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Congo Bongo

Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Manzanillo 506, Costa Rica
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Congo Bongo
4.5 of 5 stars 126 Reviews
12 May 2012 -
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Howler monkey(14)
  • Costa rica(8)
  • Short walk(7)
  • Very helpful(7)
  • Open air(5)
  • Great time(4)
  • Grocery store(3)
  • Long House(3)
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Mexico City, Mexico
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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I stayed in the Root House in Congo Bongo for 5 days and I had an incredible time! Daan, Marisol and Masai, the owner family, are amazing people, they helped me with everything (even with the the things they shouldn't:) ) and I just felt like at home there. Congo Bongo is located in the jungle so around your beach... More

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Bozeman, Montana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

My husband and I spent a week (april 14-21), in the Dream House. The house looked exactly as it did in the photos on the internet. Daan and his staff right away helped us settle into our house. The open air kitchen, eating area and living room was amazing. You felt like you were right in the jungle. The kitchen... More

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Montreal, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

For the price of a Best Western in North America, you can have the most amazing jungle experience at Congo Bongo. The property hosts incredible wildlife, including the infamous howling monkeys, not to mention the 3km crescent shaped private beach. If a "non cookie cutter" vacation is what you are looking for, this is it! We never saw more than... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Our family of 3 stayed at the Palm House during Semana Santa (Holy Week). It was truly a wonderful experience for my teenage son, my husband and I. Daan and family have done a great job of the placement of the homes within the jungle, creating a private space for each of the houses. The beautiful jungle landscape and the... More

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Ottawa, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I stayed at Congo Bongo in Novermber 2011. We rented the Big House and could not have been happier with the accomodations. The house was beautifully constructed, private and the open concept was the perfect way to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The beach was beautiful and a short walk from the house. Although it was not... More

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Sunrise, FL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

My boyfriend and I took my daughter and her friend to Costa Rica for spring break 2012...we had a great time. We stayed in the Long House/Congo Bongo...it is located in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge...I would recommend this house and area to anyone who wants to get away and have a relaxing vacation...the house can sleep 8 people, so there... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

My three friends and I stayed at Congo Bongo in mid-February and had a wonderful experience. We stayed in the Palm House, which was just large enough for the four of us. The shower and toilet/sink are separate (which is GREAT for four women) from each other and are pretty basic. The lower room has a safe, a king bed... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We recently spent four nights at Congo Bongo in Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica. Here is what is great about Congo Bongo. The location. The houses for rent are very private and the beautiful walk to the beach is easily accessible. The beach is amazing. We were there in mid-February and we had the beach to ourselves. Okay, there might... More

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Telford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Excellent 4 hour walk through the rain forest. Found out lots of interesting things about the local flora and fauna in an interesting way. He loves his job and that enhances the time spent with him. More

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Telford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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We stayed at Congo Bongo in early Feb 2012 and really loved it there. However at this time it was very humid and since there is no air-con, (there is a Fan in the bedroom) some people might be a little put off by the dampness of all clothing. This is the only reason we have not rated it 5,... More

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Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Manzanillo 506, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* RM554

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