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GOLFO DULCE, COSTA RICA — Playa Cativo Lodge in Costa Rica announces a “Discover the Costa Rica Rainforest” Package. Since November 7, 2014, Delta Air Lines has been offering nonstop seasonal service connecting Costa Rica with Los Angeles and the airline’s hubs in Minneapolis/St. Paul and New York-JFK. This is a perfect opportunity to become immersed in nature while staying at the luxurious Playa Cativo Lodge in Southern Costa Rica.

With seven stunning beachfront guestrooms and a private casita nestled on the beach, Playa Cativo Lodge offers gourmet farm-to-table dining, fresh-water pool, adventure center, working farm and concierge services. Playa Cativo activities include rainforest tours and hikes, swimming, fishing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, sea kayaking, birdwatching, whale and dolphin watching plus self-guided and private tours of the property.

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Have you ever taken a rainforest tour in Costa Rica? With the beauty and convenience of the surrounding National Park, Playa Cativo guests don’t have to go far to see wildlife at its best. Networks of trails in nearly every direction from our rainforest eco lodge await your discovery. Parts of Playa Cativo are rugged and steep due to its characteristic topography, so trails here are rated differently. Some hikes are relaxed and perfect for touring while others are invigorating and challenging.

The flora of Piedras Blancas National Park is among the richest on the planet, with several thousand different species of plants and hundreds of trees — some very rare and in danger of extinction. It is very similar to the Corcovado National Park but less travelled. Piedras Blancas has even more tree species than Corcovado.

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If you’re planning to visit a luxury Costa Rican hotel with first-class gourmet dining (and, of course, a glorious beachfront setting plus exciting outdoor activities), look no further! Playa Cativo awaits you! Just like its beautiful sister property, Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg, Virginia, Playa Cativo Lodge in Costa Rica offers the ultimate in upscale fine dining at its farm-to-table restaurant, El Gavilán.

With breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, El Gavilán guests enjoy truly romantic dining with seasonal organic produce harvested daily at the Playa Cativo Farm. The restaurant features locally caught seafood, organic poultry and grass-fed Costa Rican beef. Our à la carte menu presents a variety of options — from traditional to modern Costa Rican cuisine, including selected fusion and international recipes.

Visit Playa Cativo soon, and indulge in a spectacular dining experience!

The Playa Cativo team is truly passionate about preserving the environment. Our rainforest eco lodge offers extraordinary experiences for guests with luxury accommodations and an amazing rainforest and beachfront setting in the beautiful waters of Golfo Dulce. We embrace the vision to preserve and share the beauty of the gulf and rainforest for the enjoyment of all. Playa Cativo is proud of its diverse and 100% sustainable operation and serves as a model for other communities.

Playa Cativo aims to be 100% sustainable. We believe that the protection of the Costa Rica rainforest and ocean is the responsibility of the community as a whole. Our commitment and actions support the local community and we work together with local authorities.

Initially, our produce was grown hundreds of kilometers away and needed to be transported by diesel-powered trucks to Golfito. It then needed to be kept in a cold room until brought by boat to Playa Cativo. This situation inspired our farm program to grow on-site fresh organic produce. We were also inspired by our sister property, Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg, Virginia. Goodstone has a vibrant farm-to-table program for their award-winning French restaurant.

We have successfully added many organic products, including tomatoes, carrots, yucca, relish, peppers, beet, cilantro, celery, mustard, basil, green beans, beans, cucumbers, plantain as well as many herbs. We also grow fruits such as pineapples, coconuts, papayas, bananas, passion fruits, limes, oranges, mangos, star fruit and a large variety of exotic fruit.

Guests are invited to learn and share the ideas and practices that we have implemented at Playa Cativo Eco Lodge.