Chilamate Rain Forest Eco Retreat

Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat is an environmentally conscious and family run bed and breakfast in Sarapiqui of the Northern Lowlands region. The retreat, embedded in Chilamate rainforest, is committed to conservation and providing comfortable lodging for guests, who can explore the private jungle.

The eco retreat was built in accordance with the Rainforest Alliance Best Practices Guide to create a sustainable facility that contributes to the expansion of protected Chilamate land. The family owned reserve includes over 50 acres of privately owned rainforest where guests can view monkeys, sloths, anteaters, birds, frogs, and butterflies. Chilamate Retreat has received recognition for best practices and sustainable tourism.

Visitors will enjoy the beautiful natural setting. The property has its own gardens, a river flowing through, and almost 6 kilometers of jungle trails. Guests can visit the solar power operation station and learn all about solar power.

The site includes a gift shop and an eatery. The gift shop sells organic and biodegradable products and local artwork. The restaurant provides free breakfast for guests and uses local organic fruits and vegetables in the meals. Lunches and candle lit dinners are available for reservation. A river rock wine bar serves juices, cocktails, beers, and wines.

Experience a host of activities and tours around the retreat. Visit neighboring nature reserves, the Sarapiqui Conservation Center, rivers, gardens, or museums, or enjoy a wide variety of tours including, white water rafting, local farm tours, chocolate tours, canoeing or kayaking, horseback riding, black pepper tours, heart of palm tours, and the Collin Street Bakery Organic Pineapple Tour.