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Casa Rio Blanco Eco Friendly B&B

Bed and breakfast

1 km south of the Rio Blanco bridge

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
10 mentions

Great location- fantastic place to spot wildlife

The property is beautiful, the small waterfall in the backyard, the quiet river …

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

The room was beautiful and had a perfect view/balcony for bird watching or takin…

A room without windows in the jungle

Friendly staff
8 mentions

The host was brilliant and really took care of us, a delicious breakfast was inc…

Brigitte is an amazing host

Breakfast available
6 mentions

Friendly owner, great breakfast, great location

Lovely host, comfortable cabin and delicious breakfast of Omelette, freshest of …

Clean rooms
3 mentions

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…

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

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

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Allaina

couple

May 28, 2026

10

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.

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Christina

solo_traveller

May 25, 2026

10

Brigitte is an amazing host

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Kerianne

solo_traveller

April 23, 2026

10

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.

J

JACQUES

couple

February 12, 2026

9

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.

F

Francesco

couple

January 23, 2026

10

Great experience

S

Sharon

couple

January 10, 2026

10

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!!

A

anjes

couple

December 6, 2025

8

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

M

martin

couple

December 2, 2025

7

The cabin did not live up to the pictures and was expensive considering how run down and basic it wa

C

Christina

couple

October 20, 2025

10

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.

J

Jak

family_with_children

September 23, 2025

7

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

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Richard

family_with_children

September 7, 2025

7

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.

D

Dafne

family_with_children

August 23, 2025

10

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!

L

Leonor

family_with_children

August 17, 2025

9

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.

M

Michael

family_with_children

August 6, 2025

9

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!

T

Tuvik

family_with_children

July 28, 2025

10

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!

N

Nienke

couple

May 9, 2025

9

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!

K

Kim

couple

April 29, 2025

8

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.

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Linda

family_with_children

February 28, 2025

9

Wonderful

Beautiful garden, lovely people. They go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable.

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Aneta

couple

February 23, 2025

9

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.

P

Piotr

extended_group

February 15, 2025

10

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.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease contact property for arrival instructions before arrival. Please note while credit cards are needed for reservation, payment on-site must be made by cash only. For more information please contact the property.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:52 AM

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