Selva Bananito - Bananito Costa Rica

Selva Bananito is a secluded rainforest lodge located 40 minutes away from Puerto Limón in the middle of a 850 hectares private property with two thirds of the land dedicated to a primary rain forest reserve. The other third of the lodge's land (about 416 hectares or 1,000 acres) is devoted to low-impact, sustainable agriculture and cattle management. The private reserve which Selva Bananito supports, is only a 10-minute walk from the lodge and it offers a rain forest study program for high school and college students, a Spanish immersion program as well as nature and adventure tours. In order to minimize the impact of tourists on this pristine rain forest environment, the reserve allows only a small number of visitors at one time.

The lodge's cabins stand on stilts, in a traditional Caribbean style which reduces moisture inside the buildings and improves the view and ventilation. The hotel has a rancho with a nice dining area where meals are served, bar and a small library.
Guests at Selva Bananito will enjoy guided rain forest tours, outstanding bird watching or rappeling down a jungle waterfall. They will explore the canopy of gigantic trees, cool off in clean streams before taking a horseback ride through a sea of greens, sip a refreshing local drink while listening to the sounds of the night or visit nearby beaches.

Limón

Take the highway #32 through the Braulio Carrillo National Park and follow directions to Limón. Once in Limón, take the road to Cahuita to your right (South) through a road which parallels the coast. After 18 km along this road you will drive over a bridge that crosses the Río Vizcaya, afterwards you will see a blue-roofed house on your right and a sign to Cahuita, Sixaola, etc. Turn right shortly after this large sign and drive over a gravel road for about 4 km to the small town of Bananito Norte. Look for the railroad tracks and "SALON DELIA." Continue driving passing the tracks. After approximately 3 km you will cross your first creek. Continue driving and when you reach a "Y" in the road, take the right arm. About 3.5 km after the first creek you will reach a second creek. Drive through the water over the cement platform. About 2.7 after this second creek, you will reach a river. Look for car tracks and follow them across. About 3-5 minutes after this river crossing, you will reach a large, wooden gate. This gate marks the beginning of Selva Bananito´s property. After the gate, follow the yellow arrows to get to the lodge.