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      Rio Tico Safari Lodge

      236 Reviews
      #6 of 107 Specialty Lodging in Osa Peninsula
      Vergel de Punta Mala | Canton de Osa, Costa Rica
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      1 - 5 of 88 reviews

      Reviewed 11 August 2017 via mobile
      Amazing location, unique lodgings and a superb host

      I was amazed beforehand to see the consistent high score on Tripadvisor of this "tent"hotel but now I understand. It is like a little piece of paradise and the fact that you sleep in tents only adds to the experience. Cees, the owner, is amazing...More

      Thank Wim V
      Reviewed 26 July 2017
      Excellent service

      We stayed for 3 nights at Rio Tico and we are definitely coming back. My children got sick so we didn't see that much of this beautiful part of Costa Rica. Cees was amazing, he did everything he could to make our stay as comfortable...More

      Thank KatinkaDrupsteen
      Reviewed 19 February 2017
      A gem in the jungle

      Well the reviews speak for themselves. Once again, trip advisor hasn't disappointed. This was the first of 3 stops on our trip. We arrived after dark , about 2.5 miles from the main road. We were greeted by a very energetic and enthusiastic dutch man...More

      Thank 2freespirits
      Reviewed 27 December 2016
      Could have stayed longer

      The tents are extremely comfortable with a great little terrace. Lots of nice little touches to make you feel welcome. Sound of the waterfall in the background very soothing. Breakfast was very good, great crepes, good coffee. Our tent was in the upper section of...More

      Thank Michele M
      Reviewed 26 November 2016
      Comfortable Jungle Living

      This place was amazing. We stayed in one of the tent bungalows. When we arrived in the dark in the middle of a tropical downpour, the host welcomed us with delicious fruit smoothies. The tent was very spacious and comfortable with hardwood floors, a comfy...More

      Thank roonebri
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      • US$81 - US$85 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
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      • Number of rooms
      • 9
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      • Province of Puntarenas >
      • Osa Peninsula
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      Room Tips
      "We didnt stay in the "tent" bungalows but they looked like a nice way to stay in the jungle. The..."
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      "Tents higher up are easier to access"
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      "Ask for tent next to the river,they have the best view,"
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      "Rooms at the riverside offer a lovely outlook but if you are not used to the sound of water outside it might..."
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