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Bolita Hostel

town of Dos Brazos (Tigre) | right beside Corcovado Park, Puerto Jimenez 8204, Costa Rica
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Karlsruhe, Deutschland
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

When you arrive in Bolita, you immediately feel at home. There is a feeling of peace, there are never not more than a handfull of people there, its a place to chill out and come down. Its not so full as Sirena-Station, its a place of silence. What makes Bolita so special is that man is at one at nature.... More

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Prague
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

I was lucky that I and my friends come across this extraordinary place. We stayed there 2 days and we enjoyed every single moment here in the middle of nowhere. For me it was the best place I stayed in Costa Rica, the place where you can relax in hammock and watch toucans, scarlet macaws and monkeys to play around... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

If you love to be surrounded by nature, watch toucans from the backyard, and swim in a waterfall, but you also like to have nice bathroom and kitchen facilities, Bolita is the place to go! The owner is so friendly, that you feel like hanging out at your own jungle cottage. So relaxed. So peaceful and refreshing! Go for a... More

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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

This was one of my favorite experiences from my month long trip to Central America. The owner is such a nice and genuine guy, and very helpful with trail and hiking advice. The long, difficult hike with all my gear out to the tree house was amazing-we crossed a river, squeezed under a tree, dodged a snake, and one girl... More

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Brno, Jihomoravsky Kraj, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Thanks to the awesome staff we had the most of our experience in the Bolita hostel and the surrounding forest around. Seeing the animals just lazying around in a hammock with a light breeze and a 100% bio lemon grass tree (which grew just next to the place) is just priceless. As well all the trails are very well marked... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

It was a good luck that we found this place. Me and my boyfriend we spent here 3 amazing days. It was exactly what we wanted to find - quiet place with beautiful nature around. Owners made here some trails and especially the trail trough the river basin was amazing experience. You can see there many animals, waterfalls where you... More

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Guelph, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

My boyfriend and I are both biologists and Costa Rica came as a highly recommended spot to see nature. After backpacking across the majority of Costa Rica it was fairly disappointing to find that the only way to get into remote natural areas was eco-lodges which were out of our budget. The Osa is known to be one of the... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

I have stayed at Bolita five times now. It's run by friendly Canadians who know everyone in town and who are respectful of local culture and very environmentally conscious. They have created the most amazing getaway in the jungle, only a 40 minute walk from town through the rainforest to a clean, comfortable hostel with flush toilets, showers, and kitchen... More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

If you are a person who like to touch the nature, wildlife, or wanna to give yourself a real nature life moment. Don’t miss out this little spot – Bolita Lodge (right at the boarder of Corcovado national park). Which’s 61 hectares in the Osa Peninsula forest reserve, near the village of Dos Brazos, only 14km from Puerto Jimenez, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013 via mobile

I found Bolitas the perfect place to stay. I went to Puerto Jimenez to explore Corcovado but found the jungle bordering it to be more fascinating than I had ever imagined. The hostel is amazing too. I don't know how they did it, but Ron and Val have made a little slice of heaven within the most biologically intense jungle... More

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Additional Information about Bolita Hostel

Also Known As:
Bolita Hostel Costa Rica/Puerto Jimenez
Address: town of Dos Brazos (Tigre) | right beside Corcovado Park, Puerto Jimenez 8204, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Osa Peninsula > Puerto Jimenez
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 14 Specialty lodging in Puerto Jimenez
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
THE ONLY HOSTEL RIGHT BESIDE CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK:15 km of amazing trails, fascinating wildlife, and excellent bird watching. Bolita is a semi sustainable eco lodge on 61 hectares, 150 acres, in the forest reserve of the Osa Peninsula. Surrounded by rain forest, with spectacular views of the Golfo Dulce and Corcovado Park, with the ocean and beach in sight 14 km away. With special attention placed on reusing and reducing all waste products, no garbage has been taken off the land for the last seven years. We recycle and compost it all. Emersion in language and culture in the town of 191 people. Gold mining, horses, bird watching, and guided tours are available; all served by the local community at no profit to Bolita. Explore Rio Tigre and take a swim. There are many waterfalls including the well known Bonanza. Visit the neighboring village of Dos Brazos (Tigre) for gold mining, bird, and horse tours, or just relax in a hammock. Gas stoves, pots, pans and dishes provided with fresh spring fed drinking water. Bring food. No refrigeration or food on site. ... more   less 

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