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Finca Exotica

3.0 of 5
on Carate beach next to Corcovado National Park, Carate, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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SEATTLE
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

Truly splendid--scenery, staff, accomodations! We were treated like visiting royalty by the energetic, fun, and thoughtful staff. Yet we also were treated like family. We had a great time, saw wonderful things--beach, animals, birds, plants and flowers. The staff was always willing to stop their work and answer questions. They were concerned about all aspects of our visit, making arrangements... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
March 17, 2013

Thank you very much for your review! We are really happy to read about how much you enjoyed everything- we hope to see you back next year for more yoga retreat fun! More

Fort Myers, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

I thoroughly enjoyed my two night stay at La Finca Exotica. Traveling with two other 50 “something” women, we used La Finca as our home before hiking into Corcovado for a two night stay at the Serena Ranger Station. We arrived by car service arranged through La Finca – all the email communication was prompt and courteous – the driver... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
March 17, 2013

We really appreciate you taking the time to explain about your stay at Finca Exotica and of your Corcovado hike with Erick so thoroughly. I think this is really useful information for future guests- thank you very much for taking the time to do so! We hope to see you and your friends back soon! More

Burlington, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Finca is perfect. Authentic, low impact, laid back yet totally accommodating, beautiful. The building and grounds blend effortlessly with the environment, you don't feel like an intruder in a stunning natural space. Plenty of hiking options and an amazing, empty beach. Surf can be strong at high tide, but the lodge very appropriately suggests swimming around the low tide. Tide... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
February 26, 2013

What lovely words, thank you very much for sharing your Finca Exotica experience with everyone- we appreciate it! We’ll get scheming too to think of a way for you to come back soon and let you know when we have come up with something! More

Oakville, Ontario, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

LOVED it - absolutely no complaints, the food, the company, the weather, the wildlife. I felt like I was in paradise. Just back and i miss every bit of it, dreaming about the beach, the hamocks, the food. I would definately recommend to anyone. Cant wait to come back, and maybe one day my kids will come to Finca to... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
February 26, 2013

Thank you very much for your great review! We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed yourself here in our little piece of jungle paradise. We look forward to seeing you again soon! More

Keswick, ON
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5 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

We arrived at Finca for 3 nights prior to our hike into Corcavado Park. Upon arrival we were shown to our tent with a platform porch. We were pleased with the tent, however surprisingly, 2 teeth were missing from the zipper and the zipper kept spitting. I thought this should have been inspected prior to our arrival. My husband repaired... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
February 1, 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review, we do appreciate feedback. We appreciate you commenting on the cleanliness of the showers and toilets, as well as the beauty of the deck area. We also appreciate you mentioning that we took your luggage back to Puerto Jimenez for you at no cost after the unfortunate accident... More

Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

we just returned from finca exotica where we stayed during winter break - we were 2 families, parents and 5 teenagers between us. this spot is literally paradise. staying in the jungle, living in lovely thatched roof cabins, listening to the monkeys and birds, eating the most delicious food, meeting interesting people, relaxing on the most exquisite, pristine beach, swimming... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
January 29, 2013

And we can’t wait to have you back! Thank you very much for writing a review of your time here at Finca Exotica, we really do appreciate it, especially so that future guests can see what others have to say about their time here. Thank you again and pura vida! More

Managua
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

When we ask our 2 girls (age 5 and 9) what they liked best about our Costa Rica vacation they both agree - it was our stay at Finca Exotica. And we had been to several other National Parks and beautiful Lodges before..... What is so special about it? The combination of the most beaufiful setting between Jungle and Beach,... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
January 29, 2013

We certainly did celebrate new years eve in style! Thank you so much for sharing time with us on your family vacations- you were real pleasures to have here. Carate is a great place for kids to enjoy, especially because of all of the animals- I am sure they will remember this holiday for a long time to come! Thank... More

Edmonton, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

Yes the roads are kind of crazy to traverse, yes it will take you longer then you ever thought possible to go the short 40 -50 kms from Puerto Jiminez but it's well worth it. And yes you will question where the road went and why there are rivers in the way...just forge ahead! My boyfriend and I stayed here... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
January 29, 2013

Hi there! Thank you very much for writing a review of your time here at Finca Exotica- we love being so far out, that’s why we only get the guests that really want to come  Erick is a really great guide, it’s wonderful that you got to spend various days with him- we couldn’t ask for a better guide... More

Santa Cruz, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2012

If I had to think about something I didnt like at Finca Exotica, i'd still be thinking. Everything was just great, from the trip from Puerto Jimenez airport to the lodge, to the hikes in the jungles, the animals all over, the scenery, and of course, the staff. It is not a hotel over there, it is a family atmosphere.... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
January 29, 2013

Thank you very much for your kind words! We work hard to render our guests a great jungle experience and we are very happy that you enjoyed your time so much here! We loved having you stay at Finca Exotica and hope to see you again in the (not-so-far) future! More

University Place, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

Imagine you are in the jungle staying peacefully with nature. To get there you spent 2 hours and crossed 5 rivers on the collectativa. There are no big hotels, few places at all, and hardly any people…. and kilometers of black sand beaches. The food was organic and excellent most of it grown on site and the staff made you... More

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Finca_Exotica, Owner at Finca Exotica, responded to this review
December 11, 2012

Thanks for the 10 plus! We are really privileged here at Finca Exotica that we can grow a lot of our own food which is why we make the most of it. You had some great animal sightings whilst here, we hope that these memories that you share will stay with you forever! We look forward to seeing you gain... More

 
 
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Additional Information about Finca Exotica

Address: on Carate beach next to Corcovado National Park, Carate, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Osa Peninsula > Carate
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 5 Specialty lodging in Carate
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Finca Exotica is an ecolodge retreat, organic farm, and main part of the Saimiri biological refuge situated in the Osa Peninsula on Carate Beach, dedicated to conservation and sustainable healthy living. We are the closest lodge to Corcovado National Park accessible by car. ... more   less 
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