Rancho BuricavsTortuga Lodge & Gardens
Rancho Burica and Tortuga Lodge & Gardens are both rated highly by writers. On balance, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens scores significantly better than Rancho Burica. Tortuga Lodge & Gardens comes in at #13 in Costa Rica with endorsements from 4 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Rancho Burica
Apartado 131, Punta Banco, Golfito 8201, Costa Rica
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Travel + Leisure
"At the very end of civilization on the remote Burica peninsula, 27 Dutch people own and operate this charming oceanfront lodge." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This legendary Dutch-run outpost is literally the end of the road in Punta Banco, and it's where surfers gather to socialize in the evenings." Full review
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
Across from the airstrip, 1 mile north of the Town of Tortuguero, Tortuguero 6941, Costa Rica
From $238/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
9.0
"This sophisticated and intimate river lodge is the ultimate glamp, bringing guests close to nature without ever subjecting them to its discomforts." Full review
Fodor's
"Lush lawns, orchids, and tropical trees surround this thatched riverside lodge owned by Costa Rica Expeditions and renowned for its nature packages and top-notch, personalized service." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Just north of Tortuguero and right on the canal, this upscale lodge stands on nearly 50 acres of tropical forest and gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The property sits on the Caribbean coastline in its own private nature reserve, making it a nature and adventure lover's dream destination...includes an a la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner"
Frommer's
"It has amenities like ceiling fans, solar powered hot water, and landscaped gardens—plus a snazzy stone-lined pool, a waterfront dining room with some of the better local cuisine" Full review