This was one of the highlights of a three week excursion to Costa Rica. I found it to be a shining example of what ecotourism can be. I came here as part of a group tour, and we stayed for three days in a larger, dorm style room. These rooms were well designed and fit our needs perfectly. Although I... more

My wife and I stayed for a week at La Cusinga in mid September and regrettably had to return home with so many places left to see and things left undone. We'll get to them next trip and we do plan to get back as soon as we can! Rarely have we felt as valued as we did during our... more

As a fairly frequent visitor to Costa Rica - my oldest daughter has been a Peace Corps volunteer near Uvita for over two years - I've had the opportunity to experience most of the area's riches, from off-the-beaten-path beaches to whale watching, ziplining through jungle treetops to breathtaking hikes, and staying in a tiny villa with a perfect view of... more

The rooms, the staff, the food, the site and the ambience all top notch. It truly is a paradise. A couple of inside tips though: 1. If you put your tip on the credit card, it will never make it to the employees as the owner pockets it (I find this very distasteful and dishonest) 2. They don't have trail... more

VIsited La Cusinga with a group of environmental studies students as part of our course learning about eco-tourism and sustainable business in the fragile tropical coastlines and forests. This place is a model of sustainability, from the local wood used in all furniture, to the energy production from hydro and solar sources and conservation work to preserve the ocean and... more

Before going I cynically thought La Cusinga must have written the TripAdvisor reviews themselves - I couldn't have been more wrong! This family run lodge is so welcoming, the food cooked by David, Chef of the Jungle delicious (local, fresh produce cooked with imagination), fantastic views, wonderful sunsets and insects and animals galore (but fortunately not bitten). The sea was... more

Truely one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life. I found myself not wanting ever to go indoors as there was just too much to see outdoors. Of my two weeks in Costa Rica this was definately the place where I saw and experienced the most. Tucans, humpback whales, posion dart frogs, howler monkeys, seaturtles,... more

Stayed just a few days, and was sad to leave, as so much to do just on the territory of the lodge: hiking, beach, yoga, trails, and much more.... Great design and views from anywhere. Fantastic food (Chief David is the best!) more

This place is unreal. Breathtaking view of an oceanside sunrise every morning. Wildlife filled trails which can provide whole days of nature observing - everything from howler monkeys to sea turtles. Minutes away from humpback whale viewing as well. No need for any music as nature provides the beautiful ambiance. Designed so that every where you sit or stand you... more