First off, the place is incredible. Total privacy, yet totally open, and i mean literally, there's not a wall above waist high! This is definitely not a place for everyone, i mean, there are tons of bugs, crazy animal sounds, and like i said the place is open and in the middle of the rain forest. But for the adventurous... more

We had a wonderful week in the Big House, we are a family of 4 and loved the peace and jungle environment and the lovely beach.The morning chorus of birds and howler monkeys and the endless procession of wildlife were amazing. Manzanillo is a quiet village away from the bustle of the more touristic places on the Caribbean. We would... more

If you love nature, you will love the Congo Bongo! This is truely paradise. The owner, Daan and his family are great hosts. They are happy to help with anything you may need during your stay including tours. We have been going to the Congo Bongo for 8 years and always enjoy our stay. We will be traveling again to... more

We have stayed at Congo-Bongo 3 times in as many years. As you may assume we really like it there. The pace is very laid back so if you want alot of excitement I don't recommend it. But if you are looking for peace and quiet and lots of time on a secluded beach go for it! The owners, Daan... more

The good, the beach is beautiful and you can get real up close with howler monkeys. I spent a half hour standing beneath a tribe of howler's as they ate in the tree above me. The bad. The first house we stayed in was infested with bats. The bats were living between the roof and the ceiling. All night long... more

Congo Bongo is on a beautiful jungle property, and you can walk to the beach. We stayed in the "big house". If you want to feel like you're sleeping in the jungle, this would be great for you. It's very private as well. The bungalow is basically open, but you can close the hatch doors if you want. Our biggest... more

We stayed at Congo-Bongo for 5 days. Congo-Bongo is a complex of 4 rental houses in the jungle outside of Manzanillo. What a wonderful, unique experience! We stayed in the "new house" - a 2 story open bungalow made out of beautiful hardwoods and complete with a thatched roof and an awesome stone patio. The house is equipped with all... more