon for swimming just down the beach. Loved the private yet open air shower in the tents. The horse cart was the final touch to make it perfect. Highly recommended!
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07 March 2017
This is an excellent place to add to your trip to Costa Rica! Take a day to explore Corcovado National Park with one of the local guides at La Leona while you are there. Milton and Jim were both wonderful guides and taught us so much during our stay. Expect to experience breathtaking sunrises every morning and beautiful sunsets every night. Great atmosphere, amazing staff! Cannot wait to return again!
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17 February 2017
Un sitio lleno de tranquilidad un ambiente muy agradable, el sonido del mar todo el dia las lapas desde la mañana y los monos por la tarde hacen este lugar un paraiso.
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16 January 2017
La Leona Eco Lodge is located between Playa Carate and one of the main entrances to Corcovado National Park. The name La Leona - meaning Lioness or female lion - is derived from the ancient assumption by locals that the Puma, which is widely found in the area, was a female lion. La Leona is owned by Walter and Salma a Costa Rican couple from Santa Teresa who started the place in 2000.
There are 19 cabins, one open dinning and bar area overlooking the sea and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cabins are organized in three levels - seafront cabins (1 to 10) shared cabins (14 to 18) and mountain range cabins (19 to 24). Seafront and mountain range cabins feature their own toilets and shower, while shared cabins (14 - 18) have access to a shared shower area and toilets. We stayed in cabin 19 and had to walk for about 8 minutes up the hill to arrive to our cabin.
Upon arriving to Carate we stopped at Leona Base Camp which is 3.9k to the lodge. We drove past the airport to the starting point of Rio Carate (which serves as the end of the road for motorized vehicles). From that points onwards we had to complete a 2.5K trek through a jungle trial - thirty minute walk at a normal pace - to get the La Leona. Las Leona trial is one of the three entrances to Corcovado National Park. La Leona Eco Lodge can provide bag transport services for those requiring assistance.
Upon arriving we were greeted by Joel, a friendly manager who showed the configuration of the place including the general safety and house guidelines. These guidelines include: no Wi-Fi access across the property, no power in the cabins / lodges (power plugs are available in main reception ares), no food to be stored in the cabins / lodges, electricity available only between 9AM - 1PM to 5.30PM - 9.00PM.
The guidelines might be considered strict at first, but it become the norm once we spent 24 hours in the surroundings and realize the remoteness of the place. For those needing Wi-Fi access the closest point is Lookout Point Hotel opposite to the public beach before the airport. If is a good 45 minute walk each way.
Once we climbed the path we arrived to cabin 19 which was nestled in the middle of the jungle and featured a small balcony overlooking the jungle. The cabin was made of a wooden frame as a thick zippable plastic laced mosquito netting that served as the doors and windows of the cabn. The flooring is covered in plastic and the ceiling as well. The room featured three wodeen single beds and a simple wooden unit for clothes. The beds featured a single sheet which was enough during summer given the humidity and heat in the air.
Upon opening the back zipper, a large area marked by a fence made of mosquito netting was revealed. The area featured a man made shower and basin made out of rocks; as well as a toilet and sink. The water from the shower is sourced from a local river and it is cold - a very welcome feature given the heat during most of the year. It is an amazing feature that brings home the fact that you are sleeping and showing amongst wildlife in the Costa Rican jungle.
The overall vibe of La Leona Eco is very relaxed and friendly. The hammocks by the sea and large bar overlooking the sea serve as gathering points and relaxation points. La Leona Eco Lodge offers walking guided tours into Corcovado National Park as well as a self-guided trial accessible only by guests providing a glimpse of the permanent forest in Corcovado. The guided walking tour covering the La Leona trial has a cost of 45 USD, extends for six kilometers each way and lasts close to four hours. I would highly recommend Milton, a very friendly, knowledge and bilingual tour guide that taught us not only about Corcovado but Costa Rica.
Areas for La Leona Eco Lodge to improve and for potential guests to be aware of.
1. Value for money for lunch and dinner. At $20 USD a meal per person the portion sizes are small. Lower the cost to $15 USD and if becomes value.response / report this review
