Finca Luna Nueva Lodge (From $45)

Set at the base of the Arenal Volcano, the small town of La Fortuna is stocked with every conceivable amenity that travelers require. Tours can be arranged, groceries can be bought, and massages can be had at a cheap price. However, truly it is the surrounding natural areas that bring people here. The volcano itself is always in sight (assuming that clouds aren’t hanging too low any particular day), and there are nearby trails, rivers, and lakes to play in. Water sports on Lake Arenal include canoeing, fishing, and kite surfing. Back on land visitors can dabble in a range of recreational opportunities, including white-water rafting, horseback riding, canopy tours, waterfall repelling, and more. Finally, this area is widely known for its abundance of geothermal hot springs. After a day spent exploring the surrounding area, a dip in one of these pools is undoubtedly the best way to relax. 

Finca Nuevo Luna Lodge rests on 200 acres of primary rainforest. Both an eco-lodge and an organic farm, Finca Nuevo has been farming organically and promoting sustainable agriculture since 1994. Today, it shows: guests can explore the property’s immaculate rainforest through well built trails, eat gourmet meals prepared from produce raised organically on the farm, and wander through the Sacred Seeds Sanctuary, where over 300 species of tropical medicinal plants are maintained. The property also borders the 50,000-acre Children’s Eternal Rainforest, a conservation area that sprawls over several habitat zones, protecting the burgeoning plant and animal species that call the rainforest home.

The lodge itself is constructed in a rustic yet luxurious fashion, built from fallen timber found on the farm’s property. Accommodations are spacious, wooden, and unpretentiously classy. The two houses have expansive decks that overlook the rainforest and surrounding hillsides, and all accommodations come equipped with private hot water bathrooms, comfortable beds, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.  Guests are invited to cool off in the lodge’s swimming pool or wind down in the heated Jacuzzi. If further relaxation is in order, a trip to the Luna Nueva Rainforest Spa comes highly recommended, where traditional massages and other holistic wellness services can be enjoyed. A complimentary breakfast is served every morning, with lunch and dinner offered at affordable prices. As the meals are created using food from the garden, the menu varies depending on what is being harvested.

Finca Nuevo Luna Lodge also offers tours of both the farm and surrounding areas with highly trained bilingual guides. Additionally, they offer classes in sustainable living, preservation of natural resources, gourmet cooking, and more.

Finca Nuevo Luna Lodge Facilities
Observation tower, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, spa, restaurant, trails, laundry service, transportation, tours

Amenities
Restaurant, observation tower, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, laundry service, trails, transportation, spa, private bathrooms, hot water, air conditioning, day bed, wraparound porch, hammocks, tours, wireless internet

Accommodations
In total, the lodge offers 13 rooms and 33 beds spread out over four lodging options: Casa Luna, Casa Sombra, the Family Bungalows, and Individual Bungalows.

Casa Luna – This house has four rooms, each of which comes equipped with a private hot water bathroom, one queen size bed and one single bed. The house has a wraparound deck with hammocks and stunning views of the surrounding hillside. Downstairs there is an open-air lounge and dining area.
Casa Sombra – All three rooms in Casa Sombra have air conditioning, a queen size bed, day bed, and a private hot water bathroom. The rooms’ walls are paneled with wood harvested from the farm’s fallen timber. The house’s downstairs has an open-air dining and lounge area equipped with tables, chairs and couches. There is a wraparound porch with hammocks and an excellent view of the rainforest.
Family Bungalows – These bungalows are located near the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. They are ideal for families or groups that are traveling on a budget. They have one queen size bed, four single beds, and a private hot water bathroom. Additionally, they are equipped with both indoor and outdoor sitting areas overlooking fruit trees and fields.
Individual Bungalows – These bungalows come equipped with a queen size bed, day bed, private hot water bathroom, and outdoor sitting area. They are located near the beginning of the Rainforest Mystery Trail.