Casa Rio Blanco Eco Friendly B&B
1 km south of the Rio Blanco bridge
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location- fantastic place to spot wildlife”
“The property is beautiful, the small waterfall in the backyard, the quiet river …”
“The room was beautiful and had a perfect view/balcony for bird watching or takin…”
“A room without windows in the jungle”
“The host was brilliant and really took care of us, a delicious breakfast was inc…”
“Brigitte is an amazing host”
“Friendly owner, great breakfast, great location”
“Lovely host, comfortable cabin and delicious breakfast of Omelette, freshest of …”
“Rustic, comfortable, clean, wonderful location by a river, surrounded by nature”
“The cabins are rustic but clean, beds super comfy and there are no glasses on th…”
“The WiFi was excellent despite being in a patchy area for signal”
Overview
Casa Rio Blanco Eco Friendly B&B is located near Guápiles on the banks of the Rio Blanco overlooking the rain forest, is one of the first Ecolodge in Costa Rica. This simple B&B offers private eco-cabins. Featuring a private entrance and a fan, cabins of the B&B provide guests a covered balcony where they can enjoy river and tropical garden views. Bright colors and wood paneling are featured throughout the rooms. The ensuite bathrooms also come with free toiletries. Free Wifi available at the lounge and dining room. Free breakfast is provided to guests of this B&B. Dinners are also available, including vegetarian and gluten-free options that can be arranged on request. Casa Rio Blanco Eco Friendly's tour desk can arrange rafting excursions and day trips to Tortuguero National Park. Guests can enjoy a 20% discount on zip-lining and aerial tram rides. It's just 10 minutes' drive via Highway 32 to Braulio Carillo National Park, which is ideal for hiking. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 80km away, while the Caribbean Sea is within 70 km and the Arenal Volcano is 80 km away.
Traveller reviews
Allaina
couple
May 28, 2026
“We had a great time here HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND WILL BE BACK!”
Great location- fantastic place to spot wildlife! The room was beautiful and had a perfect view/balcony for bird watching or taking in the jungle scenes. Waterfall/creek on site too! The host was brilliant and really took care of us, a delicious breakfast was included too! Beautiful site and great facilities. The WiFi was excellent despite being in a patchy area for signal.
Christina
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Brigitte is an amazing host
Kerianne
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
The property is beautiful, the small waterfall in the backyard, the quiet river a 5 minute walk up the road, the tranquility.... this place is a gem. I have been here before and we will be back again. The new owner is wonderful and extremely accommodating.
JACQUES
couple
February 12, 2026
“Perfect location for a short stay.”
Rustic, comfortable, clean, wonderful location by a river, surrounded by nature. Lisa looks after the property well and is excellent company.
Francesco
couple
January 23, 2026
Great experience
Sharon
couple
January 10, 2026
“Lovely place to stay”
Friendly owner, great breakfast, great location! We had a night of heavy rain/storm but it was still great. Lovely place to wander the grounds and just chill!. Was great to spot wildlife and although the rain put many birds off the owner still took time to point out what I would have otherwise missed! Got some great images!!
anjes
couple
December 6, 2025
“Special !”
A room without windows in the jungle. We loved it all the jungle noises like sleeping in a tent but with confortable bed. ,The garden with red eyed frogs toekans and other nice birds
martin
couple
December 2, 2025
“The cabin did not live up to the pictures and was expensive considering how run down and basic it wa”
Christina
couple
October 20, 2025
This is a lovely property out in the countryside. The area is not touristy but has lots to see. The lady owner showed us red eye tree frogs and there is a lovely little waterfall to see.
Jak
family_with_children
September 23, 2025
“Lisa her daughter were amazingly friendly and helpful. Our daughter enjoyed playing with “Little Bit”, one of their cat”
it’s in the middle of nature in a beautiful garden next to a river
Richard
family_with_children
September 7, 2025
“Great stop over location”
Couple of nice wooden huts in a safe sheltered location. Perfect for us as a stop over on the way to tortuguero to break our journey up. Had a sloth in the trees & plenty of interesting spots around the ponds.
Dafne
family_with_children
August 23, 2025
“A night in the forest”
If you like the idea of sleeping in the forest, this is for you! The cabins are rustic but clean, beds super comfy and there are no glasses on the windows, just nets - so you can let the river and nature sounds lull you to sleep. You may need a blanket! The host is very nice, we loved her dog too! Amazing little tropical garden to explore, especially at night!
Leonor
family_with_children
August 17, 2025
“Very special and unique!”
It's a mini paradise enclosure with a few bungalows, a communal living/eating area, with a creek at the bottom that rocks you to sleep. We were a group of 6 across the ages of 11,14, 35 and 48-year olds and had the place to ourselves and felt like an extended part of the family. It's conveniently located between San Jose and La Pavona to break the journey to Tortuguero and only a 5min detour from the main road. It was lovely to meet and chat to Lisa, the Canadian owner.
Michael
family_with_children
August 6, 2025
“Superb stop off”
Brilliant B & B. Perfect place for a night or two. We used it as a stop off between San Jose Airport and Tortuguero. Lovely host, comfortable cabin and delicious breakfast of Omelette, freshest of fruit and good coffee. Goober the dog was very friendly too!
Tuvik
family_with_children
July 28, 2025
“Beautiful rustic B&B”
This was an absolutely lovely place for our first night in Costa Rica! Charming little place by the river, with a small but beautiful garden. We were delighted to see the red eyed tree frogs in the garden, and their eggs hanging from a leaf above the pond. The garden and the whole grounds are full of beautiful flowers and plants and the place has a feel of a piece of paradise. Our hostess was super nice. Breakfast was excellent albeit somewhat on the smallish size. The view in the morning, when we discovered that our cabins are right on the cliff overlooking the river - was stunning! The cabins are rustic, but the sheets were clean and there was warm-to-hot water (depending on the strength of the flow). All in all highly recommended!
Nienke
couple
May 9, 2025
“Love this place!”
One of our best stays while traveling CR for 5 weeks (even came back at the end). Stayed here for 3 nights. Super friendly staff who shared their story about the adventure of moving to CR and finding out life. Inspiration for our own dreams in the future. Cabins are simple but everything you need. Real feeling of being in CR. There are no windows between you and outside, only the insect screen. Wow that gives such a great feeling of being connected with nature! The view is incredible and the location gives the opportunity to swim in a natural pool (ofcourse when weather is allowing you). Beautiful garden, great path to the lodge. Different bird species and other wildlife!
Kim
couple
April 29, 2025
You'll find your cabin in a beautiful garden naar the Rivera. Everything you need is provided for. It's quite near the highway but far enough to not be bothered by it. Instead you'll sleep with the easing noises of the jungle. Have a lovely breakfast and take a walk down the property befor you hit the road again.
Linda
family_with_children
February 28, 2025
“Wonderful”
Beautiful garden, lovely people. They go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable.
Aneta
couple
February 23, 2025
Friendly and nice owners, very helpful. Location of the cabin with a porch to sit at "in the jungle' so you can see the river below and animals when lucky, two chairs and a table. Large bedroom with big bathroom. No windows, just anti-mosquito nets with curtains. Delicious breakfast - eggs with toasts and fruit salad, tea/coffee.
Piotr
extended_group
February 15, 2025
Best location ever. Jungle,river, waterfall. Heal for your soul. Sound of birds, water. Katharsis
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Snorkelling, Water park
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Kid meals, Breakfast options, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Family rooms, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Security alarm, CCTV in common areas
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Double Room
Offering views of the garden and river from the room and the balcony. A fan is provided in the room, along with a seating area. Free toiletries are included in the ensuite bathroom. This room has a private entrance.
Triple Room
The spacious triple room features a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Quadruple Room
Offering balcony views of the river and garden, this room is accessed through a private entrance. A fan and a seating area is included. Free toiletries are provided in the ensuite bathroom.
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