Rancho Margot is an eco lodge in the heart of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforest. This off-grid retreat is spread over more than 400 acres, and surrounded by the Arenal Volcano National Park and the shores of Lake Arenal. Racho Margot operates as a self-sustaining organic farm, producing a bounty of fruits, vegetables, and herbs used in its farm-to-table restaurant. The lodge has 19 bungalows and 20 bunkhouse quarters, all built with natural materials and featuring handcrafted furniture made from wood harvested on the grounds. Bungalows are spacious and comfortable, with en-suite bathrooms, solar-powered lights and fans, and private terraces with hammocks and stunning views. The bunkhouse quarters are cosy and communal, with shared bathrooms, lockers and balconies. All rooms include daily breakfast, lunch and dinner made with produce from the organic gardens, as well as a guided ranch tour and twice daily yoga classes. Guests can participate in farm tours and workshops, gaining insights into organic farming practices and sustainable living, relax in one of the spring-fed pools, opt for a massage or a sauna at the spa, or join a meditation or wellness workshop. There’s also the sprawling ranch to explore on foot, bike or by horse as well as tours to Arenal volcano and the nearby waterfalls.
Rancho Margot
- Setting:
- Rural
- Type of Property:
- Lodge
- Cabin
- Good For:
- Nature
- Activities:
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Horseriding
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Birdwatching
Ranchos Margot is located in the province of Alajuela, in north-central Costa Rica. It is part of the Arenal Volcano National Park, one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. The park covers an area of over 120 square kilometers and features diverse ecosystems, such as rainforest, cloud forest, savanna and wetlands. The park is home to more than 2 000 species of plants and animals, including monkeys, sloths, toucans, hummingbirds, frogs and snakes. The park's main attraction is the Arenal Volcano, an active stratovolcano that erupts regularly and offers spectacular views of lava flows and ash clouds.
The park also offers many other attractions and activities for visitors, such as Lake Arenal, Costa Rica's largest lake that offers water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing and fishing; La Fortuna Waterfall, a 70-meter-high waterfall that plunges into a natural pool; Tabacón Hot Springs, a series of thermal pools fed by volcanic water; Sky Adventures Park, a canopy tour that features zip-lines, hanging bridges and aerial trams; Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a network of trails and bridges that cross the rainforest canopy; Arenal Natura Ecological Park, a wildlife sanctuary that showcases reptiles, amphibians and insects; Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa, a former research station that offers panoramic views of the volcano; Arenal Eco Zoo, a zoo that exhibits snakes from around the world; Butterfly Conservatory, a center that breeds and displays butterflies from different habitats; El Castillo Village, a charming village that hosts cultural events such as art festivals and concerts.
- Reduces all energy use
- Reduces all waste including food and water
- Reduces consumption
- Solar powered or renewable energy
- Solid recycling
- Water recycling
- Low impact transport
- Low impact activities
- Ecosystem preservation
- Wildlife protection or rescue
- Local or organic food
- Funds projects
- Education
- Reinvests back into the community and or environment
Links to the Sustainable Development Goals
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Ranchos Margot is located about 140 kilometers from San José, the capital of Costa Rica. You can either drive there or fly there. Driving there takes about three hours on paved roads that require a 4×4 vehicle. You can also book a shuttle service from San José or La Fortuna, which takes about four hours. Flying there takes about 30 minutes from San José to La Fortuna Airport, followed by a 40-minute drive to the lodge. The lodge can arrange transfers from the airport to their premises.
- Restaurant