Hotel
La Paloma
Drake
Bay - Corcovado - Costa Rica
La
Paloma Lodge
The perfect blend
of adventure and serenity La Paloma
Lodge nests atop a high bluff
overlooking the Pacific Ocean
and nearby Caño Island,
in Costa Rica's isolated Drake
Bay.
The resort is
spread over 12 richly landscaped
acres and surrounded by dense
tropical rainforest. We have planted
hundreds of plants and trees that
are not only lovely to see but
also attract a variety of birds
and wildlife.
Scarlet Macaws
soar overhead, nesting nearby.
Toucans can be heard calling each
other from the depths of the rainforest.
Hummingbirds feed on the brilliant
heliconia. White faced monkeys
lunch on ripe mangoes, and lizards
bask in the sun. The sounds of
the jungle surround you.
We would like to thank Rick Rottman
and Rob Fadtke for generously
contributing many
of the photos on this website.
Muchas Gracias
"Perched above Drake Bay,
with open views of the`Pacific
and the lush Osa Peninsula, La
Paloma is a place that seems to
get better with each passing hour."
As featured in the NEW YORK TIMES
Travel section Sunday
July 14th 2002.
"Set on
a steep hill overlooking the Pacific
with Cano Island in the distance,
the individual bungalows at La
Paloma offer expansive ocean views
that combined with the attentive
and amiable service makes this
my choice in Drake Bay."
Chosen one of the seven best eco-lodges
in Costa Rica by FROMMER’S
COSTA RICA
“ Spending
a night listening to the rain
beating down on the thatch is
very romantic and these ranchos
are my favorite rooms in Drake.”
“They are justly proud of
their 36 foot catamaran boat that
makes a fast trip to Isla del
Caño and is currently the
most spacious and comfortable
dive boat at Drake.”
LONELY PLANET
“La Paloma
is a spectacular eco-lodge experience....there
is a gorgeous pool also overlooking
the ocean and surrounded by jungle
gardens.” “...one
of those once in-a-life time places
you’ll always want to return
to. I left feeling more like a
friend than a guest.” COSTA
RICA GUIDE
”Perched high on a hill,
the private, two story ranchos
are surrounded by greenery and
birds, with views of Drake Bay
and Cano Island beyond.”
Recommended byTHE NEW KEY TO COSTA
RICA
“Excellent
food(including fresh fish and
shrimp) is served family style.
Homemade bread is served at every
meal, and night time brings rich
desserts. A swimming pool and
sun deck perched on the hillside
have a dynamite ocean view. Staff
is attentive and friendly.”
ADVENTURES IN NATURE COSTA RICA
”Sweeping
views and a sense of jungle make
these deluxe bungalows the best
in the area.”
FODOR'S COSTA RICA
"Although
there are several nice places
to stay at Drake Bay, especially
recommended is La Paloma Lodge,
a friendly well run operation."
INSIGHT POCKET GUIDE
"...the
airy two-story bungalows are best,
being surrounded by forest and
boasting spectacular views, particularly
at sunset."....Excellent
service, with friendly and helpful
staff."
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