A Sanctuary of Sustainable Luxury
Perched 1,060 feet above sea level on a 380-acre private reserve in Golfito, Cielo Lodge is a boutique eco-retreat where luxury meets conservation. Lauded by Conde Nast Traveler (Hot List 2024), Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, and Time’s 100 Greatest Places to Visit, this intimate escape redefines eco-tourism Cielo Lodge+8Cielo Lodge+8Condé Nast Traveler+8.
With just six canopy suites, each offering floor-to-ceiling glass, reclaimed hardwoods, outdoor rain showers, and expansive decks nestled within primary and secondary rainforest, guests experience high-end living in harmony with nature LUXlife Magazine+3Vacations Costa Rica+3Vacations Costa Rica+3.
All-Inclusive Comfort & Immersive Activities
Cielo Lodge’s all-inclusive package covers three organic meals daily, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and curated local excursions—all led by certified naturalists. Offerings include:
- Wildlife excursions: early-morning birdwatching, dolphin and whale tours in Golfo Dulce, and guided hikes to secluded waterfalls Cielo Lodge+1Costa Rica Trip+1Costa Rica Experts.
- Wellness experiences: infinity‑edge saltwater pool, sunrise yoga, forest bathing, and spa treatments Cielo Lodge+9Islands+9Vacations Costa Rica+9.
- Cultural immersion: visits to indigenous Ngöbe communities, culinary classes using lodge-grown and locally sourced ingredients .
Transportation, including a private 6-seater flight from Golfito Airport and 4×4 road transfer to the secluded hilltop, is included in the rate hotels+9Cielo Lodge+9Costa Rica Trip+9.
Conservation in Action
Reflecting Costa Rica’s commitment to conservation—over 60% forest coverage, protected marine zones, and a national aim for carbon neutrality by 2050—Cielo Lodge actively contributes to reforestation. Owner Keith Goldstein has partnered with the National Forestry Financing Fund to replant over 4,000 native trees on the property, rejuvenating degraded lands into vibrant biological habitat.
The lodge also embeds a connection to community program: guests engage with local farmers and indigenous leaders to learn medicinal plant uses, sustainable agriculture, and regional culture Cielo Lodge+7Islands+7Condé Nast Traveler+7.
Private Stays & Group Retreats
Ideal for families or small groups (12–24 people), Cielo Lodge can be booked in full under its “Rainforest Sanctuary Buyout Package.” This exclusive access bundling includes all six suites, staff, meals, and personalized programming—from wellness retreats to deep-sea fishing, and customized immersion in local culture Cielo Lodge+3Cielo Lodge+3travelworldnews.com+3.
Accolades & Distinctions
The lodge’s commitment to premium sustainability and immersive experience has earned it multiple awards:
- Conde Nast Traveler: Hot List 2024 Condé Nast Traveler+5Cielo Lodge+5Cielo Lodge+5
- Travel + Leisure: It List 2021 Islands+4Cielo Lodge+4Cielo Lodge+4
- Forbes’ Ten Cool New Hotels Vacations Costa Rica+1Vacations Costa Rica+1
- LUXlife Magazine: Best Eco‑Luxury Boutique Lodge 2022 Cielo Lodge+2LUXlife Magazine+2Cielo Lodge+2
Planning Your Visit
How to Get There
Fly privately from San José to Golfito Airport, followed by a scenic 4×4 transfer to the lodge—or self-drive from San José in a 4×4 vehicle hotels+10Vacations Costa Rica+10Vacations Costa Rica+10.
Stay Requirements
Minimum three-night stay; guests must be 10+ years old (exceptions apply). The Rainforest Buyout Package allows families with younger children Vacations Costa Rica+3Cielo Lodge+3Islands+3.
Rates & Reservations
Start at approximately US $430 per night per canopy suite, including meals, transfers, activities, and tax (plus 13% lodging tax) travelworldnews.com+2Vacations Costa Rica+2Vacations Costa Rica+2. Closed mid‑Oct to mid‑Nov annually. Deposit and cancellation policies apply Cielo Lodge.
Contact
📍 Cerro Adams, 1 km south of Codo de Diablo, Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
📞 +506 8787 0055 | ✉️ [email protected] Booking.com+8Wetu+8Cielo Lodge+8
Why Cielo Lodge Defines Future Travel
Cielo Lodge sets a benchmark for luxury tourism that uplifts rather than exploits. Its off-grid design, minimal footprint, local engagement, and regrowth initiatives are aligned with Costa Rica’s pioneering eco-vision—supporting its Decarbonization Plan and conservation agenda while providing travelers with authentic connection to nature and community.
In a world seeking responsible, immersive travel, Cielo Lodge offers more than a retreat—it’s a transformational experience—a vision of sustainable luxury where guests relax in elegance while actively contributing to ecological and cultural regeneration.
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