"We stayed for 3 nights in a garden lodge. The lodge was clean spacious and private. The 3 meals a day were excellent and they catered for my coeliacs disease (gluten free) without any fuss, so I enjoyed the dining experience. I was nervous about rafting in, but the guides made it an enjoyably wet experience. The swimming pool was a great size for swimming with river views, I enjoyed the guided walks and all the staff were excellent, including the spa. I had not heard of Boena lodges before and I would definatley seek out there other locations if returning to Costa Rica, as there Monteverde lodge we stayed in was also excellent. After almost a month in Costa Rica this was one of the best experiences."

"This is an unforgettable experience for all the right reasons. We stayed in the Linda vista suite with its plunge pool, day bed, outdoor shower & bath and river view. There’s no glass to the windows so we were serenaded blissfully to sleep by the mesmerising cicadae and rush of the river. Arrival and departure is by white water rafting under expert tuition; a truly unique experience. This was a great place for adventure but at a gentle pace with no sign of adrenaline junkies. Zip lines, canyoning, guided bird watching, lagoon swimming and indigenous people education are all available under the expert guidance of the staff who deliver all with a smile and pura vida to genuinely ensure our trip was unforgettable. The all inclusive dining is excellent with a mix of traditional dishes, simple but well constructed meat and fish dishes and ‘comfort’ food. We cannot speak highly enough of the beauty of Pacuare Lodge, made perfect by the eagerness of the guides, concierge and restaurant staff to ensure we had every opportunity to maximise our enjoyment and unwind from the turbulence of our world. We cannot thank Roberto and Flavia enough for this glimpse of paradise."

"We were picked up very early to then spend 30 minutes outside a hotel in central San Jose. It got better. If rafting in, you will get soaked. I had read about luggage limits. I don’t know if it is a recent change, they transferred all of our luggage in and out by road. It was in our room on arrival. The food was very well presented and tasty. It was a bit hit or miss on quantities of carbs or veg. Some options had lots, others none and no side dishes on offer. Choose wisely! The local beer is brewed on site and definitely worth the price. The activities we tried were all excellent as long as you are happy walking uphill. Zip lining, canyoning, the night tour and the sustainability tour all well organised and made fun by the guides. Rafting out was great fun followed by interesting chat with the driver on the long drive back to San Jose."

"We spent 4 nights at the lodge in December 2025. This was a return trip for us - my husband and I had visited 2 years ago and fell in love with the place, so this year we came back with family! Our group included 2 couples in their late 30s, and 3 other people in their 60s-70s. Everyone had a blast! This is an outstanding operation in a very remote area. Worth every penny. The ride to the river from San Jose included a stop at a restaurant for a traditional breakfast. Guide Pepe gave us a lot of info about the areas we were driving through and about Costa Rica in general. The raft in with Guides Alex and Pepe was really fun! The guides are very experienced. Got to stop to swim at a waterfall and take family pictures. We were greeted on arrival with a welcome drink and fresh warm towel - much appreciated after the raft in. We stayed in a River View Suite and enjoyed the open air room, falling asleep to the sounds of the rushing Pacuare River just outside. The suite was spacious with a large, comfortable bed, a huge bathroom that included "indoor" (screened in) and outdoor showers, two balconies, and lots of areas to lounge. Wifi was strong on the property so we could stay connected. Housekeeping was thorough and the rooms were clean. The rest of the family stayed in the Garden View rooms, which were also nice but farther back from the river and closer together, so felt a little less private. The highlights of this place are the activities and food! The menu is incredible and every meal was excellent, fresh, and creative. The food is all included, alcohol is extra but reasonable. The menu was pretty consistent but this allowed us to try all the dishes, which we appreciated. Service in the restaurant is friendly and attentive. Diana and Ida took especially good care of us at the restaurant. The setting of the restaurant next to the river is so serene and we saw birds and heard Howler monkeys every morning! One morning, they surprised us after an AM bird watch with a private breakfast riverside - such a nice touch. The adventure activities included are really great - highly recommend doing as many as possible! The whole family did the ziplining, and most of us did canyoning. A few did some of the hikes, including to the Cavecar village which was challenging but very interesting. The guides are professional, fun, and safety oriented. We had a blast with Dave, Gio, the Eriks, Anjelica, and Jefery. The nature hikes like the AM bird hike and the night hike are must see activities as well. Our family has some nature biologists in it, and everyone was impressed with the variety of flora and fauna seen and with the knowledge of the guides. Our family also appreciated the opportunity to learn about jaguar conservation in the area. The grounds are stunning - beautifully planted with hummingbirds and other critters constantly flitting about, a huge lovely infinity pool facing the river, and lots of places to relax with a book and a drink. One of our family members had an excellent foot massage at the spa. Everyone you meet is friendly and helpful, from the groundskeeping and housekeeping staff to reception (shout out to Victoria for helping us arrange activities for 6 people!). We remembered much of the staff and guides from our previous visit 2 years ago - this retention rate tells us they treat their employees well. The raft out with guides Alex, Danny, Pepe, Javi, Luis, and Juan Carlos was a wonderful adventure and we saw lots of varied terrain and hit some big rapids. The shore lunch made by the guides was delicious as well. To cap it all off, we had Boena arrive a private van to La Fortuna, which was reasonably priced and very comfortable. This was much appreciated and saved us a lot of time traveling back to San Jose. We literally have nothing bad to say about this place, these people, and the experience. We will recommend Pacuare Lodge as a must visit for anyone coming to Costa Rica!! We hope to visit again someday soon."