At sunset, in the Tortuguero Canals. Tortuguero Costa Rica Lodging - Mawamba Lodge Hotel. Explore Tortuguero, land of incredible biological diversity; where at night, from July to September, impressive Green Sea Turtles nest on the beach. A tropical sanctuary for more than 300 different species of birds and natural habitat for an amazing array of wildlife; such as monkeys, crocodiles and iguanas, among many others. Discover the lush vegetation that abounds in the midst of the Rainforest. Tortuguero, is a navigable network of lake and canals that cross the National Park from Southeast to Northwest and accessible only by land, boat or air. The are no roads to get here!. Daily departure tour packages from San Jos include land boat transportation, lodging for your selected number of nights, all meals, boat tours on the Canals and walks in the National Park, lead by a professional guide. During your stay, enjoy our pool surrounded by exotic gardens and relax in the ranchos with hammocks. Comfortable rooms with ceiling fans provide tranquil garden views. Stroll through the nature trails or take a leisurely walk on the pristine beach in front of the Lodge. Guest accommodations consist of 36 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, hot water, ceiling fans and chairs for a pleasant, relaxing evening. Hotel facilities include two docks on the canals, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, two family-style restaurants with local and international cuisine (one specially designed for groups and incentives), BBQ, bar, souvenir shop, relaxing ranchos with hammocks, natural trails, beach access in walking distance, sand volleyball court, and and conference room where daily lectures on Tortuguero's natural history are presented. These comfortable accommodations in the heart of a tropical rain forest make Tortuguero your vacation spot! Tours: Mawamba offers a variety of tours to the canals of the National Park, turtle nesting observation (seasonal July - September), hikes into the lush rain forest of the area, bird watching and night tours conducted and supervised by specially trained guides using the best equipment and implementing all necessary safety precautions. In Tortuguero, you are only minutes away from world-class tarpon and snook fishing. When they say world-class, they are talking about snook averaging 20 lbs and tarpon weighing in at an average of 75 lbs. The seasons for both run from January - May and from July - September. All tours and fishing trips can be arranged by the Lodge. The Tortuguero National Park is the most important green sea turtle nesting grounds in the Western Caribbean. Heavy annual rainfall make for an abundance of extremely rich flora and fauna in the park, which is made up of a unique system of natural and man-made canals used for transportation and exploration. Admire exceptional flora and fauna including orchids, birds, monkeys, crocodiles, toucans, among others, in their natural habitat. Marine turtles such as the Chelonia Midas (green turtle) emerge from the ocean to lay their eggs in the humid tropical forest from July through September.

If you are looking for Costa Rica's best vacation packages, you are at the right place... From the Rainforest to the Cloud Forest, Grupo Mawamba (Mawamba Group) offers five unique ways to discover the treasures of. We invite you to browse through our pages and enjoy the wonders of Costa Rica and take a close look at our properties and our unique. Costa Rica vacation packages. Grupo Mawamba The Tradition of Costa Rican Hospitality. Nestled in the lush rainforest, on a sand bar between the Tortuguero Canals, and the Caribbean Ocean. Yet undiscovered by many, enjoyed by everyone. A tranquil place to get close with nature and relax in the midst of the Cloud Forest. In the boundaries of Braulio Carrillo National Park, where tropical jungle and high mountain cloud forests overwhelm your every step. Land of mangroves, estuary, rivers, rich in flora and fauna and where the crocodiles are the main actors during this boat adventure. Feel the magic of the active Poas Volcano, visit the impressive La Paz Waterfall Gardens and get up close with nature during a boat trip on the Sarapiqui River, on this one day tour. An experience you will never forget. Our new expedition! This is the first paddling adventure on sea kayaks, straight into the heartland of the Tortuguero National Park. The decision is yours... you can either explore Tortuguero, land of incredible biological diversity; where at night, from July to September, impressive Green Sea Turtles nest on the beach. A tropical sanctuary for more than 300 different species of birds and natural habitat for an amazing array of wildlife; such as monkeys, crocodiles and iguanas, among many others. Discover the lush vegetation that abounds in the midst of the Rainforest. Or maybe you want to enjoy the wonders of San Gerardo de Dota at Trogon Lodge, located near Cerro de la Muerte, this country's highest peak. Admidst dazzling flowers, showing amazing shades of colors and where centennial oak trees show their impressive roots sits Trogon Lodge, at an altitude of 7000 ft above sea level, surrounded by the unspoiled ecology of the area. You also have the option to discover the famous rainforest Braulio Carrillo National Park at Rio Danta Restaurant Reserve. Surrounded by 24 acres of magnificent gardens, tropical trees and natural trails, the Restaurant overlooks the Danta River, formed from one of the most important lagoons in the Braulio Carrillo National Park, the Danta Lagoon. With a visit to Rio Danta, you will enjoy a wonderful meal, surrounded by the sounds and colors of the Rainforest. From here, one can continue with the exploration of this area, including very interesting places such as the Rainforest Aerial Tram, Costa Flores, Earth Station, canopy tours and butterfly gardens. It is also a great stop when on the way to Limon, Sarapiqui and South Caribbean. Important Starting on March 20th, 2008 all telephone and fax numbers in Costa Rica were added with an extra digit after the country code as follows: an extra - 2 - for fixed phone lines and an extra - 8- for mobile phones. Extra digit will be added at the beginning from the actual number. IE: Grupo Mawamba main offices: PHONE NUMBER UNTIL MARCH 19th-2008 ( Inclusive ) was: 293-8181 / STARTING MARCH 20th: 2293-8181. FAX NUMBER UNTIL MARCH 19th-2008 ( Inclusive ) was: 293-8181 / STARTING MARCH 20th: 2293-8181. THANKS!! Copyright © 1999 - 2005 Grupo Mawamba® C.R. All rights reserved

Proudly 100% Costa Rican, Grupo Mawamba (Mawamba Group) started operations 15 years ago, when Costa Rica was opening its doors to a very new and growing industry, tourism. Back then, few visitors were attracted by undiscovered jungles, exotic beaches and nature all around. Now days, Costa Rica receives more than a million tourists per year and through this time, has been able to preserve more than 26% of the country in protected National Parks and Reserves and observes continuous preservation efforts. Our main goal is to offer visitors a unique experience, where the enjoyment of these incredible nature resources blends with the taste of our local culture. With extensive experience in the hospitality business, Grupo Mawamba features four fine properties in Costa Rica, located within close distance to National Parks and/or Reserves. Mawamba Lodge in Tortuguero National Park, Trogn Lodge in the Cloud Forest of San Gerardo de Dota and our attractions, the Tropical Mangrove River Adventure, close to Carara Biological Reserve and Ro Danta Restaurant Private Reserve in the boundaries of Braulio Carrillo National Park. We also are operators of day trips for the different Cruise Line passengers, arriving to our ports in Puntarenas and Limn. In our constant search for new trips and activities, this year we introduced the first kayaking trip into Tortuguero National Park. A trip of unsurpassed beauty and tranquility, takes visitors into the heartland of the National Park, quietly navigating in specially designed kayaks leaded by a professional guide. A trip suited for those wanting to admire the rainforest in a different way. Recently, we also added a new property to the Group, KAWA-KAWA, located in the area of Sarapiqu in the lowlands of the Caribbean, this fantastic boat trip cruises the Sarapiqu River waters in search for monkeys, iguanas, toucans, among the display of wildlife in the area. The tour is also offered as the Volcano River Expedition a one day tour that visits Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and finishes with the tour lunch at Kawa-Kawa. Our mision, based on The Tradition of Costa Rican Hospitality presents a team of people who love their country and are eager to share it with all its visitors. Identified with the virtues of our beloved Costa Rica, we take a wide range of issues into consideration to meet the ever-changing demanding requirements of the International Tourist Industry and thus, continually upgrade the quality of our hotels, services and product lines.

The tour can start either from San Jos or from the area of Jaco or Los Sueos, from San Jos it is a 02 hour drive and from Jaco / Los Sueos area it is a 1 hour drive. Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in our very recent model buses, all equipped with air conditioning, for the drive on the Pan-American Highway to Guacalillo. Along the way you will enjoy the nice scenery of the countryside, pass by the picturesque towns including Orotina and San Mateo, before arriving to the site of Guacalillo. This is a transitional zone between the Tropical dry and Tropical Humid Forest, thus, rich in migratory and resident wildlife. Upon arrival to our facilities, you will be welcomed with a refreshing buffet of tropical fruits and sodas and have some free time to enjoy the gardens, refresh from the trip, before heading on to the tour. Afterwards, your guide will take you along a 200-meter trail on to of the Mangroves, exploring its rare beauty. In this forest, you will find four species of Mangrove trees (including black, red, with and tea) and will be introduced to the life forms that inhabit this forest. Then, board the comfortable boat for a tranquil, yet exciting, ride along the estuary and the river, home to 250 species of birds such as tanagers, trogons, orioles, ospreys, seabirds and shorebirds such cormorants, pelicans and roseate spoonbills, very common in the river mouth. The river is also famous for hosting the largest colony of crocodiles in the country, and you will have the opportunity of getting close to these millenary reptiles during your boat tour. Upon return, before heading back to San Jos, you will have some free time to enjoy the gardens, freshen up and savor the tropical fruits and drinks. Arrival to your hotel is in the early afternoon. Total trip time: 7 hours Departure from San Jos: 7:00 am Arrival to San Jos: 2:00 pm. · Light, comfortable cotton clothes (shorts, t-shirts) · Sneakers / Sandals · Hat / cap · Sun block and sunglasses · Video / photographic camera and film rolls.

 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Games room
 Jacuzzi tub
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Restaurant
 Shop on premises
 Swimming pool
 Phone at reception
 Cheques accepted