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Buena Vista Lodge

2.0 of 5
Rincon de La Vieja, Costa Rica
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3.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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fosoll
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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21 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

The resort sits halfway up the side of the 6000 foot Rincon de la Vieja (The Old Woman's Corner) volcano. To the west are miles of pasture and a great view of the Pacific. In the other directions are forests and hot springs. The resort offers horseback riding, mud baths and hot springs pools, several zip lines in the forest,... More

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wtraveller2
Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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The site is beautiful but beyond that it isn't really worth the trip because there isn't that much to do and the fact that one must pay for each activity is a downer. Here is what there is to do... horseback or tractor to hot springs walk to hot springs (mostly along an unpleasant dirt road) walk to waterfalls (3.5... More

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Mayday1982
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2011

I have been visiting Costa Rica every year for the past 7 years and this was most cold, indifferent and unfriendly group of people I have ever met here. We were treated like cattle, rushed through every activity, without regard for our safety, experience or adequate time for a few snap shots. The canopy tour was genuinely terrible with rude... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

Views are breath taking, staff is friendly and there is a variety of activities. We did not llike the fact you had to sign up for lunch and dinner in advance. For a first time zip lining, our tour guides were excellent. They did not rush us and pointed out howler monkies and toucans. The waterfall hike was a workout... More

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Motpalmer
Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011

We stayed here as it was referred to us by a local. Great views but winds are horrible here and cause a lot of disturbance during your sleep as things fall from the trees and hit the tin roofs of your rooms More

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BrightMidnightTravel
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011

We did not stay overnight but rather spent the day. Some of us got the Mega Combo package while others got massages. There is some walking between activities but we didn't mind. The zip lining did not compare in the exciting thrill of another in the area (Guachipelin) but it is good for someone who wants a milder zip lining... More

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Nellchichi
Madison, Wisconsin
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6 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2011

The location of this lodge is breathtaking. It takes awhile to get here from Liberia and the roads are a bit tough, but totally worth the effort. The cabins are clean and comfortable. No air conditioning, but you don't need it with the cool breezes and evenings. This is a place for disconnecting from civilization, so if you are looking... More

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Martailer
Montreal, Canada
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2011

We did not sleep here. $80 per person for zip lines, waterslide, horse backriding, hot springs and monkey encounter is great! Site is not the cleanest, if going there by yourself without a group they seat you at other end of restaurant although the place is empty, bit of walking between activity sites, having been a horse back riding guide... More

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AtlantaDrHD
Atlanta
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2011
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Came to this facility for a Medical School Graduation Event! Left with Folliculitis!! I have been in contact with a few people we met on the trip, and they took the same irritations home with them! I am speaking on this as an expert, since this trip was to celebrate my graduation from medical school. So, to be brief...there are... More

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ElCocoBeach
Playas del Coco, Costa Rica
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3 reviews
10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011
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We were not really impressed with the tour at Buena Vista Resort. Although we did not stay at the resort, I am writing this review for the tour part of the park/resort/etc. Arrival was pretty easy since we drove ourselves but once we arrived, everything was a bit confusing and felt like a cattle herd. First, the canopy tour is... More

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