We stayed at the Selva Bananito Lodge for two nights over the 2023/24 New Year period. If nature and the outdoors is your thing, coupled with a destination that is being as ecologically sound and sensitive to its surroundings as possible, then I can’t recommend a stay here highly enough. Various excursions and activities are on offer, we can highly recommend the forest walk and horse riding, Niels was an excellent guide too. I also opted for a half hour Gyro flight with Jurgen on our final morning. We flew out over the forest to the coast and back to the private airstrip with Jurgen pointing out the extent of their forest and many points of interest along the way, he really is passionate about this land and a good ambassador for what can be achieved. It really puts things into perspective when seen from the air as well. We could easily have spent longer at the Selva Bananito Lodge as there’s plenty of activities we didn’t get time to do. Even spend some more time bird watching from our cabin veranda. Finally I’d like to thank Iris for her help, who tirelessly assisted with everything around the lodge and also helped us plan our itinerary in Costa Rica generally. Many thanks to all at Selva Bananito Lodge for a memorable stay. Matt and Angela (UK)

“A unique experience in the heart of the Atlantic coast forest”

The ride along 6 miles of forest track is not for the faint hearted or anyone in a hurry. However, it is well worth while as it leads to the unique experience that is Selva Bananito. The staff were helpful, friendly and always available. The organised tours were excellent. The food was very good with a splendid dining room set in the heart of the forest. Our room (cabin) had two beds with nets, superb views and a good bathroom

Superb staff, night walk, zipline, location

If you want to feel nature and generate a real jungle experience, Selva Bananito Lodge is an impressive place to stay.. You learn how the protection of wilderness and wildlife works and it creates an unbelievable feeling that there are substantial positive and successful projects that embrace ecotourism and nature protection. The Bananito Lodge Team is super smart, very helpful in explaining the wilderness, great people. You are very close to nature.

“An experience that enriches your life”

Scenic bungalows with open spaces all around you to strengthen the “in-nature experience”. Passionate owner & staff with a strong ambition to protect our ecosystems. True jungle experience during guides walk(s). Staff is very flexible to accomodate (young) kids.

“Adventurous stay in the jungle”

Superb location in the middle of nowhere. Adventurous ride to the lodge. The lodge is surrounded by lush nature. Owner Jürgen is a very driven nature and wildlife protector and by visiting this place you contribute to this cause.

“worth a trip if you want to discover Costa Rica off the beaten tracks.”

we had so much fun. it was very adventurous and for everybody who is seeking something different a must visit. the ride to the lodge was very scenic and we crossed two rivers- so a lot of fun! We did horseback riding, flying over the rainforest and Caribbean coast, Canopy tour and bird watching. we had a very good time and learned a lot! we recommend to book full-board in advance. it is worth it since the food is very good!

“Amazing experience”

Truly a special place and an experience to remember. The way to the lodge was no problem with our car at all. Fernando our guide for the next two days was extremely friendly (and funny), the food which was served together with the other guests was very good and our 4 hour hiking tour through the primary forest also something we will remember for always. Perfect for our last two days in Costa Rica, ending our vacation in a quiet environment surrounded by nature. The owner Jürgen explained us a lot about the land and we can just congratulate the family on what they have accomplished and their mission to care for the area and its animals.

“Great experience, combining holiday and support of preservation efforts”

Commitment and strategy to preserve nature, the primary forest, the water resources Friendliness of staff

- beautiful remote lodge, far away from civilization in the middle of the jungle (therefore very basic accomodations) - really nice hike around the lodge with our guide Allan (highlight of our stay!) - honorable project for maintaining the rainforest

“We will be back”

All in all a very special lodge in a special location with friendly and motivated staff trying to explain and show the alternative way of leading a lodge in the rainforest. Very comfortable rooms (with partially open windows-you will be in the midth of the nature and wake up by the sound of the birds and animals in the morning), good food (with limited choice) and even warm water !

“Phantastic Ecolodge & Reserve in Beautiful Setting”

The concept of the lodge and reserve combining tourism, education, sustainability, nature conservation and regeneration on a finca that was once destinated to deforestation is very promissing. It is a great place to stay for a couple of days of more and experience the jungle and sustainable farming. Very comfortable cabins and delicous meals are provided and there are plenty of things to do and see. The whole team is very friendly and helpful. We will put this lodge on our schedule for a longer stay for our next visit to CR.

“Memorable experience in the jungle with very friendly people.”

The staff was exceptional. Jurgen is a real eco enthusiast and loved to tell us all about the objectives and achievements of the lodge. He introduced his family for a chat and they joined us for meals. When he heard that it was my birthday (75) he insisted on taking me on a flight in his auto gyro over the jungle and supplying a cake for the occasion. The bed and room were very comfortable and clean.