Explore Costa Rica Together on a Fun Family Vacation

The Golfo Dulce is the "front door" to the lodge, only accessible by boat. This Sweet Gulf is one of only four tropical fjords in the world, and its calm, warm waters are perfect for snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing.

Our "back door" leads right into the rainforest. The series of private trails surrounding the lodge and those attached to Piedras Blancas National Park will provide your family with rich and fun adventures.

Our vacation approach is authentic, educational, and adventurous, fit for all ages. We provide you with the right mix of adventure and quality downtime with family. You may choose from plenty of options for self-guided activities and unstructured adventure, relaxing, or a guided adventure tour. And after all the fun, our fresh and delicious locally sourced tropical cuisine will amaze and replenish everyone, small and big kids.

• Kayak to nearby hidden coves
• Catch a fish with your kids
• Cannonball off the dock into warm waters

• Hike to rainforest waterfalls
• Discover the mangroves & view wildlife while kayaking a jungle river
• Look for monkeys, wild pigs, and majestic blue butterflies on the trails or perhaps even from the lodge terrace

• Forage the rain forest for jungle edibles and play "chef" for the evening meal
• Practice yoga together at sunrise & sunset.
• Take a tour of the nearby animal sanctuary & release program - Always the kids' favorite!!!

Your kids won't know that Playa Nicuesa's tours are educational because they will have too much fun. They'll learn how to open coconuts, find out how pineapples grow, and learn about local insects. They can even eat sweet-tasting termites!

We also offer many opportunities for spontaneous self-guided adventures, from jumping into the Gulf for a swim to taking a breathtaking kayak discovery ride to various hikes ranging from easy flat walks to steep climbs into the primary rainforest.

Playa Nicuesa's Two-Room Cabins can fit up to 5 guests and offer comfort and privacy. The Mango Guesthouse, with four separate rooms, is ideal for large groups wanting to rent the whole house. You may also rent the whole lodge and bring your whole family and friends together for a big nature bash!

Food is also an important and exciting part of the experience at Nicuesa (menu example). Almost all of the food at Playa Nicuesa is minutes fresh, from source to plate. We believe in reducing food miles, so we grow various organic fruits and vegetables on the preserve and catch or purchase fish and other food locally.

A trip to this magical location will be an authentic and transformational journey for both kids & adults. Your stay at Nicuesa will stretch the imagination and create family adventure memories of a lifetime.