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Whale watching in Costa Rica at Nicuesa Lodge starts in July
A real-life encounter with whales and dolphins in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.
Close encounters with a whale shark in Costa Rica
When guests come to Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica, often they have a favorite animal they want to see in person. Maybe they have been dreaming about it their whole life. Or, they recently read up on the cool wildlife in Costa Rica.
Diego de Nicuesa: Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge's namesake
No one knows who named Playa Nicuesa. Maybe when Balboa was exploring up the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica he needed a name for the little beach and decided to immortalize Nicuesa as one of the first Spanish colonists.
Solar Energy updates at Nicuesa
The solar panels have been replaced, as well as the batteries that were in place since the lodge opened its doors in 2003, both of these had a limited lifespan. The new technology implemented is much more efficient.